Head of Education

We are seeking an inspirational, experienced, qualified Early Years teacher to join our Community Programmes team. You will be a leader who believes that the child is at the centre of his or her own learning and will be committed to developing the very best provision and practice for all children.

You will:
• lead on the development and implementation of teaching and learning within our 64-place nursery for children aged 3 months–5 years
• train and mentor our Early Years staff in order to develop provision and practice of the highest quality for children aged 0–11 years
• work collaboratively to develop overall learning provision within our wider community programmes
• establish effective procedures for monitoring learning and development
• keep up-to-date with best practice and Ofsted requirements
• be committed to working in partnership with parents and families to involve them actively in their child’s educational progress
• develop the range and potential of the Centre’s educational resources
• establish and maintain links with our local primary and secondary schools
• represent CSCB to external bodies as required.

Coin Street Community Builders (CSCB) is a not-for-profit social enterprise and development trust responsible for developing and managing a significant part of London’s South Bank. The 13-acre estate includes designer-maker studios, exhibition spaces, cafes, bars and restaurants, parks, the riverside walkway, award winning housing and a regular programme of events and festivals. The new Coin Street neighbourhood centre brings together our family & children and learning & enterprise support facilities, providing new offices for our staff, a neighbourhood cafe, restaurant, and extensive conference and meeting facilities. Our programmes for families & children include childcare, Early Years education, out-of-school activities, parent support courses, workshops and free family drop-ins.