Early Years Pre-School Room Lead - Maternity Cover
| Posting date: | 25 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £27,051.71 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2024 |
| Location: | Blagdon, Bristol |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | YMCA Dulverton Group |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
We are looking to recruit a motivated and passionate Room Lead to provide effective and engaging opportunities for children to learn through play experiences that are cohesive with our practice and the EYFS, utilising the outdoors as much as possible.
You will lead the team, to ensure we provide a secure and stimulating environment where children can develop emotionally and intellectually as well as morally, physically, spiritually and socially, at their own pace.
Benefits:
• 1 night free stay at one of the YMCA Hotels
• 60% discount on childcare fees for children up to 3 years of age
• 20% discount on childcare for children over 3 for non-funded hours
• Free and discounted places for children attending Day Camps
• 28 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays per year for full-time staff
• Staff Pension
• Free parking
• Free Gym membership – George Williams Centre, Bridgwater or The Beach Hotel Minehead
• Health Insurance for those staff working over 16 hours per week
• Charity Worker’s Discount at certain high street stores
• Training budget
• Monthly raffle
• Mental Health Support
• Access to Occupational Health Assessment
• Discount at our Wedding Venue, Barley Wood
Working Hours: 40 per week
Main responsibilities
The postholder will be responsible for:
• To provide effective and engaging opportunities for toddlers to learn through play experiences that are cohesive with our practice and the EYFS, utilising the outdoors as much as possible.
• To provide a secure and stimulating environment where toddlers can develop emotionally and intellectually as well as morally, physically, spiritually and socially, at their own pace.
• Ensure that the development of each child is recognised, next steps identified and planned for effectively and consistently across the room, whilst sharing these with parents and colleagues.
• To manage a key person system, regular observations and record keeping in line with the revised EYFS.
• Communicate effectively and work in partnership with the families and carers of babies attending the setting.
• To help maintain the safety, security and wellbeing of the toddlers in our care.
• To work positively with team members, advocating for high standards of practice and role modelling best practice.
• Assist with the support and development of new staff, volunteers and students. Provide theoretical and practical help and advice with development and assessments of students.
• Carry out regular supervisions and 1:1’s with team, feeding back areas of support needed to management.
• Responsible for the day-to day management of the baby room, under the guidance of the Nursery Manager/ Deputy.
• Ensure that care and room routines are maintained and delivered effectively.
• Responsible for planning room moves and children’s transitions.
• Ensure that all YMCA Dulverton Group’s policies and procedures are adhered to by all staff across the setting. Taking any concerns regarding a health or/and wellbeing to your line manager or senior management.
• To bring to the immediate attention of the Manager, any incidents or accidents, any child’s failure to thrive, safeguarding concerns and any equipment that may be of danger.
• To attend and complete mandatory and any other training to fulfil your role as necessary.
• To maintain an up to date knowledge of current childcare issues, legislation and practices and share these with staff.
• To quality improve, reflect and implement changes needed enhance the room responsible for.
• To deputise in the Manager/Deputy’s absence.
• To undertake any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Nursery Manager, Head of Early Years Education, Executive Directors, CEO or Board of Trustee’s.
Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum of Level 3 childcare qualification
• Proven experience of an appropriate childcare setting.
• Strong understanding of the developmental needs of babies and young children, including those with additional needs.
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional development and reflect on own development.
• First aid qualification (or willingness to train).
• Knowledge of health and safety and ability to complete risk assessments.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding good practice.
Contract: 6 months Fixed term to cover maternity leave, with the possibility of alternative employment at the end of the fixed term contract.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We are striving to be a care leaver friendly employer, and because of this, if you wish to disclose that you are care experienced, we guarantee you an interview as long as you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Following this, we also offer constructive feedback on your application process.
You will lead the team, to ensure we provide a secure and stimulating environment where children can develop emotionally and intellectually as well as morally, physically, spiritually and socially, at their own pace.
Benefits:
• 1 night free stay at one of the YMCA Hotels
• 60% discount on childcare fees for children up to 3 years of age
• 20% discount on childcare for children over 3 for non-funded hours
• Free and discounted places for children attending Day Camps
• 28 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays per year for full-time staff
• Staff Pension
• Free parking
• Free Gym membership – George Williams Centre, Bridgwater or The Beach Hotel Minehead
• Health Insurance for those staff working over 16 hours per week
• Charity Worker’s Discount at certain high street stores
• Training budget
• Monthly raffle
• Mental Health Support
• Access to Occupational Health Assessment
• Discount at our Wedding Venue, Barley Wood
Working Hours: 40 per week
Main responsibilities
The postholder will be responsible for:
• To provide effective and engaging opportunities for toddlers to learn through play experiences that are cohesive with our practice and the EYFS, utilising the outdoors as much as possible.
• To provide a secure and stimulating environment where toddlers can develop emotionally and intellectually as well as morally, physically, spiritually and socially, at their own pace.
• Ensure that the development of each child is recognised, next steps identified and planned for effectively and consistently across the room, whilst sharing these with parents and colleagues.
• To manage a key person system, regular observations and record keeping in line with the revised EYFS.
• Communicate effectively and work in partnership with the families and carers of babies attending the setting.
• To help maintain the safety, security and wellbeing of the toddlers in our care.
• To work positively with team members, advocating for high standards of practice and role modelling best practice.
• Assist with the support and development of new staff, volunteers and students. Provide theoretical and practical help and advice with development and assessments of students.
• Carry out regular supervisions and 1:1’s with team, feeding back areas of support needed to management.
• Responsible for the day-to day management of the baby room, under the guidance of the Nursery Manager/ Deputy.
• Ensure that care and room routines are maintained and delivered effectively.
• Responsible for planning room moves and children’s transitions.
• Ensure that all YMCA Dulverton Group’s policies and procedures are adhered to by all staff across the setting. Taking any concerns regarding a health or/and wellbeing to your line manager or senior management.
• To bring to the immediate attention of the Manager, any incidents or accidents, any child’s failure to thrive, safeguarding concerns and any equipment that may be of danger.
• To attend and complete mandatory and any other training to fulfil your role as necessary.
• To maintain an up to date knowledge of current childcare issues, legislation and practices and share these with staff.
• To quality improve, reflect and implement changes needed enhance the room responsible for.
• To deputise in the Manager/Deputy’s absence.
• To undertake any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Nursery Manager, Head of Early Years Education, Executive Directors, CEO or Board of Trustee’s.
Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum of Level 3 childcare qualification
• Proven experience of an appropriate childcare setting.
• Strong understanding of the developmental needs of babies and young children, including those with additional needs.
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional development and reflect on own development.
• First aid qualification (or willingness to train).
• Knowledge of health and safety and ability to complete risk assessments.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding good practice.
Contract: 6 months Fixed term to cover maternity leave, with the possibility of alternative employment at the end of the fixed term contract.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We are striving to be a care leaver friendly employer, and because of this, if you wish to disclose that you are care experienced, we guarantee you an interview as long as you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Following this, we also offer constructive feedback on your application process.
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