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Miss Elizabeth McLeanelizabethjoymclean@gmail.com

Profile

I am a positive and enthusiastic individual with organised, self-disciplined skills.I have the proven ability to motivate, coach and train large staff teams to work to their full potential.With the experience and capability in having total financial autonomy, this has enabled me to sustain financial targets.My customer service skills are impeccable and I have a sound knowledge of all areas of health, hygiene and fire safety.Working with the EYFS since its launch, I have an embedded understanding and a sound awareness of the statuary framework, the learning and development requirements, and the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

Experience

North Hertfordshire College, Stevenage August 2015-July 2016 (1-year contract)Nursery Manager and Registered Person / Consultancy WorkSole responsibility for the start-up and opening of a new nursery within NHC. Resource and equipment arrangements, staff recruitment and training, nursery marketing, building the foundations for sustainability and liaising with Ofsted and all external agencies. Alongside this role, offering help and advice to local settings on a consultancy level.

Asquith Nurseries, Twickenham March 2015-August 2015 (Relocation)Nursery ManagerOverall Responsibility of a 120 place Day Nursery and afterschool club for children aged 6 weeks to 11 years old. Creating a safe, caring and stimulating environment, working closely with parents and carers giving them a high standard of quality care and customer service. Recruiting, mentoring, coaching and training a team of 39 staff.

Happy Days Nurseries, Summercourt, Newquay March 2013 – March 2015 (Relocation)Nursery Manager / Ops AssistanceResponsible for the daily running and administration of the nursery whilst adhering to company policies and procedures and ensuring compliance with the Childcare Act 2006, all Health and Safety legislation, Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, and requirements as laid down by the Government - DCSF and regulated by OFSTED. This role also involved me temporarily overseeing seven other nurseries and sole managing two 100 place nurseries.Childbase Partnerships, South Central Region / North London Jan 2006 – Jan 2013Area ManagerThrough trouble shooting, audits, observation and customer feedback I ensured continual progression towards outstanding provision and practice in five nurseries. Overseeing the management of approx.150 staff and over 500 children. Overall responsibility of financial sustainability and management supervision.

Leapfrog Nurseries, East Anglia / Midlands Region November 2002 – January 2006Nursery Support OfficerOverall support for nurseries within my region. Offering guidance, coaching and training for

Education and Training

Q&A 5TH June 2015 Certificate in Education and Training QCF Level 4

SCB Safeguarding Children Board 18th June 2014Group 3 Multi-Agency Child Protection Training

Right ResponsePaediatric First Aid 13th June 2014

Intermediate Food Hygiene 11th January 2011

Crystal Techniques March 2002Leadership and Management Level 4National Vocational Qualification Milton Keynes College November 1998Childcare and Education Level 3National Vocational Qualification

Milton Keynes College April 1997Mathematics Grade CGCSE

Milton Keynes College April 1993Caring PassCity and Guilds

Milton Keynes College April 1992English CGCSE

Interests

I enjoy walking, playing rugby, keeping fit, camping and spending time in my 1969 VW campervan

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