Senior Practitioner, Level 3

6 months ago


Ossett, United Kingdom Ossett Childcare & Pre School Ltd Full time

**Senior Practitioner for our Preschool Room (3-5), (Room Leader)**:
**Working Hours**:

- Monday 7.30am - 6.00pm
- Wednesday 7.30am - 6.00pm
- Thursday 7.30am - 6.00pm
- Friday 7.30am - 6.00pm

**Must have 12 months experience of leadership.**

**Job Overview**:
The role of the senior practitioner is a qualified childcare professional with the responsibility for the day to day running of their room. They perform an important role caring for children, maintaining a high quality, stimulating learning environment, supervising staff and imparting their knowledge and skills to others.

A full and relevant qualification in Early Years at Level 3 or above, understand and ensure the requirements of the EYFS and Ofsted are met and have experience working in a busy nursery setting in a leadership position.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- To work flexibly as part of the larger team, assisting and supporting colleagues whenever required, in order to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.
- Contribute to the effectiveness of teamwork by:

- Communication is a vital part of the teamwork - Supporting management in remaining "good" and strive towards achieving Ofsted requirements. -Reflect upon practice daily in everything we do. Things can always be made better. - Learn from each other, we all hold different skills.
- To be part of a team that provides purposeful, stimulating environment that is rich in learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors. Activities should take into account children's abilities, interests, language and cultural backgrounds.
- To assist in the development and support of other staff members by communicating effectively, sharing knowledge and experience, delegating tasks appropriately, identifying training needs, leading meetings, inductions and 1:1's - with support from the nursery manger.
- To co-operate and work effectively with the manager, takin on additional responsibilities/duties and positively promoting developments in policies and procedures to team members.
- To respect and value all colleagues, children and parents, encouraging a positive and diverse working environment.
- Influence a positive working environment to ensure employees are safe, healthy, satisfied and engaged with their work.

**Positive Relationships**:

- To embrace, understand and promote Ossett Childcare & Pre-School and the role you play as part of the team which provides high levels of care and education.
- Promote positive relationships in the early years setting.
- Be a key person by carrying out all related responsibilities such as building relationships with a small group of children and their families.
- Key persons are responsible for ensuring key children have an appropriate target set each term, which will form part of the planning.
- To lead by example, to be professional and a positive role model to the children and other staff members at all times.
- To be responsible for the welfare of all children in your designated room and around the whole setting, organising systems to ensure consistent, high - quality care.
- To work in partnership with all parents/carers, building and maintaining relationships that encourage trust, open communication and involvement in nursery life.

**Policies and Procedures**:

- To reinforce company policies and procedures at all times and deal with any breaches swiftly and in an appropriate manner.
- To ensure that you have an excellent understanding and have a working knowledge of all aspects of Health and Safety and the risks assessments that are in place.
- Promote the health, safety and wellbeing of the children and other professionals within the building.
- To ensure all safeguarding procedures are followed in line with local authority and company procedures.
- Respond appropriately to issues regarding confidentiality.
- To work in partnership to ensure standards are continually being met in line with Ofsted requirements and the EYFS.
- To contribute to the creation of a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all the children.
- To be vigilant and protect children from harm or abuse, reporting any concerns immediately - in accordance with child protection and whistleblowing policies.

**General Roles**:

- Reflect on daily practice and identify areas of continual improvement.
- Promote equality and diversity within the nursery, challenging any behaviour which does not support our inclusive practice.
- To be flexible within working practice of the nursery and be prepared to help if needed, including overtime, undertaking domestic jobs and cooking.
- Attend staff meeting and training sessions necessary for continuing professional development.
- Complete noodle now training.
- To deploy staff and resources effectively, maintaining ratios in your room at all times.
- Maintain staff ratios in accordance with statutory regulations - ensure all equipment, drinks, toilet breaks are done where possible at the start of shifts.
- To reflect on practise and routine, tailo


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