We currently have a full-time opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Outdoor Lead Early Learning Practitioner who would enjoy working as part of our experienced team in a lively and friendly environment.
The role will be based at H@PP, our outdoor facility at Pollok Park, and is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, working 35 hours per week between the hours of 7.45 am and 6 pm.
Main Responsibilities:
We have a full-time opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Outdoor Lead Early Years Practitioner based at H@PP who would enjoy working as part of our experienced, qualified team in a lively and friendly environment. In addition, the successful candidate would lead our holiday provision and deputise for the Pre-School Manager during holidays.
Day to day tasks would include working as part of a team with shared responsibilities for:
* Creating a stimulating learning environment which fosters creativity, curiosity and challenge
* Promoting positive relationships with parents, children and colleagues
* Safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of the children
* Making accurate and effective use of assessment reflecting the needs, interests and developmental stage of the individual child
* Using self-evaluation to identify areas for improvement
* Demonstrating a commitment to on-going CPD eg training, weekly planning and monthly quality assurance/self-evaluation activities.
When leading the holiday club additional individual responsibilities will include:-
* Ensuring the effective daily management of the Pre-School holiday provision
* Displaying sound knowledge of all policies, procedures, statutory requirements and Care Inspectorate expectations, ensuring compliance at all times.
Ideal Candidate:
Interested candidates must hold current SSSC registration and a Childcare Management or Leadership qualification in accordance with SSSC regulations (or be willing to undertake the qualification).
We are looking to develop our outdoor provision and would like to appoint a candidate holding Level 3 Certificate in Forest School Programme Leadership.