Happy Faces Playgroup is an early years setting situated in the heart of Sherfield-on-Loddon. The playgroup is run as a charity with a small voluntary committee. We have a capacity of 26 children per session and currently employ 10 members of staff including an administrator and an apprentice. We aim to provide high quality care and education for pre-school children (from 2 to 5 years old) in a fun, stimulating and caring environment. The staff work in partnership with parents to help children to learn and develop to their full potential.
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Preschool Manager to work 42 weeks a year (term time only + 3 weeks for planning)
Responsibilities:
· To know and understand all Nursery policies and ensure that these policies are implemented at all times.
· To be responsible for drawing up curriculum plans and monitor its effectiveness
· To be responsible for providing a high quality of education in line with OFSTED requirements
· To manage and support staff effectively
· To recognise staff training needs and look for courses that fulfil those needs
· To assist with recruitment of new team members where needed
· To work as part of the team
· To use self-initiative
· To be responsible for implementing systems of observation and record keeping
· Alongside the administrator, liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the setting and its curriculum, exchanging information about children's progress
· To be a health and safety coordinator
· To carry out risk assessments
· To be a designated safeguarding lead
· To use self-initiative
· To show professionalism at all times with patience and enthusiasm
· Where necessary, be prepared to work with the staff to cover leave/absences
· To liaise with the Management Committee, Ofsted services and other professionals as necessary to ensure that all legal and statutory requirements are implemented
Please note that above description is a basic outline of the expected duties and that full duties will be discussed during the interview process
Requirements:
· Minimum of NVQ level 3 in Early Years Qualification
· Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage's welfare, learning and development requirements
· Experience in running a preschool/nursery as a manager and/or a deputy
· Leadership, including organisation, the ability to motivate others and effective decision-making
· Passion for providing excellent high quality early years education.
· An ability to manage a team of early years practitioners
· Computer literacy, including confidence using Microsoft Office and record-keeping software
· An Enhanced DBS check will be completed on the successful candidate prior to employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.29 per hour
Benefits:
* Flexitime
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Sherfield on Loddon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person