Manager - Early Years

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 Crèche Manager in the Wembley Store.

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

We are currently recruiting for:

Role – Creche Manager

Hours – 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Sunday

Salary – £16.70 an hour.

Why Work for My Ohana as a Crèche Manager?

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

We do this through:

• Access your pay when you need it most. On-demand access to your earned wages .
• VIVUP Benefits package - the  gateway to your health, well-being, and happiness.
• £300 - "Refer a Friend" BONUS
• 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

Your role as Crèche Manager will include:

• 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 Crèche 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

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.