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Executive Head of Childcare Services

Seven Sisters

Posted 21/05/2026

Belmont Recruitment

£250 Per Day

Job Description

Good Morning,

I am currently representing Haringey Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for an Executive Head of Childcare Services this role will be: N15 6NU

The right candidate will:

  • To be responsible for the general day to day management of childcare provision within three local authority-maintained nurseries
  • To lead in developing the ethos, policies and practice of the centre with regard to ensuring high quality early education, childcare provision and also integrated community provision
  • To be jointly responsible with the Executive Head of Children Centre Services for the day to day management of the budgets for the Centre's budgets; to prepare, monitor and review revenue and capital budgets and all external funding streams, ensuring the budget is managed in accordance with Haringey Standards of Financial Management and is reported as required.
  • To be responsible for supervision, performance management and monitoring of childcare staff including annual and mid/end of year performance appraisals in line with Haringey policies and procedures
  • To be responsible for Ofsted inspection of the childcare and early education
  • To be responsible for supervision, performance management and monitoring of childcare staff including annual and mid/end of year performance appraisals in line with Haringey policies and procedures
  • To ensure the quality and standard of early years education and care is established and constantly monitored
  • To be jointly responsible for the Children's Centre premises and environment and agreements around the use of the premises by other agencies and groups

We require the following:

  • Recognised Education/Childcare (Early Years) qualification
  • Management experience/understanding of integrated childcare and education service within the Public Sector
  • Financial planning and budgets to include effective application and compliance with financial procedures
  • Experience and understanding of Ofsted inspections

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,

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