Job Description

Reports to

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Early Years Professionals are responsible initially to the Room Leader, the Nursery Manager and, in their absence, to the named individual as per the management structure of the nursery.

Job Purpose:

Early Years Professionals ensure high-quality education and care is delivered, creating a safe, caring and welcoming setting to which families are happy to entrust their child and where their child is encouraged and supported to flourish in an enabling and stimulating environment.

They adhere to Banana Moon policies and procedures and meet legislative requirements and follow education curriculum, delivering standards which ensure the highest possible inspection grading. They promote a successful business with a first-class reputation, engaging with the local community and marketing the nursery while providing excellent customer care. An Early Years Professional (qualified) will act as a named coordinator relevant to their skills or training as designated by the Nursery Manager.

Main duties

Ensure operational policies and procedures implemented by Banana Moon Franchise are adhered to,
ensuring relevant legislation is met.

Maintain and promote the brand of Banana Moon Franchise. Support and demonstrate inspiring and ambitious practice. Respond professionally to complaints (verbal/written), recording and reporting to management and assisting
positively with any actions required.

Assist with Head Office visits and inspections. Adhere to room ratios in line with policy and rotas. Ensure daily room registers and records of children in attendance are accurate. Adhere to health and safety policies, completing risk assessments, hazard logs and documentation as set out in the Operational Plan. Participate in emergency and security procedures, such as emergency evacuation, door security and e-safety. Be alert to issues of safeguarding, ensuring that the welfare and safety of the children and adults are paramount, recording and reporting any concerns to the DSL. Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in practice, ensuring relevant documentation is completed as required. Administer first aid and medication as appropriate and keep the Nursery Manager informed of any actions. Active involvement in staff meetings, which support continually evolving high standards of practice. Participate in the induction process for students, continuing a programme of mentoring and guidance. Participate in safer recruitment processes, providing trial feedback on candidates. o Understand key children's culture, level of development and identify next steps with line manager's support. Work with colleagues in observation, assessment and planning to ensure the provision of a stimulating environment with a balance of challenging and inspiring child/adult-led activities reflecting children's individual needs and interests. Ensure detailed record-keeping for key children's development, maintaining these records on a regular basis with quality, meaningful observations and assessments, and involve families in the process of planning and sharing of children's progress. Oversee the settling in of new children in a sensitive manner, ensuring all relevant documentation is completed and liaising closely with families and staff to ensure home life and children's interests are utilised for reassurance.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Experience:

Nursery: 3 years (preferred) Childcare: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person