Job Description

About the Role

To support the manager to lead and manage the nursery setting enabling the delivery of high quality education through the appropriate involvement of the children, staff, parents, multi-disciplinary agencies and the communities it serves. This will be done in accordance with the nursery's improvement plans, the national improvement framework, current legislation and within national and local agreements.*

Job Purpose

As a key management member of the Teddybear Childcare;

To support the leadership and management of the delivery of high-quality early learning and care for all children.

To support the leadership and management within a collegiate ethos. To support the professional and corporate life of Teddybear Childcare in relation to children, staff, and appropriate external bodies.

To support the leadership and management of the Teddybear Childcare team on a day-to-day basis.

To liaise with Care Inspectorate, Education Scotland & Angus City Council as appropriate.

Role Requirements

Full or equivalent SVQ/Degree Qualification in Early Learning and Childcare. Evidence of career long professional learning and full participation in professional update. Evidence of experience in successfully leading and managing change and securing nursery improvements. Demonstrable experience in senior leadership post in an appropriate setting. Experience of senior management responsibility in appropriate educational environment. Knowledge of the cycle of nursery improvement planning and resource allocation improvement processes and procedures. Knowledge of the operation of effective self- evaluation for improvement, quality improvement processes and procedures. Clear working knowledge of current initiatives and priorities in early learning and childcare. Effective management of human resourcing matters including employee relations and health and safety. Continually improving performance of self and others in order to achieve excellence in service delivery and organisational capability. Strategic thinking, organisational and motivational skills. High order interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication with colleagues, children, parents/carers and partners. Setting and securing high expectations and standards through the provision of professional advice, reviewing professional needs and performance and supporting career long professional learning of colleagues. Leading and managing change to secure improvements in outcomes for ALL children. Effectively leading, developing and sustaining a range of curriculum provisions to meet the needs of all children. Excellent knowledge of all national & local documentation. Working with others co-operatively in order to achieve better services and customer focused outcomes. Ensuring that organisational and performance objectives and standards are achieved. You must be risk aware and able to manage risks effectively. Drive and desire to improve performance and deliver better services. Planning and monitoring health and safety performance and motivating employees to work in a safe and healthy manner. Setting and sustaining ambitious standards for all children and staff, overcoming disadvantage, removing barriers to learning and ensuring equity, equality and excellence. Improving and maximising the attainment and achievement of all children. Pace and challenge seen as a priority

Main Tasks

Be responsible for strategic direction of the nursery through formulation of whole nursery aims and policies and the monitoring of their implementation. Be responsible for standards and quality in the nursery and reporting on them. Be responsible for management of the nursery staff. Be responsible for management of the nursery's physical resources. Ensure appropriate support for children. Working partnership with parents, other professionals, partners, and external agencies. Take overall responsibility for management of health, safety, and wellbeing Promote the highest quality early education, care, and support. To lead and manage the planning and implementation of Realising the Ambition and Curriculum for Excellence and the principles contained within. To act as a role model for colleagues in meeting the education, care and health and safety needs of our children. To undertake the professional responsibilities associated with the delivery of early learning and care . To act as a manager for all staff, in the delivery of continuing professional development. To recruit and train staff as part of our team. To fully contribute to the formation and implementation of our improvement plans. To support the leadership and management of the assessment, recording and reporting on the progress and wellbeing of all children and to maintain efficient records. To lead by example in maintaining good order and behaviour among our children to safeguard their health and safety. To liaise proactively with Care Inspectorate, Angus City Council & Education Scotland.

Organisational Behaviours

The post holder is expected to display the following behaviours:

Communication:

Ability to relate very well to others and work with them to help meet their needs. Ensures communication is appropriate/inclusive and clear and concise. Responds to and acts on feedback immediately. Keeps people up to date with developments in the nursery. Asks appropriate questions to check understanding. Listens objectively.

Professionalism

Meets, maintains and sets very high standards consistently. Always acts as a role model for professional conduct. Takes a very positive approach to work and encourages others to do the same. Is flexible and willing to accept change. Maintains confidentiality at all times. Keeps skills and knowledge up to date and to a very high level. Manages time very well. Takes pride in their work and motivates others to do the same. Gets the job done to the highest standard possible. Ensures the highest standards of nursery cleanliness and hygiene are maintained at all times including standards of personal hygiene and appearance. Is very safety conscious and can lead and manage the expectations of maintaining a safe and healthy place of work.

Respect

Is able to behave in a consistent and reliable manner whilst ensuring that everyone at all levels, is treated fairly and with respect. Recognises the time, effort and commitment of others and celebrates achievement. Shows consideration for others' views, privacy, beliefs and abilities. Is courteous, polite and considerate to all. Complies with our Nursery policies, procedures and guidelines at all times. Respects our Nursery equipment, premises and property.

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

Registration with SSSC; holds or is working towards appropriate SVQ qualification or BA degree in Childhood Practice (or equivalent) PVG Membership for Regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.20 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person