Chubby Cheeks Nursery LTD are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Nursery is committed to the safeguarding of all children. As such, the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will also be required to provide references from previous employers. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Purpose of post
- To work under the direction of the Manager and deputise for him/her as and when required
- To ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted
- To support the aims and objectives of the nursery and assist the Manager in the organisation of a high-quality establishment for children from birth to five
- To support the team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop
- To direct and support staff as agreed by the Manager.
Key responsibilities
- To promote the aims, objectives and high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff and visitors
- To assist the Manager in showing parents around the nursery facilities and sending out information, following up on new enquiries, supervision meetings, training of staff/trainees and to deputise in the manager's absence.
- To lead a team of professional workers and to ensure good practice at all times, this includes monitoring, evaluating and reviewing the performance of the team.
- To follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure and ensure all team members are able to do the same
- To assist with the planning and organisation of staffing schedules and holiday rotas to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained in accordance within Ofsted guidelines and nursery procedures
- To assist with the implementation of administrative procedures involved with registration, place allocation, and other related matters
- To assist with the preparation and maintenance of materials and equipment, development and implementation of systems to monitor and record child development
- To be responsible for the health and safety standards appropriate for the needs of young children and ensuring staff compliance and awareness, ensuring high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
- To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children regardless of any disabilities, family backgrounds or medical history
- Support all team members with the early identification and intervention for children with possible special needs and give physical, emotional, intellectual guidance as appropriate
- To ensure confidentiality of all information received and shared
- To assist with staff development and training
- To support the effective interview, selection and induction process as required
- Feed into appraisals, target setting and nursery operations as deemed appropriate by the manager
- Attend nursery management meetings and feed appropriate information back to the wider team
- Liaise with parents, other family members and staff to help ensure that the particular needs of children are met and that parental choice is considered in terms of care given
- To liaise with outside agencies as required
- Assist the Manager with the efficient upkeep and maintenance of the building and grounds, stock of equipment, furnishings and fittings
- Maintaining staff awareness of the fire evacuation procedures in accordance with the code of practice
- To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, planning meetings, monthly staff meetings, parents evening, fundraising events etc.
- To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time-to-time by the Manager.
The successful candidate will:
- Ability to motivate a large team and develop on staff’s existing skills
- Highly organised, structured individual, confident in using initiative
- Ability to adapt quickly to changes and use a flexible approach in managing a diverse team in an outdoor setting
- Approachable and caring with a passion for working with children and the outdoors
Qualification/Experience
- Experience of working in a nursery/private day care setting as either a senior member of staff or Deputy Nursery Manager
- A relevant childcare qualification for the role (Minimum NNEB, NVQ3/Diploma 3)
- Minimum of 3 year’s post qualification experience
- Preferable experience within outdoor education environment (desirable)
- Experience of undergoing OFSTED inspections with “good” or “outstanding” outcomes
- A robust knowledge of the earlyyears'foundation stage.
- An excellent knowledge of the learning and development requirements and the welfare requirement
Qualification/Experience
- Full and relevant level 3 qualification (essential)
- 12 hours paediatric first aid and first aid at work (essential)
- Level 2 Food Hygiene or equivalent training and compliance in food management (Desirable)
- Relevant safeguarding/child protection training undertaken and a willingness to update training regularly (essential)
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Undergraduate or Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies or other relevant subject (Desirable)
- EYPP/EYTT or QTS postgraduate status (Desirable)
Benefits
- Personal Development Fund
- Work wear allowance
- Attendance Bonus
- Performance Related Bonus
- Wellbeing Days
- Additional Holidays (up to 5 extra days based on length of service)
- Childcare discount
- Free lunch
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