Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To be responsible for the planning and delivery of an inclusive curriculum suitable to meet the children's individual needs.

To ensure the highest standard of care and education for the children.

To give support to other personnel within their team and the Nursery School.

To implement the Early Years Foundation Stage and ensure all the children's individual needs are met and all areas of development are encouraged through play.

MAIN TASKS OF THE JOB:

To ensure operational policies and procedures implemented by Leapfrog Day Nursery are adhered to, ensuring relevant legislation is met.

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.

Active involvement in staff meetings, which support continually evolving high standards of practice.

To 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 lead activities reflecting children's individual needs and interests.

To ensure the detailed record keeping for key children's development maintaining these records on a regular basis with quality meaningful observations and assessments and to involve parents in the process of planning and sharing of children's progress.

REQUIREMENTS:

Level 3 Qualification in. Childcare

Detailed knowledge and understanding of the EYFS

Knowledge of Ofsted guidelines and Welfare requirements

A detailed understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection

Considerable relevant experience of the age range 0 to 5 years

Good written and verbal skills for report writing, maintaining child records and providing feedback to parents/carers and colleagues

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a Disclosure and Barring Enhanced Disclosure will be undertaken on successful applicants before an appointment is confirmed. This role is strictly subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and references obtained prior to commencement of employment.

Benefits:

Bonus scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 22,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person