Job description:
We are looking for an enthusiastic Early Years Leader to join our thriving and committed team. We offer a happy and positive working environment where everyone is valued and appreciated. Our ideal candidate would be passionate about working with young children. We strive to support and nurture our children in a safe and secure environment. The role would be to assist the Nursery Manager in day-to-day operations, ensuring high standards of care, safety, and educational provision are maintained at all times.
Duties
- Protect the children’s health, safety and well-being at all times.
- Support the children in their daily routines, including personal hygiene, mealtimes and transitions.
- Work in positive partnership with parents and families. This includes promoting effective two-way communication with our parents.
- Supervise and interact with children in an encouraging and supportive manner.
- Plan and lead fun, age-appropriate activities that promote learning through play.
- Promote children’s wellbeing, confidence and development through play.
- Continue to promote a positive nursery setting. This is done through caring for the children and providing them with a safe and secure environment to thrive.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the setting. This would include tidying up/cleaning ensuring the classroom is safe for all children.
- We expect our team to arrive on time, ready for work.
- Work in partnership with other staff members to create a positive nursery environment.
- Ability to observe, assess, and record children's progress accurately.
- Ability to contribute to the structured assessment programme eg. Bringing your ideas to extend themes and topics.
- Supervise and support staff, maintaining good teamwork and communication.
Essential:
- Candidates to have 3 years experience of working in a pre-school setting with children aged 3-10 years age.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children’s Care, Learning and Development (CCLD), or an equivalent relevant Early Years qualification/ Teaching qualification.
- Minimum 1 years experience (obtained in the last 5 years) in a leadership role within an education setting.
- IT skills
- Excellent organisation skills – displayed through experience with rotas, records.
- Passion for working with young children and supporting their learning and development.
- Caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach.
- Excellent communication and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
Desirable:
- Degree-level qualification in Early Years, Childcare, Education, Management, or related field.
- Experience as a Deputy or Team Leader in a childcare or play setting.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Can you confirm you have 3 years experience of working in a pre-school setting?
- Can you confirm you have a Level 5 Diploma in Childcare or an equivalent qualification in Early Years/Teaching?
- Can you confirm you have at least 1 year experience (obtained in the last 5 years) in a leadership role within an education setting?
Work Location: In person
