Playgroup Leader
2 weeks ago
**Job Title: Group Leader**
**Responsibilities**:
Develop a collaborative vision & development plan.
Lead & manage all aspects of the playgroup including staff, budget, planning, teaching & learning, assessment & record-keeping, health & safety, safeguard, effective management of resources, parental involvement & develop best practice in pre-school provision.
Enhance the playgroup provision, seek additional finance opportunities.
Develop & maintain all policies & procedures in line with current practice & legislation.
Liaise with stakeholders, outside agencies as & when appropriate.
Lead staff training & provide induction & support to volunteers & students.
Maintain close links with Chapel Road PS.
Maximise opportunities to develop links within the community.
Secure accountability termly to the management committee through a leader’s summative report include the presentation of an annual leader’s report to parents at the AGM.
Promote the vision & values of the playgroup through the highest standards in professional conduct.
**Qualifications**:
QCF Level 5 in Early Years Care & Education or equivalent i.e. degree in Early Childhood Studies.
**Essential Skills**
At least 2 years paid experience in an Early Years setting within the last 5 years.
Demonstrate at interview the competence to fulfil the playgroup leader role.
**Desirable Skills**
Recent Designated Safeguarding and Child Protection Training
Hold a current First Aid Certificate
Hold a current Food Hygiene Certificate
To apply, please submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 24 months
**Salary**: £14.44-£16.12 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
School type:
- Preschool
**Education**:
- Certificate of Higher Education (required)
**Experience**:
- Early childhood education: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 18/08/2023
Expected start date: 29/08/2023
