*Summary:*- To ensure effective leadership within the Birth to three unit/ Pre School Room.- To always operate in accordance with company policies and procedures.- To support the Executive Lead and cover in the role of their absence.- To support the Executive Lead in working toward the whole company Vision, Mission and Values*Responsibilities/ Duties:*- To comply with legal requirements and Rosy Apple Childcare Policies and Procedures.- Ensure staff within your base room, follow and adhere to Policies and Procedures.- Take part in continuous professional development.- Be an effective communicator- Responsible for SEND within base room, including identifying support needed, and actioning.- Monitor children’s progress within the base room.- Ensure quality educational programmes are followed.- Lead the base room in providing high standards of provision for children.- Engage in positive leadership, promoting and supporting staff welfare.- Support the executive lead in safeguarding children, families and staff within the setting.- Positive partnership working with parents and external agencies.- Work in line with statutory framework including legal requirements.- Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.- Support the Executive lead with administrative duties.- Support the Executive lead with collection and recording of fees.- Use IT software packages as supplied by the company.- Ensure confidentiality of information received in line with Policies and Procedures.- Maintain high standards of health and safety.*Accountable to:*- Executive Lead- Senior Management Team*Accountable for:*- All staff, children and visitors within the setting.- Legal Requirements- Learning and Development- Leadership*JOB and PERSON SPECIFICATION*: Lead Practitioner Little Achievers Nurseries*Job Title* -Lead Practitioner*Experience**Essential*- 1 years’ experience in a leadership role within the early years sector.- History of a successful career in Early Years.- Previous experience with fee collection and administrative duties linked to nursery IT systems*Qualifications**Essential*- Level 3 or above in Early Years Education and Childcare, or other relevant qualification.- Leadership and Management Level 3 qualification or working towards/ willing to enrol onto within 3 months of starting role.*Desirable*- Degree Level Early Years Qualification.*Training**Essential*- Evidence of engagement in Continuous Professional Development*Desirable*- Mandatory training completed including, First Aid, Safeguarding Level 1, 2 and 3, FGM, Radicalisation, Child Sexual Exploitation, Online Safety, Faith Based Abuse Witchcraft, EHA, Manual Handling, Health and Safety, Food Hygiene.- Level 3 SEND*Knowledge and skills**Essential*- Positive Leadership Skills- Proven excellent Communication Skills- Good level of competency with Information Technology- Demonstrate creativity and innovation- Compassionate- Excellent attendance and time keeping- Ambitious drive and passionJob Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: £14.00 per hourExpected hours: 32 – 40 per weekBenefits:* Company pension* Employee discount* Free parking* On-site parkingWork Location: In person