A brand new family-owned independent nursery with two settings: one in the heart of Trowbridge town centre above Baloos Softplay Centre, providing full day care for children aged 2-5 years, and the other in Melksham along Spa Road, offering full day care for children aged 0-5 years.
Join the team at Bumpers Nursery and train towards an Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship.
The purpose of the job is to:
1. Support the Management in establishing ‘Excellence in childcare with a difference’.
2. Maintain high standards of leadership and personal development for staff and children.
3. Liaise with all other team leaders.
Main responsibilities include:
* Upholding our mission statement: ‘Excellence in childcare with a difference’.
* Supporting Management and undertaking day-to-day duties in their absence, such as managing staff ratios, handling emails and messages.
* Inducting new staff members.
* Conducting staff appraisals, PDP, and TNA.
* Implementing and monitoring area business plans, including training.
* Organizing area and management meetings.
* Supporting effective communication with senior staff, including Management, Senco, Team Leaders, Mentors, and Assessors.
* Supporting disciplinary procedures when necessary.
* Marketing the nursery to prospective clients.
* Inducting new parents and children.
* Managing learning journeys for key children and team members.
* Assisting with ILP implementation for SEN children.
* Liaising with parents about their child's progress and facilitating meetings.
* Participating in core training provided by management.
* Supporting Parents’ evenings and social events.
* Ensuring effective communication between staff and parents.
* Monitoring and supporting behavior management policies.
* Ensuring compliance with National Care Standards, Ofsted, Equality Act, and internal policies.
* Implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through daily observations, planning, and record-keeping.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
* A Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
* Experience working in a nursery or early years setting.
* Strong understanding of EYFS and child development.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Passion for working with young children.
* Teamwork skills and a positive attitude.
* First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain).
* Experience in planning and delivering learning activities.
* Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
Entry Requirements
Same as above qualifications and experience, emphasizing the importance of relevant early years experience and understanding of EYFS.
Desirable Skills & Attributes
First Aid certification, planning and delivery experience, safeguarding knowledge.
Skills Required
* Customer care skills
* Logical thinking
* Creativity
* Initiative
* Non-judgmental attitude
* Physical fitness
Training to be Provided
Support from an assessor throughout your apprenticeship.
Things to Consider
This role requires physical activity, alertness, and active involvement.
Future Prospects
Opportunity for a Level 5 Early Years Apprenticeship, with potential for a permanent position and further training.
Location
Bumpers Nursery - Melksham
56B Spa Road,
Melksham,
Wiltshire, England.
SN12 7NY
At a Glance
Salary: £26,416 per year
Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 5:30
Duration: 24 Months
Start Date: 26/05/2025
Application Deadline: 25/05/2025
Apprenticeship Standard: Early Years Lead Practitioner (Level 5)
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