Job Ref No.
ECC538711-5
Position Type:
Early Years
Pay Range:
£12 Position Start Date:
10/02/2025
Contract Type:
Part-time
Contract Term:
Permanent Application Close:
31/01/2025 Midnight
Date of Interviews:
TBC Responsibilities:
Assist with the planning of the curriculum using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance. Help to set up the Nursery interior and exterior to enable it to be a safe, secure, stimulating, and welcoming environment. Act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child's needs are recognised and met. Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members. Advise the Nursery Manager of any concerns e.g., over children, parents, or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary. Teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences, being aware and knowledgeable of the differing needs of ages of children i.e., Babies 0-2, 2-3 years and pre-school. Ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures. Support meal times within the setting, making it a sociable, productive, and useful tool for supporting children's learning and development. Actively participate at team meetings, supervisor meetings and appraisal meetings. Attend training courses as required and take responsibility for your development. Keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families, or other staff, which is acquired as part of the job. Be aware of and adhere to all of Goldcrest's operational policies and procedures. Ensure that clear, accurate records are kept and updated regularly. Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers. Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Manager. Take an active role to develop and deliver a play-based curriculum to meet the specific needs of two-year-olds. Monitor supplies of children's play materials and resources and report any shortfalls to the room leader. Ensure the nursery is always kept clean and tidy. This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager. Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
Willingness to learn and passion for quality children's care and education. Previous experience of working with young children. Sound knowledge of child development for children from birth to five years. Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Knowledge of child protection procedures. Able to communicate clearly with adults and children using a variety of techniques. An understanding of play-based approaches to children's learning and development. Commitment to equal opportunities. Friendly and flexible approach at work which facilitates the development of effective relationships. Desirable Criteria:
Knowledge of Local Authority and Regulatory requirements and inspection processes. Ability to support and inspire nursery colleagues to achieve the highest standards of care and education. Able to manage workload and time effectively. Qualifications
Minimum Level 2/3 qualification, and a commitment to extend your training (Essential). Current First Aid at Work qualification (Essential). Food Hygiene or equivalent training and compliance in food management. Relevant safeguarding/child protection training undertaken and a willingness to update training regularly (essential). Evidence of continuous professional development. Terms and Conditions
Hours: Minimum 18, maximum 25.5 hours per week over 5 days. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and does require a criminal records check. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them. References would be obtained prior to commencement of employment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances. Contact: Sarah Smith St Margaret's Catholic Church Hall Doddinghurst Road Doddinghurst, Brentwood Essex, CM15 0QH
Telephone:
07961 557415 Email:
manager@tendertotschildcare.co.uk
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ECC538711-5
Position Type:
Early Years
Pay Range:
£12 Position Start Date:
10/02/2025
Contract Type:
Part-time
Contract Term:
Permanent Application Close:
31/01/2025 Midnight
Date of Interviews:
TBC Responsibilities:
Assist with the planning of the curriculum using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance. Help to set up the Nursery interior and exterior to enable it to be a safe, secure, stimulating, and welcoming environment. Act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child's needs are recognised and met. Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members. Advise the Nursery Manager of any concerns e.g., over children, parents, or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary. Teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences, being aware and knowledgeable of the differing needs of ages of children i.e., Babies 0-2, 2-3 years and pre-school. Ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures. Support meal times within the setting, making it a sociable, productive, and useful tool for supporting children's learning and development. Actively participate at team meetings, supervisor meetings and appraisal meetings. Attend training courses as required and take responsibility for your development. Keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families, or other staff, which is acquired as part of the job. Be aware of and adhere to all of Goldcrest's operational policies and procedures. Ensure that clear, accurate records are kept and updated regularly. Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers. Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Manager. Take an active role to develop and deliver a play-based curriculum to meet the specific needs of two-year-olds. Monitor supplies of children's play materials and resources and report any shortfalls to the room leader. Ensure the nursery is always kept clean and tidy. This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager. Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
Willingness to learn and passion for quality children's care and education. Previous experience of working with young children. Sound knowledge of child development for children from birth to five years. Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Knowledge of child protection procedures. Able to communicate clearly with adults and children using a variety of techniques. An understanding of play-based approaches to children's learning and development. Commitment to equal opportunities. Friendly and flexible approach at work which facilitates the development of effective relationships. Desirable Criteria:
Knowledge of Local Authority and Regulatory requirements and inspection processes. Ability to support and inspire nursery colleagues to achieve the highest standards of care and education. Able to manage workload and time effectively. Qualifications
Minimum Level 2/3 qualification, and a commitment to extend your training (Essential). Current First Aid at Work qualification (Essential). Food Hygiene or equivalent training and compliance in food management. Relevant safeguarding/child protection training undertaken and a willingness to update training regularly (essential). Evidence of continuous professional development. Terms and Conditions
Hours: Minimum 18, maximum 25.5 hours per week over 5 days. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and does require a criminal records check. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them. References would be obtained prior to commencement of employment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances. Contact: Sarah Smith St Margaret's Catholic Church Hall Doddinghurst Road Doddinghurst, Brentwood Essex, CM15 0QH
Telephone:
07961 557415 Email:
manager@tendertotschildcare.co.uk
#J-18808-Ljbffr
