In April 2002 the Old School House in Blakedown, Kidderminster was re‑designed and renovated to provide a premier pre‑school and out of school care facility.
Blue Hoots is registered with OFSTED and our Inspection was in August 2023 the outcome was GOOD. Blue Hoots has also taken part in the Early childhood Environment Rating Scale, known as ‘ECERS’ with a good outcome, we also have periodic environmental health inspections and regular fire drills.
Blue Hoots offers flexible childcare for children from 3 months to 5 years. We encourage parents’ to use minimum of 2 days per week as it has been proven to make separation anxiety easier. We allocate funding between the hours of 8:30am 4:00pm term time only for all children.
Working for this long standing privately owned nursery we would expect you to: To provide a caring, secure environment, through individual attention and group activities and to organise appropriate range of leisure and educational activities for children between the ages of 0 – 5.
Key Areas
* Activity planning
* Liaison with parents
* Supervise care of children
* Direct play work
Main duties and responsibilities
* Activity Planning – To provide a safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities for a range of age groups
* Preparing activities, organising programmes/theme and arranging equipment
* Ensure that all activities are inclusive for all children to take part in
To help to develop and maintain good relationships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day‑to‑day caring needs.
To encourage parental involvement and support through the development of effective working relationships.
To share good practice with other staff as needed.
Supervision and care of children
* Ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with statutory responsibilities.
* Ensure that risk assessments are completed prior to commencing activities with children.
* When involved in cooking, ensure that food preparation and handling is carried out within the guidelines set out by our policies and procedure and that the food is balanced and healthy in accordance with recommended dietary requirements.
* To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring that all staff and volunteers observe Nursery policies and procedures to keep children safe from harm.
Direct Playwork
* To plan wide range of creative and enjoyable activities.
* Ensure that play meets the full range of children's individual and group needs.
* To fully support inclusive practice, and ensure that all children can be involved in the activities offered if they wish.
Other
* To undertake continuous professional development, including short courses and qualifications relevant to a Nursery Practitioner.
* To promote the aims and objectives of the nursery.
* To be aware of the setting’s responsibilities according to the SEND Code of Practice and ensure these are incorporated in the daily practice.
* To understand and adhere to policies, procedures and standards at all times.
* To ensure the nursery offers the highest standards of physical and emotional care, health and safety, and food hygiene at all times.
* To assist with the preparation and maintenance of materials and equipment.
* To record accidents in the accident book.
* Ensure children are collected in strict accordance with the nursery’s Child Collection Policy.
* To ensure the nursery offers a high quality, inclusive environment which meets the needs of all children, regardless of culture, religion, and physical or emotional development.
* To always ensure confidentiality within the nursery.
* To participate in activities which fall outside of normal working hours as required, e.g. Training, Staff Meetings, 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 and Deputy.
This role is term time only.
Entry requirements
Early Years/Childcare Level 2 qualification or extensive experience working in a nursery setting - essential
GCSE Maths & English at grade 4 or above - desirable
Skills required
* Customer care skills
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non‑judgemental
* Physical fitness
Training to be provided
Maths and English Function Skills if required.
Things to consider
This is a physical and active role and you will need to be alert and have the ability to get involved. This role is term time only.
Upon successful completion of your level 3 apprenticeship there may be the opportunity for a full time job and further training.
Location
Blue Hoots Pre School
Blue Hoots Pre School Nursery, Birmingham Road,
Kidderminster,
Worcestershire, England.
DY10 3JN
At a Glance
Working week:
Mon - Fri between 7.30am - 5.30pm
Duration:
18 Months
Apprenticeship standard:
Early years educator (Level 3)
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