Executive Head of Childcare Services

Executive Head of Childcare Services

Interim Contract – 3 Months Initially
36 Hours per Week
£41.54 Umbrella / £31.70 PAYE (exclusive)

Haringey Council is seeking an experienced and dynamic Executive Head of Childcare Services to lead high-quality early years provision across maintained nurseries within the borough.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving standards, ensuring compliance, and delivering outstanding outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage childcare provision across multiple nursery settings
  
  
• Ensure high-quality delivery of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
  
  
• Oversee Ofsted readiness, safeguarding, and child protection
  
  
• Drive service improvement, planning, and performance management
  
  
• Lead, develop, and support multidisciplinary staff teams
  
  
• Manage budgets and ensure effective resource allocation
  
  
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies and stakeholders
  
  

About You:

• Strong leadership experience within Early Years / childcare services
  
  
• In-depth knowledge of EYFS, Ofsted, and safeguarding frameworks
  
  
• Experience within a local authority or public sector setting
  
  
• Proven ability to manage teams, budgets, and service delivery
  
  

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact within a forward-thinking London borough.

Apply now or get in touch for more information.