Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Childcare and Education:

+ Ensuring a safe and stimulating environment for children aged 2-5 years.
+ Delivering an appropriate play-based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
+ Observing and tracking children's development, and planning activities to support their individual progress.
+ Providing a high standard of care and implementing positive behavior management strategies.

Staff Management:

+ Supervising and mentoring staff within the room, including nursery practitioners, assistants, and apprentices.
+ Delegating responsibilities and ensuring staff are working effectively.

Parental Partnerships:

+ Building positive relationships with parents and communicating effectively about their child's development.
+ Involving parents in their child's learning and development.
+ Addressing any concerns or questions from parents.

Administrative Tasks:

+ Maintaining accurate records of children's progress, observations, and assessments.
+ Ensuring all regulatory requirements are met, including those related to health, safety, and safeguarding.
+ Participating in staff meetings and contributing to the self-evaluation and improvement plan.

Other Responsibilities:

+ Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all children and families.
+ Undertaking any other reasonable duties as directed by senior management.
+ Working with other professionals in the local area for the benefit of children and families.

Skills and Attributes:


Excellent knowledge of the EYFS framework and current Ofsted requirements. Strong leadership and communication skills. Ability to motivate and inspire a team. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Empathy, patience, and a genuine love for working with young children. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships.

Benefits

Working a 4 day week. Onsite Parking. New Setting in a rural location. Small developing 2 -4 year olds room.


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