Job Description

About us

Yellow Brick Road Bracebridge Heath is a business in Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln, LN4 2PZ. We are a supportive, friendly, and creative team and our goal is to provide a safe, relaxed and engaging home-from-home environment for the children.

What we can offer for you:

- Extra paid breaks
- Employee discount Childcare
- Earn extra holiday
- Employee of the month
- Hot drinks station
- Mental well-being support
- Seasonal treats
- Bought in snacks
- Uniform provided
- Team bonding events
- Training days (paid)

Our work environment includes:

- Growth opportunities
- Safe work environment
- Lots of laughter
- Friendly smiles

Responsibilities:

- Ensuring routines are being followed and run smoothly
- Ensuring new decisions are taken on board and maintained in the room at all times
- Ensure all policies and procedures are followed by all staff
- Have a monthly room meeting with your staff
- Being an excellent role model to the other staff in your room
- Manage staff effectively, ensuring room ratios are maintained
- Overseeing the professionalism of all staff/volunteers & students in the setting
- To thoroughly read through and approve staff observations on key children
- Provide a high standard of health & hygiene
- Work in partnership with parents
- Attend staff meetings
- Have a sound knowledge of all children in your room and excellent knowledge of your key children
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children in the early years age group
- Create a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow
- Provide individualized care and support to meet the unique needs of each child
- Foster positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Observe and assess children's development and progress
- Collaborate with parents and families to support children's learning and development
- Maintain accurate records of children's attendance, progress, and any incidents or accidents

Requirements:

- Full and relevant qualification
- Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with children
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (preferred) Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) and relevant Childcare certification (required)
Work Location: In person