Head of Preschool

Creative Explorers is looking for someone to be the Head of our Pre school setting.

The Preschool was opened in 2017 and has capacity for 36 children, the  nursery is independently located but only a short walk from our Babies and Toddler site.Creative Explorers Preschool has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted in September 2018, and encourages children to learn through play whilst investigating and exploring the world around them. 

The children have access to a fantastic garden: a large outdoor area on the Preschool grounds which is great for developing their physical skills. 

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

To deliver a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in our nursery alongside keeping everyone safe. As part of the senior team you will be responsible for leading, mentoring and coaching a team of early year’s practitioners

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consistently deliver and plan for children to engage in rich learning opportunities and provide exceptional care that helps all children to develop and meets their individual needs
• Make accurate and effective assessments which reflect the needs, interests and stages of development of the child by effective delivery of the key person approach
• Ensuring an enabling environment by providing consistent, stimulating and inspiring activities for the children in both the indoor and outdoor area as a continuous provision
• Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education and provide feedback to management to create a consistent approach of early years practice
• Ensure that British Values are incorporated and demonstrated through the Early Years Foundation Stage learning and play
• Safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of children in line with our child protection and keeping everyone safe policies and procedures
• Ensure internal policies and procedures are adhered to whilst also meeting the external legislation and guidelines from our governing bodies
• Promote and follow guidelines implemented for managing behaviour including supporting children to manage their own feelings and behaviours
• Continually work in partnership with colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of the children ensuring a diverse and inclusive approach is maintained at all times
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential families to support the retention and ongoing occupancy growth
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication at all levels
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions for continuous professional development
• Demonstrate the HEART principles in everyday working life
• Working as part of a larger team to ensure all essential day to day tasks are completed in line with the nursery demands ie. Hygiene standards and room preparation
• To provide support for your colleagues within the nursery and the broader business

EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL):

• Post qualified experience of working within the Early Years sector
• Previous experience of working as a key person

EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE):

• Specific experience of working with 3-4 year age range
• Team Leader experience
• Experience of working and supporting children and families with additional needs

KNOWLEDGE (ESSENTIAL):

• Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection
• Knowledge and understanding of wider legislative requirements for working with children

KNOWLEDGE (DESIRABLE):

• Coaching and mentoring experience

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES (ESSENTIAL):

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable and embrace new ways of doing things
• Child Protection

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES (DESIRABLE):

• Genuine desire and passion for ongoing learning and development
• Ability to identify issues prior to escalation and provide solutions

QUALIFICATIONS (ESSENTIAL):

• Full and relevant Level 3 and or above (equivalent) Childcare qualification
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• Current Paediatric First Aid

QUALIFICATIONS (DESIREABLE)

• QTS

Skills/Qualifications:

• QTS is preferable.
• level 3 childcare
• knowledge of the EYFS