My client (nursery) in Crawley is seeking an early years senior practitioner.
Please only apply if you are within a 40-minute commute distance.
Responsible to:
Deputy Manager Main purpose of the role:
To follow the current policies, procedures, and legislations from the EYFS and ensure that the nursery philosophy is abided by. Ensuring the children are always safe and well looked after. To be a good role model to the children and staff, mentoring and motivating the team, creating a happy working environment, and adhering to nursery ethos. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Essential Criteria: An early year’s qualification Level 3 with Level 3 Management, early years qualification Level 4, 5 or Foundation Degree. Level 2 English and maths qualifications (for example, Functional Skills or GCSEs). A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in an early years setting. Current safeguarding training. To hold a current First Aid Certificate. Desirable Criteria: Leadership training and qualifications. Experience of leading and supporting team members. Training in supporting children with Special Educational Needs. KNOWLEDGE Essential Criteria: Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS Framework. An extensive knowledge of planning for children’s individual needs and next steps using the EYFS framework. A full knowledge of child development and the key person role. A full knowledge of all Health and Safety policies and procedures. A full knowledge of safeguarding procedures. Desirable Criteria: Knowledge of the inspection process of regulatory bodies. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Essential Criteria: Ability to lead and motivate a team. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Respect all cultures of colleagues, children, and families. Ability to work individually and as part of a team. Self-motivated and a positive attitude. The ability to be self-reflective on nursery practice to raise quality standards. Ability to use own initiative. Kind and caring nature. Desirable Criteria: IT skills. The ability to prioritise your workload. OTHER Essential Criteria: A willingness to learn and undertake further relevant training. A DBS check. Desirable Criteria: Full, clean UK driving license. Please apply using your CV, and we will aim to respond within 3 working days. Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent Pay:
£28,840.50 per year Benefits: Company pension On-site parking Referral programme Flexible language requirement: English not required Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred) Experience: Nursery: 1 year (preferred) Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred) Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Management: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred) Work Location:
In person Reference ID:
533
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Deputy Manager Main purpose of the role:
To follow the current policies, procedures, and legislations from the EYFS and ensure that the nursery philosophy is abided by. Ensuring the children are always safe and well looked after. To be a good role model to the children and staff, mentoring and motivating the team, creating a happy working environment, and adhering to nursery ethos. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Essential Criteria: An early year’s qualification Level 3 with Level 3 Management, early years qualification Level 4, 5 or Foundation Degree. Level 2 English and maths qualifications (for example, Functional Skills or GCSEs). A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in an early years setting. Current safeguarding training. To hold a current First Aid Certificate. Desirable Criteria: Leadership training and qualifications. Experience of leading and supporting team members. Training in supporting children with Special Educational Needs. KNOWLEDGE Essential Criteria: Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS Framework. An extensive knowledge of planning for children’s individual needs and next steps using the EYFS framework. A full knowledge of child development and the key person role. A full knowledge of all Health and Safety policies and procedures. A full knowledge of safeguarding procedures. Desirable Criteria: Knowledge of the inspection process of regulatory bodies. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Essential Criteria: Ability to lead and motivate a team. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Respect all cultures of colleagues, children, and families. Ability to work individually and as part of a team. Self-motivated and a positive attitude. The ability to be self-reflective on nursery practice to raise quality standards. Ability to use own initiative. Kind and caring nature. Desirable Criteria: IT skills. The ability to prioritise your workload. OTHER Essential Criteria: A willingness to learn and undertake further relevant training. A DBS check. Desirable Criteria: Full, clean UK driving license. Please apply using your CV, and we will aim to respond within 3 working days. Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent Pay:
£28,840.50 per year Benefits: Company pension On-site parking Referral programme Flexible language requirement: English not required Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred) Experience: Nursery: 1 year (preferred) Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred) Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Management: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred) Work Location:
In person Reference ID:
533
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