Skills and abilities: Knowledge and practical understanding of child development and parenting. Knowledge and understanding of legislation and regulations relating to nurseries for young children and the inspections process by OFSTED. Ability to think critically and make decisions. Able to work independently and manage own time efficiently. Experience of managing, supervising, and appraising staff. Ability to develop an effective team. Warm and caring personality - friendly and approachable to families. Ability to create and implement basic systems for child records and reports required for finance, marketing, operational etc. as per laid out by the Manager. Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels. Commitment to equal opportunities for all children and families. Exposure to management skills such as staff mentoring and guidance, meeting deadlines, efficiently organised. Promote an effective team environment and best practice. Promote continual personal development and learning amongst employees. Ability to carry out light physical duties to include lifting babies and children, housekeeping tasks and setting up resources. Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours. A positive attitude towards the use of authority and maintaining discipline. Able to communicate effectively with adults and children. Excellent organisational skills. Able to work under pressure. Able to demonstrate reliability and initiative. A professional attitude and manner. Flexibility in writing reports, letters, supervisions, and emails. Flexibility to cope with changing needs of the setting.
Relevant Experience: A minimum of 2 years post in a Senior position of a good or outstanding setting or a proven track record to improve settings which are below standard. Experience of working with children 0-5 years old. Experience of working in a large setting. Experience of successfully passing Ofsted Inspection to 'Good or Outstanding'.
Education and Training: Educated to GCSE level with passes in four or more subjects, two of which are English and Maths. Childcare qualified to minimum Level 3 from a recognised awarding scheme. Fully trained in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Fully trained in Child Protection and Safeguarding Children, behaviour management, special educational needs, health and safety, key person, equal opportunities, safer recruitment. Evidence of managerial training, how to manage people, budgets, fiscal, recruitment, and staff development. A current and valid Paediatric First Aid Certificate (6 hour or 12 hours accredited course). Fluency in written and spoken English. If you are interested in the role and have all the relevant qualifications and experience, please apply.
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