Main purpose of the job:
§ To ensure the setting continues to meet the safeguarding and welfare and learning and development requirements within the Early Years Foundations Stage, Ofsted and other legislative requirements.
§ Inspirationally lead and manage the staff team to ensure that all children attending the setting, receive high quality care, are kept safe and receive stimulating play experiences which meet their individual needs and interest.
§ To monitor and evaluate practices, polices and process that support children's education, development and wellbeing.
§ To keep up to date with all local and national changes that affect early years and cascade relevant information to the staff team.
§ Lead on making collaborative links with other settings and agencies to build in the settings continuous developments and improve outcomes for all children.
Key responsibilities:
§ To role model and monitor high quality practices that will ensure the smooth day to day organisation and operation of the setting.
§ To monitor the effectiveness of designated roles within the setting.
§ To ensure that all management and business records are regularly updated and maintained.
§ To build and maintain effective communication and positive relationships with staff, parents, carers, families and relevant professionals, whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.
§ To ensure that health and safety procedures provide a safe environment that promotes health and wellbeing of all children, staff, families and visitors.
§ To be alert to issues of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring that the welfare and safety of children attending the setting is promoted to follow safeguarding procedures as detailed in the setting policy and as directed by the local safeguarding team.
§ To ensure that performance management systems are effective, including carrying out regular supervision meetings and annual appraisals with all staff, supporting improvements to practice and continuous professional development.
§ To maintain an accurate succession plan which demonstrates the commitment to supporting staffs CPD and whole setting training requirements to ensure a highly effective staff team.
§ Keep up to date with research and good practice, to improve own knowledge and understanding and ensure effective practice within the setting.
§ To lead on accuracy, collation and analysis of summative assessments and ensure that planning processes are effective in providing stimulating ad varied opportunities for children to be motivated and enthused in their learning.
§ To ensure culture of excellence in all the setting activities is supported by thorough reflection and self- evaluation and that the drive for continuous improvement promotes high levels of achievement for all children.
§ To work in accordance with the company's Equality and Diversity policy.
§ To work within the company's policies and procedures.
§ To lead on and liaise with the owners on effective business development, marketing and business administration.
§ To be responsible for the smooth running of the nursery.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Childcare
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Ashford TN24 8UN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Do you hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification or higher
* Do you have or are able to obtain a clear DBS for the UK and Oversees (if you have ever worked or lived abroad )?
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person