Job Description

EARLY YEARS LEAD - Term Time (24 hours per week), Permanent

Main Duties/Responsibilities

General:

Support the policies, ethos and vision of the Nursery and promote high levels of achievement in the early years stage. Use policy scenarios within the nursery, following up with 'how well do you know your policy'each month, to increase knowledge and understanding. Develop the knowledge and understanding of safeguarding within the nursery - quizzing staff team using safeguarding scenarios on a monthly basis. Support nursery manager with all accreditations they are working through. Keep up to date information of EAL & cultures in the rooms in order to ensure rooms have appropriate resources available. Seek and implement areas for nursery improvement, looking at ideas for environments etc. Formulate and promote the aims and objectives of the early years stage. Evaluate the effectiveness of the provision in early years in close collaboration with the senior leadership team. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all members of staff, providing support and guidance.

Learning & Development:

Support Apprentices, ensuring each apprentice has monthly reviews and monitor progress. Complete inductions with apprentices over 12 weeks. Develop planning, observation & assessment (3 I's) within the nursery - checking weekly each room's planning, and that white boards are up to date with children's next steps and interests. Carry out and monitor monthly room observations withing the nursery. Support practice and knowledge of staff that have individual plans in place. Ensure the curriculum supports a range of learning styles and develops children's independence. Share and model outstanding practice. Support the induction process of all staff.
Elmscot Group is looking for an Early Years Lead for our exceptional nurseries based in Cheshire. If you have an Early Years qualification and experience we would love to hear from you!

Benefits

Discounted Childcare / Vouchers, Free Lunches, Free Health Cash Plan, Wellness Programme, Referral Programme, Training & Development, Pension Scheme, Bonus, Paid Overtime, Increasing Holidays

Essential

Must complete an enhanced DBS
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.50-15.50 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Experience:

Nursery: 3 years (preferred) Childcare: 3 years (preferred) Management: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person