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 adhered to. Ensuring the children are always safe and well looked after, being 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 for 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 adhered to. Ensuring the children are always safe and well looked after, being 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 for 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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