Job Description

Description

Ensuring all areas of the EYFS and Statutory Framework are met at all times. Ensuring Safeguarding/Child Protection Policies and Procedures are understood and implemented by all. Provide a safe and stimulating environment for the children, taking children's individual needs into consideration. Ensuring the nursery offers an environment which reflects the cultural diversity of all children. Monitoring the quality and completion of children's developmental and observation records. Reflect on daily practise and identify areas for continuous improvement. Ensure that settling-in and transitions are well managed for all children including ensuring they are communicated to parents, carers and colleagues effectively. Promote effective partnerships with parents. To be the key person for a designated group of children.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure that the team is clear on the expectations, goals and responsibilities of their role. Continually motivate and develop staff team within the nursery through effective role modelling and promote and initiate ideas to maintain employee engagement. To act as a mentor, carrying out effective employee induction and staff supervisions in line with Company Policy. Identifying training needs and support practitioners to up skill. Effectively managing staff conduct and performance.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Minimum Level 3 professional childcare qualification is required. Ideally, experience of managing a room Experience of working with children between the age of 3 months - 5 years. Experience of working in partnership with parents with the ability to sensitively and professionally handle any difficult/challenging situations. A working knowledge of health and safety within a childcare environment, how to risk assess and take action to reduce potential for accidents/injury. Up to date knowledge of Child Protection Procedures. A detailed understanding of the EYFS and Statutory Framework. In line with the Statutory Framework, all staff must have sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of children.
Under 2's Room Managers must have experience of working with babies

About Little Elms Daycare

Little Elms is an established nursery that aims to provide the highest standards of care for children aged between 3 months and 5 years.

A family-run business, we believe that a fun and a caring environment is crucial to happy and healthy development.



Our nurseries offer state-of-the-art facilities, combining bright and spacious rooms indoors with fabulous outdoor areas. Our experienced and motivated team provides a stimulating yet safe environment for creative play. Little Elms takes pride in being a friendly setting in which each child's physical, emotional and developmental needs are met. Every child is special and is encouraged to achieve his or her full potential in the precious pre-school years.



Established in 2009, we have 11 nurseries across South London.