Job Description

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Opportunity at Little Wonders Nursery

Have you completed your Level 2 Early Years qualification?

If the answer is yes, then we have an amazing opportunity for someone to progress to their Level 3 Early Years educator apprenticeship.

Job description

To be key to raising the quality of early years provision and act as an agent of change to improve practice in the nursery To ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted To lead practice across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), support and mentor other practitioners and model the skills and behaviours that safeguard and promote good outcomes for children, and, in addition, work in close collaboration with other agencies To lead the observation, assessment and planning strategy across the nursery To reflect, review and manage change to keep abreast with policy, research and training To have the skill, creativity, commitment, energy and enthusiasm required for leading practice in the early years.

Main duties

To promote the aims and objectives of the nursery

To promote the high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff and visitors

To provide leadership in the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage to other practitioners within the setting

To follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure and ensure all team members are able to do the same

To ensure the provision of high standards of physical and emotional care

To support, inspire and mentor other practitioners

To establish and sustain a culture of collaborative and co-operative working between colleagues

To work in partnership with families and parents/carers at home and in the setting

To contribute to the work of a multi-professional team and co-ordinate and implement agreed programmes and interventions on a day-to-day basis

To be accountable for the delivery of high-quality provision through an effective observation, assessment and planning process

Remain up-to-date with all legislation, outstanding practice and leadership developments in the early years

Implement changes following amendments to policy, new research and training

To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, planning meetings, monthly staff meetings, parents evening, fundraising events etc.

To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time-to-time by the Manager

Personal Qualities

Hard working, Self-motivated, Punctual

Working Hours

Monday - Friday 09:00 - 15:30

Qualifications Required

NVQ Level 2 in Early Years Childcare and Education, Early Years Educator (EYE) or equivalent/ qualification in English and maths, C or Above

Future Prospects

Promotion to higher role Opportunities for professional development Opportunities for higher qualifications

Contact:

Apprenticeship Team

01254 292500

apprenticeships@blackburn.ac.uk

Job Types:

Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship

Pay:

7.55 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: 7.55 per hour

Work Location: In person