What skills and experience we're looking for
KNOwLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential:
* Hold or working towards a relevant professional qualification such as NNEB/BTEC Nursery Nursing or CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education or NVQ Guidance and Education Level 3 or above, or a B.Ed. Early Years qualification; or an equivalent qualification (C/A)
* Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, in both English and Maths (C)
* Current knowledge of ACPC procedures and how to implement them successfully (A/I/R)
* Knowledge of 1989 Children’s Act, National Day Care Standards and Ofsted’s Educational requirements (A/I/R)
* Knowledge of guidance documents which support the development of young children’s learning (A/I/R)
* Experience of working in partnership with other agencies (A/I/R)
* Experience of working in close partnership with carers (A/I/R)
* At least two years post qualifying experience (A/I)
* Able to communicate with a wide range of people individually, in groups and at all appropriate levels (A/I/R)
* Able to motivate children and sustain their interest in play activities (A/I/R)
* Able to contribute to the team (A/I/R)
* Able to make a contribution when dealing with other people (A/I/R)
* Able to plan effectively to support children’s learning (A/I/R)
* Able to prepare and present written reports to support children’s development and wellbeing (A/I/R)
* Able to demonstrate the ability to problem solve (A/I/R)
* Able to offer support to children and families in a multi-cultural environment (A/I/R)
* Able to work in a responsive partnership with parents and carers (A/I/R)
* Able to identify and manage risk and consequences through assessment and appropriate action (A/I/R)
* Able to supervise young children (A/I/R)
* Able to take and accept instructions (A/I/R)
Desirable:
* Knowledge of the future of childcare services nationally and locally (A/I/R)
* Experience of professional employment in work with young children and families, preferably in a nursery environment (A/I/R)
* Emergency First Aid or First Aid at Work qualification (C)
* Experience of working with Child Protection (A/I/R)
* Experience of supervising others (A/I/R)
* Able to use ICT (C/A/I)
* Willing to have a flexible working approach to the nursery environment (A/I/R)
What the school offers its staff
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
* Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
* Access to an extensive discounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
* 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
* Gym & fitness discounts
* Cycle to Work scheme*
* Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
* Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
* Menopause Support Service
* Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
Commitment to safeguarding
We are 100% committed to safeguarding our children through safer recruitment practices and staff training.
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