Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed, and experienced Nursery Plus & Holiday Club Supervisor to join our established Full Day Care team. This is an exciting opportunity to take a lead role in providing high-quality childcare and early learning experiences across our nursery and out-ofschool settings. As the Person in Charge during your assigned shifts, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the environment, ensuring it is safe, nurturing, and stimulating for all children. You will lead a dedicated team of practitioners and maintain the highest standards of care and education, in line with CIW guidance, National Minimum Standards, Curriculum for Wales and the Playwork Principles.

Key Responsibilities

As well as your practitioner duties, you will:

Safeguarding & Welfare

Ensure the safety, security, and well-being of all children at all times. Follow safeguarding procedures and promptly report concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). Oversee and implement indoor and outdoor risk assessments.
Leadership & Team Support

Provide supervision, guidance, and inspiration to practitioners, volunteers, and students. Manage staff to ensure correct adult-child ratios at all times. Lead team meetings, contribute to planning, and support professional development. Conduct one-to-one supervisions and annual appraisals for designated team members. Oversee induction processes for new staff and support their ongoing development.
Learning, Play & Environment

Plan, prepare, and deliver balanced, engaging, age-appropriate activities based on children's developmental needs. Ensure environments are safe, clean, organised, and well-presented before and after each session. Support all children to fully engage in high-quality play and learning experiences. Ensure smooth, respectful daily routines and transitions.
Communication & Administration

Build strong, positive relationships with families, keeping them informed via verbal communication, written updates, and SeeSaw. Maintain accurate and confidential records, including registers, plans, and child progress documentation (GDPR compliant). Monitor attendance and report absences or late collections to the Manager. Support the production of progress and self-evaluation reports for the setting.
General Duties

Undertake additional responsible tasks when required, including domestic duties that ensure high standards of hygiene and safety. Work collaboratively with the Management Team to maintain a welcoming, inclusive environment for staff, children, and families.

About You

We're looking for someone who is: Passionate about early years care, play, and child development Confident in leading a team and acting as Person in Charge Knowledgeable about CIW regulations, National Minimum Standards, Curriculum for Wales and the Playwork Principles. Organised, professional, and committed to high-quality practice Warm, approachable, and able to build strong relationships with children, families, and staff Flexible and willing to support across all areas of the provision Relevant qualifications in Childcare and Playwork (Level 3 or above) are essential Experience in a supervisory role is desirable. Borras Park Full Day Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references are required for this position. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.*

Contract type:

Hours and contract terms will be discussed during interview. The successful candidate will be offered a full time (52 weeks) contract. However, we may consider splitting the role to offer two successful candidates a term time/holiday club contract for the right candidates.

How to Apply:

If you are dedicated, motivated, and ready to make a positive difference in children's lives, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a supporting statement to borrasfulldaycare5@hwbcymru.net or contact us for more information on 01978 346890 (Option 3).
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From 24,420.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person