Daycare Operator
Detailed Job Description
Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Department: Facility Operations
Reporting To: GM, APS Unipod Stirling Center
Compensation: £2,500 per month (Gross)
Annual Leave: 28 Calendar Days Paid Annual Leave (plus statutory entitlements where applicable)
Daycare Operator - APS Unipod Stirling Center
APS Unipod Global is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and highly organised Day Care Operator (Childcare Centre Manager) to lead the operations of the APS Unipod Stirling Center Day Care Facility. The Day Care Operator will be responsible for the complete management and administration of the childcare centre, ensuring the highest standards of child safety, wellbeing, learning, and care. The role involves supervising two Day Care Assistants, managing daily childcare activities, maintaining compliance with UK childcare regulations, communicating regularly with parents, and creating an engaging environment that supports children's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.
The successful candidate will ensure that the Day Care Centre operates as a trusted, safe, and welcoming facility that enables student parents to pursue their education with confidence, knowing their children are receiving professional care.
Gender: Male / Female
Experience: 1 + Years in Industry
Education: Bachelors / Diploma
Preferred Nationality: Indian / British / Arab
Child Safety and Wellbeing
Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of every child entrusted to the Centre.
Maintain constant supervision of children throughout operating hours.
Implement safeguarding policies and child protection procedures.
Conduct regular safety inspections of indoor and outdoor play areas.
Ensure toys and equipment are safe, clean, and age appropriate.
Administer basic first aid when required.
Respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies.
Maintain accurate accident and incident records.
Ensure children are released only to authorised parents or guardians.
Early Learning and Child Development
Develop age-appropriate educational and recreational programmes.
Organise activities that support physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development.
Conduct storytelling, arts and crafts, music, games, and creative play sessions.
Encourage language development and social interaction.
Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
Observe children's developmental progress and communicate with parents where appropriate.
Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Parent Communication and Support
Build strong relationships with student parents and guardians.
Provide daily updates on each child's wellbeing, meals, activities, and behaviour.
Address parental concerns professionally and compassionately.
Organise parent meetings when necessary.
Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families.
Support student parents by offering a flexible and responsive childcare service where operationally feasible.
Key Responsibilities
Childcare Center Operations
Manage the overall day-to-day operations of the APS Unipod Day Care Centre.
Ensure the childcare facility operates safely, efficiently, and in accordance with APS Unipod policies.
Supervise the admission, attendance, and departure of children.
Maintain a secure, welcoming, and child-friendly environment.
Develop and implement daily schedules and activity programmes.
Ensure appropriate child-to-staff supervision ratios are maintained at all times.
Coordinate the work schedules of the Day Care Assistants.
Staff Leadership and Supervision
Allocate daily duties and responsibilities.
Provide induction and ongoing training.
Monitor staff performance.
Conduct regular team meetings.
Promote teamwork and a nurturing workplace culture.
Ensure assistants adhere to safeguarding and childcare standards.
Mentor staff in best practices for early years care.
Health, Hygiene and Nutrition
Maintain exceptional hygiene standards throughout the childcare facility.
Ensure toys, furniture, sleeping areas, and play equipment are regularly cleaned and sanitised.
Monitor children's meals and snacks, taking account of dietary requirements and allergies.
Promote healthy eating and good hygiene habits.
Maintain safe food handling practices where meals or snacks are provided.
Ensure adequate rest and nap schedules for younger children.
Emergency Preparedness
Lead emergency evacuation procedures for the childcare facility.
Maintain emergency contact procedures.
Ensure all staff understand emergency protocols.
Coordinate responses to medical emergencies.
Conduct regular emergency drills.
Safeguarding and Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with all applicable UK childcare legislation and safeguarding requirements.
Maintain accurate child records, medical information, emergency contacts, and attendance registers.
Ensure all safeguarding concerns are managed in accordance with statutory guidance.
Maintain confidentiality of all child and family information.
Participate in inspections and quality assurance processes.
Facility and Resource Management
Ensure the childcare facility remains clean, safe, and well-maintained.
Monitor inventory of educational materials, toys, books, first aid supplies, and childcare equipment.
Coordinate procurement requests with the Accounts Manager.
Report maintenance issues promptly to the Maintenance Supervisor.
Assist in planning future improvements to the childcare environment.
Administrative Responsibilities
Maintain attendance records for children.
Maintain staff schedules and duty rosters.
Prepare operational reports for management.
Maintain medical and emergency contact records.
Record incidents, accidents, and safeguarding concerns.
Ensure all documentation is accurate, secure, and up to date.
Essential Qualifications
Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Childcare, Education, Child Development, or a related field.
Minimum 1 year of experience in a childcare, nursery, preschool, or early years setting, including supervisory or management experience.
Strong knowledge of child development and early years education.
Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
Ability to work with children from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Current Paediatric First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain before commencing employment).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing a nursery or daycare centre.
Knowledge of UK childcare regulations, safeguarding requirements, and early years frameworks.
Safeguarding and Child Protection training.
Food Hygiene Certification.
Additional qualifications in child psychology or special educational needs are advantageous.
APS Employee Benefits
Gross salary of £2,500 per month
28 calendar days of paid annual leave (inclusive of annual leave entitlement; public holiday arrangements will be administered in accordance with company policy and applicable UK law)
Workplace pension scheme in accordance with UK auto-enrolment requirements
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), with any enhanced sick pay subject to company policy
Paid maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and parental leave in line with UK statutory requirements and company policies
Employer support for professional development and training
Company laptop and mobile phone
Business travel reimbursement for approved work-related expenses
Employee Assistance Programme (where applicable)
Performance and annual salary reviews
Opportunities for career progression within APS Unipod Global's international operations
A collaborative, multicultural, and purpose-driven working environment
Core Competencies
Childcare & Early Years Education
Leadership & Team Management
Safeguarding & Child Protection
Child Development
Parent Relationship Management
Programme Planning
Communication Skills
Emotional Intelligence
Problem Solving
Health & Safety Compliance
First Aid & Emergency Response
Record Keeping
Organisation & Time Management
Cultural Sensitivity
Professional Integrity
Why Join as Daycare Operator at APS Unipod Stirling Center?
At APS Unipod Stirling Center, we recognize that many international students are also parents balancing academic responsibilities with family life. Our Day Care Centre has been established to provide trusted, high-quality childcare that gives student parents peace of mind while creating a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for their children. As the Day Care Operator, you will play a vital role in supporting young families, leading a dedicated childcare team, and helping children learn, grow, and thrive. If you are passionate about early childhood education, safeguarding, and creating a caring environment where every child feels valued, we invite you to join APS Unipod Global and become part of our mission to redefine student living through comprehensive family support services.
Join us in creating homes where students thrive and futures begin.
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