Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Hopscotch Pre School (Room Leader) (Term Time Only)
Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship as a Room Leader at Hopscotch Pre School, Ferndown.
Hopscotch Preschool and Nursery is a long-established setting based in Ferndown and caters for children from 3 months to 3 years.
We value fun and a great atmosphere! Children learn most successfully when they are happy and secure, supported by a team who are happy and fun-loving!
We are a busy and thriving setting within a purpose-built building surrounded by large outdoor spaces and overlooking protected heathland.
Your duties and responsibilities will include;
The role of a Room Leader
The role of a Room Leader looks after the educational and social development of babies from 3 months to 2 years old.
Their primary duties include providing children with a safe environment to learn, helping them to develop basic social and behavioural skills and engaging them in age-appropriate play activities whilst leading a team of 5.
* Manage and support the team of childcare workers and educators in the room.
* Delegate tasks and responsibilities to staff, ensuring a smooth workflow.
* Mentor and train staff to ensure high standards of care and education are maintained.
* Plan and deliver age-appropriate learning activities that support the developmental needs of the children.
* Organise a daily routine that balances learning, play, and rest.
* Create stimulating environments with engaging activities that encourage children’s curiosity and development.
* Ensure individual learning plans are developed to meet the needs of each child.
* Ensure the room is always well-organized and that all resources are available and used effectively.
* Set up activities and create displays that reflect the children's work and progress.
What are we looking for?
* Early Years qualification (Level 3 or higher) in childcare.
* Strong leadership and organisational skills.
* Experience working in an early year setting.
* Good communication skills, both with children and adults.
Requirements
* A Level 3 Childcare qualification is essential
* Must have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent
Hours
* Hopscotch Pre School is open from 7:45am – 6:00pm Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
* The successful candidate will be required to work 39 hours per week over 4 days with the same day off each week
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Benefits
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
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