Job Description

My client (nursery) in Crawley is seeking a early years lead practitioner.

Please only apply if you are within a 40 minute commute distance.

Responsible to:

Nursery Manager

Main purpose of the role:

To follow the current policies, procedures and legislations from the EYFS and 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 the ethos.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Essential Criteria

o Qualified Teacher Status, Early Years Professional Status, Early Years Teacher Status or another suitable level 6 qualification (This qualification could be an Early Childhood Studies degree that meets the QAA Benchmark Statement, with assessed placements across the 0-2, 3-5 and 5-7 age ranges leading to the award of Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies. Course providers will be able to confirm if the programme meets the QAA)

o You will have relevant Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths.

o A minimum of 2 years' experience of working in an early years setting.

o Current safeguarding training

o To hold a current First Aid Certificate

Desirable Criteria

o Experience of leading and supporting team members

o Leadership training and qualifications

o Training in supporting children with Special Educational Needs

KNOWLEDGE

Essential Criteria

o Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS Framework

o An extensive knowledge of planning for children's individual needs and next steps using the EYFS framework

o A full knowledge of child development and the key person role

o Knowledge of all Health and Safety policies and procedures

o A full knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Desirable Criteria

o Knowledge of the inspection process of regulatory bodies

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential Criteria

o Ability to lead and motivate a team

o Excellent communicate skills both verbal and written

o Respect all cultures of colleagues, children and families

o Ability to work individually and as part of a team

o Self motivated and a positive attitude

o The ability to be self reflective on nursery practise to raise quality standards

o Ability to use own initiative

o Kind and caring nature

Desirable Criteria

o IT skills

o The ability to prioritise your workload

OTHER

Essential Criteria

o A DBS check

o A willingness to learn undertake further relevant training

Desirable Criteria

o 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: 29,406.00 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