Early Years Manager

Are you a Manager of a Nursery or Creche looking for a great company to work for? Or are you a Deputy Manager looking for your next promotion?

My Ohana are the operators of the IKEA Creches across the UK & Ireland, and we are looking for a new full-time Crche Manager in the Wembley Store.

Our ideal Crche Manager will have a minimum of L3 Childcare qualification and have previous experience of working in a senior position within a Nursery or Crche.

We are currently recruiting for:

Role? Creche Manager

Hours? 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday

Salary? £15.63 an hour

Your role as Crche Manager will include:

• Access your pay when you need it most. On-demand access to your earned wages.
• VIVUP Benefits package - thegateway to your health, well-being, and happiness.
• Building a diverse, customer focused team of child carers in a heavily customer focussed position.
• Creating a strong relationship with the IKEA Team, leadership team and local community.
• Engaging children in entertaining and educational play through a variety of activities.
• Ensuring the safety and security of all children attending the setting.
• Leading the team in planning and delivering a programme of activities, as well as developing the setting.
• Undertaking daily admin duties, paramount to running the setting and serving as part of the opening team for My Ohana.
• Communicating with fellow colleagues, clients and parents in a professional manner.
• Championing our values alongside those of IKEA

What Do You Need as a Crche Manager?

• Ability to develop a vision for the site alongside creative programming
• Strong customer service, hospitality, or wellness experience
• Track record of building and developing teams
• Experience working with children aged 3 to 10 years
• Hold a minimum of Level 3 childcare qualification
• Strong verbal, written, and social communication skills with diverse audiences (e.g. children, parents, and clients)
• Ability to utilise Microsoft Office 365 and complete basic administrative tasks

Why Work for My Ohana as a Crche Manager?

We are one of the largest providers of childcare in the UK and a leading partner for some of the countrys top health clubs, retailers, schools, and private clubs. We invest heavily in our colleagues through a variety of tailored programs.

We do this through:

• A values-driven culture
• Reward & Recognition Programme
• Professional development and training
• Support for formal education or qualifications
• Support and advice from our Central Support Team
• Opportunities to progress internally
• Competitive pay

All applicants will need to show they have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Successful candidates are subject to successfully completing a DBS and reference check.

The creches are open from 10am to 6pm 7days a week, all year round with the exception of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Easter Sunday. Hours can vary on Sundays.