West Thames College is one of the most exciting and successful colleges of further and higher education in London and our vibrant campuses in Isleworth and Feltham have some of the best facilities in the country. We have a reputation for giving excellent support to our diverse student population. Staff are well supported within a culture of continuous professional development and are encouraged to take on new and more senior roles within the college. Facilities across our campuses in Isleworth and Feltham are state-of-the art with good public transport links and free staff parking. We are a values-based and highly inclusive college, serving a vibrant and diverse area, and making a positive contribution to wider social and economic agendas. We offer courses from pre-entry through to Higher Education, Apprenticeship and Traineeship programmes to meet the skills needs of our students aged 14 upwards. At West Thames College we are committed to safeguarding our students. The safety of students continues to be a primary focus. We practice safe staff recruitment and check the suitability of staff and volunteers that work with young students or vulnerable adults. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The purpose of the post is: to provide professional and effective leadership and management to the College nursery, through strategic development and implementation of high-quality early years education and care. Promote effective links with external partners to maximise children numbers in the nursery and ensure that the nursery makes a strong contribution towards the College meetings its aims. Full details of the post can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Please study the items in this person specification carefully and when completing your application form try to describe your knowledge, skills and experience in terms of those particular items: 1. Possess relevant degree level qualification , or significant experience in a Nursery setting. 2. Management and Leadership experience in nursery settings or other childcare provision working with children between the age range 3mths – 5yrs. 3. Demonstrate excellent knowledge and understanding of current Early Years framework (and proposed changes) and have experience of planning and facilitating a wide range of learning experiences for children aged between 3 months to 5 years. 4. Possess a sound knowledge of legislation, regulations including Ofsted regulatory guidance and inspection framework. 5. Excellent knowledge of child development and pedagogical approaches suited to early years’ education. 6. A sound knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies and practises within an early year’s setting. 7. Knowledge and experience of supporting children with special education needs and disabilities. 8. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of Early Years Legislation and show the ability to develop and update written policies, procedures and risk assessments 9. Understand multi-agency working and be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of agencies. 10. High level of organisational and planning skills with the ability to work in a demanding and pressured environment, independently to tight deadlines, recognising the importance of professional boundaries, and the need for confidentiality. 11. Be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills including: (a) Relating positively to parents; (b) College staff; (c) Students; and (d) outside agencies at all levels. 12. Experience of effectively managing budget and a sound knowledge of different funding within PVI settings. 13. Possess appropriate IT skills relevant to the post, for example, excel, words 14. Have an awareness and understanding of equal opportunities and inclusive practice, demonstrating a positive approach to these practices with children, parents and colleagues and other stakeholders. 15. Be willing to undertake training and development as required within the role.