2324 — Early education and childcare services managers

What this occupation covers

Early education and childcare services managers plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the administration, support systems and activities that facilitate the effective running of nurseries and early education centres.

Typical duties

directs and co-ordinates the day-to-day activities of nurseries and early years education centres

helps create a friendly, secure atmosphere to encourage the development of social and language skills and other learning

determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term requirements and ensures facility meets health, safety, Ofsted and other standards

writes reports on children’s development and maintains awareness of health and safety issues

communicates with parents and colleagues on children’s development and well-being

Entry routes and qualifications

Entrants will usually have a degree or level 3 qualification in childcare and significant relevant experience. Early years teacher status may be required. An additional management qualification may also be required by some employers. Entry is possible with a variety of academic qualifications, professional qualifications and/or relevant experience. A DBS check is mandatory.

Sponsorship information

Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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