About the Role:
London Borough of Haringey are looking for a Children’s Principal Advisor to join their team.
Contracted Hours – 36 hours per week (Full-Time)
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on service improvements and ensure alignment with Ofsted and EYFS standards.
- Provide consistent leadership across settings, ensuring safe, high-quality provision.
- Address operational issues promptly, including staffing, incidents, or complaints.
- Oversee Ofsted readiness and support post-inspection actions.
- Ensure robust safeguarding practices and statutory compliance across all nurseries.
- Act as the strategic lead for serious safeguarding concerns or escalations.
- Support and guide nursery managers, especially during periods of absence or instability.
- Oversee staff development and ensure effective supervision and performance monitoring.
- Manage budgets effectively to ensure financial stability and appropriate use of resources.
- Monitor funding streams and staffing levels to balance quality and cost-efficiency.
- Maintain clear communication with parents, carers, and internal teams.
- Represent the nurseries in council meetings and external partnerships
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker
- Registered with Social Work England
- Experience in managing a number of nurseries
- Eligible to work in the UK
Interested?
For more information on this role or to apply, get in touch with our vendor department who will arrange for a specialist consultant to get in contact with you:
0203 906 8670