Job Description

A one off opportunity to join a caring, nurturing work place where you are valued and your well-being is paramount.

Our wonderful nursery recognises that staff are the very reason our children are happy, secure and love being here! Retaining our Outstanding Ofsted we pride ourselves on offering a place to work where you are valued, supported and can enjoy work.

We have an exciting and rare opportunity for you to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis!

What we have to offer:

We offer a very generous salary as well as 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) and close for Christmas and New year and a week in August so that you can have a rest and spend time with your families. We also offer a large discount if your child attends the setting with you! More importantly, we want you to enjoy working here!

Staff report high levels of well-being and feel well supported. Ofsted 2023

Why Shadwell Childcare?

Set in the beautiful village of Shadwell you will work in an idyllic setting, surrounded by fields where you can look out at sheep, cows and horses! There are two bright, airy and well laid out rooms within our setting; 2-3 years and pre school, with wrap around breakfast and Out of School Club.

Many staff have been with us for over a decade and we are proud of our high staff retention. We work closely together as a team to offer support and fun throughout the day alongside an exceptional training programme to help you develop your skills and practice and provide ongoing support with personalised CPD. Staff benefit from highly focused professional development opportunities. Ofsted 2023

You really won't regret being welcomed into this outstanding team.

Assistant Deputy Manager

To ensure the safe and effective running of the nursery in the absence of the Manager and Deputy Manager

To ensure all regulations and requirements within the EYFS and Ofsted are followed at all times

Ensure effective running and coordination of all sessions including staff deployment in line with staff ratios requirements, supporting staff and ensuring safety of children

To understand and work to nursery policies and procedures and risk assessments including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies

To work in partnership with parents and to be available to address any queries or concerns

To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the management and trustees as required

Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Deputy safeguard lead to work with, or act in the absence of, the DSL to follow all safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.

To liaise with the management and trustees, social services and other professionals as necessary and ensure that all legal and statutory requirements are implemented; to provide reports as required.

Provide support, advice and guidance to staff ensuring all staff know how to raise concerns

To liaise with parents where concerns are raised and to provide support as needed and where appropriate

Room Leader

Liaise and work closely working with management

To prepare and lead regular room team meetings and to support in the manager and deputy manager in regular staff meetings

Communicate effectively with staff ensuring all information is clear and well organised including rotas and planning

Ensuring that staff are properly deployed at all times and correct staff; child ratios are adhered too raising any concerns immediately

To create an environment where all staff are valued, treated equally and are encouraged to share ideas and try new activities

To know, understand and implement the company's safeguarding policies and procedures and company's policies and procedures

To plan and deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and to provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times.

To monitor the effectiveness of the curriculum through the statutory and non-statutory assessments
Be responsible for monitoring the quality of teaching feeding back any training requirements or gap in staff knowledge

To organise provision and implement any actions to ensure that all children have the same opportunities to thrive and achieve their potential

Liaise with the SENCo and management to provide support for the children with additional needs or who require support plans

To liaise closely with parents/carers

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person