Baby Room Leader - Early Years Educator

Little Years Nursery employees are expected to value the core values of the company, Family Excellence & Development. The aspects should be reflected in all aspects of their work. The role of the Educators is to support all children in our care; the educator will be an inspiring, compassionate, kind, and caring individual who seeks to motivate and educate.

As a baby room leader, you would be responsible for the daily rhythm of the baby room and all those in the room.

Responsibilities:

• Offer all children equal opportunities regarding their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background; in particular, challenging situations where racism or discrimination is displayed.
• Support children’s wellbeing at all times.
• Support the requirements of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities via specialist programs to ensure the Company’s admission policy is as inclusive as possible.
• Identify an individual to be trained to support this.
• Develop and maintain the nursery environment and equipment to ensure that it provides a clean, safe and high-quality learning environment that offers children a wide range of experiences.
• Ensure that appropriate records and administration systems, including the children’s families, staffing, registers, health and safety, sickness records etc., are maintained to ensure confidentiality of information.
• Ensure that Health & Safety policies are fully implemented within the nursery with support from the Health and Safety Consultant.
• Ensure the required standards of cleanliness and hygiene are achieved, risk assessments are in place, and that best practice is communicated and promoted throughout the nursery.
• Develop and maintain an ethos of reflective practice across the nursery and use information to develop and support development plans designed to address areas identified for development across the nursery and for individuals.
• Adhere to the guidance issued in the Company’s Operational Plan, Policies and Procedures, and Staff Handbook, and ensure this is implemented throughout the nursery.
• Work with the management & leadership team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.
• Attend meetings and training as necessary to ensure own professional development.
• Take necessary action to ensure the smooth running of the setting and the safety and well-being of children, parents, and colleagues.
• Provide excellent care and education to all children and have responsibility for your key family.
• Work as a team to ensure all learning development is recorded and the children's care needs are met and communicated to all.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience and qualifications are desirable.
• Knowledge of the EYFS and of high-quality early years practice including statutory requirements, theorists, and current research.
• Knowledge of and commitment to child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities, and SEN/Inclusion.
• An ability to work with a compassionate and caring approach.
• A team player with a flexible, considered, kind and resilient approach.
• Approachable manner with a high level of interpersonal skills.
• The ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Physical Requirements:

• Kneeling
• Bending
• Sitting on the floor
• Pushing/Pulling
• Jumping
• Running
• Dancing
• Sweeping
• Singing
• Standing
• Twisting at the waist
• Raising arms above the head
• Rising from kneeling/sitting position
• Lifting and carrying children up to the age of 5.

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