1. Buttercups Children's Nursery, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 2PN
2. £12.00 per hour, hours to be discussed at interview
3. Full time
4. Permanent (subject to 3 month probationary period)
5. Reference: 0568
6. Required as soon as possible
Buttercups Childrens Nursery is currently looking for a Baby room leader to lead a small team. You will need to be able to provide high quality care and education to young children in a fun and warm environment that encourages children to learn and grow following the curiosity approach. We are a small close-knit team who is looking for someone to join our established nursery.
Our Mission Statement
At Buttercups children’s nursery we aim to:
7. provide a happy, secure, stimulating environment for all children to help them to play, learn and develop
8. provide a continually improving environment which helps children to develop to their full potential. We use our reflective practice to ensure the service we provide meets the changing needs of our children and parents
9. respect all children and families and value diversity and each child’s individuality. We aim to provide an inclusive service to everyone meeting the needs of each child
10. provide an environment where the children feel safe, at home and relaxed so that they are free to learn explore and develop in a stimulating environment to their maximum potential
11. encourage our children to respect themselves and others and engage in positive risk-taking and decision making building their self-confidence and self-esteem
12. encourage children to be responsible for themselves and actions and become confident in making decisions and developing their independence
13. hold British values at the heart of what we do - we teach children about respect, tolerance, boundaries and about embracing each other’s individuality.
What will the job entail?
14. to lead a small group of staff and children aged 2 and under, in the role of our baby room leader
15. be an excellent key person to a small group of children, ensuring that they feel safe, cared for and welcomed into our setting
16. plan stimulating activities and set up invitations to play both inside and outside to support learning
17. complete regular assessments and observations to inform planning for children’s next steps of learning and development
18. work within the setting’s policies and procedures to maintain the safety of all children and work as part of a team to safeguard and protect children, whilst allowing them to assess their own risks and take on new challenges
19. be a team player working closely with the other early year’s practitioners
20. deliver a high quality, play based curriculum responding to individual children’s interests and needs following the curiosity approach
21. work closely with parents, colleagues, and other professionals to ensure that all children are able to reach their potential
22. ensure records are properly completed, ., daily attendance register and accident records
23. assist with the planning and implementation of the Early Years curriculum. Helping to prepare and set up the environment to ensure it furthers children’s learning
24. help set up the room and help tidy away at the end of the session, ensuring that all toys and equipment are always clean and safe
25. to attend and contribute to staff meetings and attend relevant training
26. maintain confidentiality at all times with information regarding the children, their families, and others
27. to liaise with staff and parents/carers, ensuring the smooth daily running of the setting is maintained. Ensure that all concerns and complaints are dealt with in a professional manner and in accordance with the policies and procedure
28. attend regular team meetings and supervisions
29. to promote smooth transitions for children to the preschool area of the nursery.
High quality leadership
30. staff deployment on a day-to-day basis (indoors and outdoors) in the absence of the supervisor
31. support the manager in the monitoring of systems and records including: key person system, My Learning Journeys, Individual Education Plans (IEP), Behaviour Support plans, Safeguarding and Welfare concerns
32. ensuring staff confidentiality is maintained at all times
33. support the manager with the induction of staff, students and volunteers
34. support the manager in contributing to regular team meetings.
Your responsibilities
35. to be a good role model to all staff and children, maintain professional standards and work within the policies and procedures of the setting
36. to have key children and carry out regular assessments and observations and complete reports and support staff with completing them
37. to keep up to date with safeguarding, first aid and food hygiene training in accordance with the EYFs.
You will need:
38. a full and relevant level 3 qualification in childcare
39. relevant GCSEs in Mathematics and English at C or above, which is a grade 4
40. excellent knowledge of the EYFS
41. experience of working in a group setting
42. up to date safeguarding and first aid certificate (preferable).
Desirable criteria
43. experience of leadership within a nursery setting
44. knowledge and understanding of the curiosity approach
45. food hygiene certificate – or willing to update.
We are a small private nursery based in Stowmarket. We have a close-knit team of staff. We operate a nursery as well as a before and after school club on the grounds of Combs Ford Primary school.
We will offer you:
46. regular opportunities to attend training/professional development
47. opportunities for overtime and holiday cover
48. no weekend working
49. a supportive friendly environment
50. a pension scheme
51. a uniform (provided)
52. discounted gym membership at the local gym
53. 5.6 weeks holiday per year.