Job Description

Job Overview: Third in charge

To support the senior management team in providing professional leadership of the nursery whilst ensuring that all children access to a high quality curriculum that meets their individual learning needs. To work with the management team to maintain high standard of provision across the setting by leading and supporting team members. To lead in the absence of deputy/manager and take on key holder duties.

Aims

Comply with all regulatory requirements Provide high standards of care and education Support all nursery staff in their roles Acquire and maintain positive working partnerships with staff, parents and carers Sustain targets for revenue and costs

Key Responsibilities

General:

Adhere to all company policies and procedures Ensure that all company policy and procedures are adhered to by all staff Promote a high standard of quality within the nursery, including practice, environment and resources to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage In liaison with the Management Team, to lead and support staff in all aspects of the EYFS delivery including the evaluation of room planning, audits and development of practice. Ensure appropriate planning and assessment is in place and is accurately maintained by all staff. To role model excellent practice and carry out peer observations To observe, support, motivate and direct practitioners to implement, maintain and develop effective practice to ensure high quality provision To lead and support colleagues to work in partnership with parents and to value and utilise parents' contribution to support children's well-being, learning and development. To lead and support colleagues to monitor and record children's progress and use the information as a basis for improving practice and provision both indoors and out. Develop and improve the quality and effectiveness of the setting for under 2's To engage practitioners in their own professional development by providing advice, training and mentoring practitioners to improve the quality of practice. To be responsible for own professional development and be pro-active in attending relevant training opportunities. To review/enhance resources in the setting as necessary. To be a key person to a group of children and lead transitions between rooms and other settings. To work in accordance to equal opportunities; developing an inclusive service provision and practice, to meet the needs of all children and their families. To lead colleagues to monitor, assess and support children that have additional needs as required.
This list is not exhaustive and further details can be found on application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 28,500.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Sale M33 2AA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Nursery: 2 years (preferred) Room leader: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person