Pre-school named Deputy/Room Lead
Lovely small village Pre-School.
7.30 am to 3.30 pm Term time only. 38.3 weeks a year (flexibility needed)
RESPONSIBLE TO: PRE-SCHOOL MANAGER
JOB PURPOSE:
To become part of the Holme Village Pre-school family by providing inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children attending the setting and to maintain a safe, stimulating, and enjoyable environment. To take responsibility for planning and delivering the EYFS and the settings tailored curriculum. To be responsible for the management of the provision, including managing the staff in the absence of the Pre-school Manager.
SAFEGUARDING REQUIREMENT:
Holme Village Pre-school along with the Early Years Alliance is committed to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedure to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding across the whole organisation.
MAIN DUTIES:
· To manage the setting and undertake all the necessary duties in the absence of the Pre-school Manager
· To support the Pre-school Manager with the planning, delivery and monitoring of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS).
· To support the Pre-school Manager, managing the staff on a day to day basis as directed, ensuring quality at all times.
· To support and offer guidance to volunteers, students on placements, work experience, apprentice and agency practitioners in the room.
· To adhere to the Pre-school’s safeguarding policy and procedures to promote the welfare and safety of children within the setting and to report any welfare or child protection concerns immediately to the Pre-school Manager. To act as the designated person for safeguarding in the Pre-school Manager’s absence.
· To promote equality of opportunity and foster an inclusive culture and environment. To promote equal opportunities ensuring individual children’s needs and circumstances are known and met through the care and education provided.
· To be fully aware of the Pre-school’s operational policies and procedures and ensure policies and procedures are followed, implemented, monitored, reviewed by all staff this includes ensuring that all accidents and incidents are recorded as outlined in the policies and procedures.
· To act as a key person to a group of children and ensure their needs are reflected in the routines and curriculum of the setting.
· To recognise and act upon children’s additional or special educational needs and ensure staff support these children effectively. To contribute to Common Assessment Framework intervention and support.
· To contribute to and attend supervisions and staff appraisals.
· To contribute to and attend regular team meetings (these could be in the evening or at weekends)
· To attend any conferences, training events or meetings identified by the Pre-school Manager (these could be at a weekend)
· To perform any other duties as deemed necessary by the Pre-school Manager on a day to day basis.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will also be required to carry out any other duties which may reasonably be required of you in accordance with the needs of the Pre-school. You are also required to be flexible and adaptable with respect to your role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria:
1. A minimum Level 3 early years education and childcare qualification, as seen as full and relevant by the DFE. If you do not hold a level 3 qualification please do not apply as you won't be considered.
2. At least 2 years working in early education and childcare, 1 year in a higher position
3. Ability to inspire people to deliver results, high standards and sets clear objectives for self and the team, taking appropriate and timely action to ensure targets are achieved.
4. A sound understanding of child development and children’s needs with an ability to plan and implement the curriculum in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage, taking into account the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice, safeguarding procedures and equality & diversity considerations
5. Ability to communicate in writing by being able to produce clear, concise and accurate reports.
6. Ability to be proactive, reflective and self-motivated.
7. Ability to remain calm under pressure and able to multitask.
8. Able to recognise the signs and signals of child abuse and safeguarding concerns and have knowledge of what to do to protect children and safeguard their welfare.
9. Able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
Core management competencies -
- Leadership
- Managing people
- Communication
- Initiative
Desirable:
1. Paediatric First aid qualification
2. Experience as a designated person within these areas SENCO/Child Protection
3. Experience of implementing ‘Tapestry’ to electronically record development and progress
Overall, we are looking for someone fun and bubbly who can bring a smile to the children's faces everyday. Someone who is bright and cheery and is full of fresh ideas. Someone who wants to join in, be a team player and be able to demonstrate effective communication.
If this is you, then please drop me an email.
Interviews to be held asap.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.50-£14.50 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Has to be level 3 qualified or above
Experience:
- Childcare: 2 years (required)
- Management: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
