Overview
Harbour Bears Management Committee are seeking to appoint a committed and creative individual with a passion for Early Years education.
The successful candidate will be primarily responsible to the Pre-school Leader and secondly to the Management Committee. They should support the Leader in providing a stimulating and varied programme of play and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children.
Duties
* Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues to foster positive relationships.
* Observe and assess children's individual needs and plan to meet these needs daily. Listen to, encourage, stimulate and enable all children as appropriate.
* Observe and assess progress, providing feedback to parents on their development.
* Maintain a safe and clean nursery environment, adhering to health and safety regulations and implement the standards indicated by Early Years.
* Implement the policies and procedures of the Pre-school.
* Deputise for the Leader in their absence as and when required.
* Manage classroom activities, ensuring that all children are engaged and participating.
* Attend and participate in all staff meetings and assist in curriculum planning to ensure staff are fully aware of their roles and the progression of the play curriculum throughout the year..
* Be available to attend relevant training courses at the discretion of Management Committee.
* Preparation of playroom before children arrive and tidy it up when they leave. Ensure, in conjunction with the Leader, that good standards of hygiene are followed and that equipment is safe and regularly checked for repair.
* Advise the Leader of any matter requiring attention eg concerns about a child, state of equipment etc.
* Keep strictly confidential any personal information regarding the children, their families or other staff which is learnt as part of the job. Such information must not be passed on unless it is in the interest of the child. The Deputy Leader will then approach the Leader with the information. Only if he/she feels the Leader is not taking adequate action should the Deputy Leader take the matter further eg to Chairperson of Management Committee and/or Early Years Advisor.
* Participate in the organisation of special events, outings, visits and fundraising activities.
* Assist the Leader in issuing receipts to parents/carers for fees due and making lodgements at least on a weekly basis.
* Assist the Leader in keeping up to date records as stipulated by Social Services and the Management Committee (ie daily register, accident book, observations, children's progress and waiting lists).
Qualifications
* Qualified to or agree to start/be working towards NVQ Level 5 (Early Years Care and Education) or equivalent.
* Proven experience working with young children in a childcare or educational setting.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage classroom dynamics effectively.
* Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
* A genuine passion for childcare and the development of young minds.
* Ability to create engaging activities that cater to diverse learning styles.
* Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.75 per hour
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Harbour Bears Deputy Leader