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Set in the beautiful rural setting of Luckington (Village outside Chippenham) we are a small pre school, taking 20 children per day aged 2 years - 4 years and we offer wrap around care in the morning and afternoon for Luckington School.
We have a team of 6 staff who are warm, kind individuals all of whom offer a wide range of experience, eager to welcome someone new to our team.
We are looking for someone who possess:
* NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Essential
* Leadership and Management Experience Desirable but training available for right candidate.
* All about the role:
MAIN DUTIES
o To work alongside the Manager, Deputy and the staff team with a positive manner to uphold the ethos and values of the Preschool.
o To take a lead role in supporting the Preschool (Manager and Deputy) and in their absence with delivering high quality provision and care for young children and staff.
o To develop the planning and seasonal curriculum plans to ensure that the individual needs of the children are identified and met using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for guidance.
o To contribute to maintaining an attractive and welcoming environment, especially within base room.
o To support your team in the smooth running of the Preschool and to help set up and tidy away daily activities.
o To be pro-active in looking for opportunities to improve your room.
o To act as key person to a group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each childs needs are recognised and met.
o To keep an up-to-date and relevant record of key childrens development in the form of observations, development records, age refinements, etc.
o To work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members ensuring the equality of access and opportunity is afforded to all.
o To advise the Manager of any concerns e.g., health, safeguarding and well-being of children, parents/carers or the safety of equipment.
o To provide for childrens basic needs in terms of changing, washing and toilet training.
o To always supervise and support children.
o To be vigilant of health and safety issues, conducting risk assessments as necessary and reporting any issues to the Preschool Manager.
o To work alongside parents of children with additional needs to provide full inclusion in the Preschool.
o To follow the settings whistle blowing and safeguarding policy.
o To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences.
o To ensure we offer all children equal opportunities, with regards to religious persuasion, ethnic origins, gender, disabilities and cultural or linguistic backgrounds.
o To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures.
o To support mealtimes within the setting and assist with preparation where necessary.
o To assist with domestic tasks within the Preschool ensuring the equipment, toys and premises are kept clean and tidy.
o To actively participate at staff meetings, supervisions and appraisals.
o To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for personal development.
o To ensure confidentiality, where appropriate, is maintained.
o To be aware of and adhere to all the settings operational policies, procedures and risk assessments.
o To ensure the settings paperwork is completed accurately.
o To promote the setting to current parents/carers and potential customers.
o To work effectively as part of a team and undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the Manager or Senior staff.
o To always model best practice, lead, guide and support preschool room staff.
o To be flexible and adaptable in their approach to fulfilling their duties.
Location: Luckington, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6NU
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