Lead Practitioner

6 days ago

Skelmersdale WN HN, United Kingdom Rosy Apple Childcare - Little Achievers Day Nursery, Preston Full time

Summary:

  • To ensure effective leadership within the Birth to three unit/ Pre School Room.

  • To always operate in accordance with company policies and procedures.

  • To support the Executive Lead and cover in the role of their absence.

  • To support the Executive Lead in working toward the whole company Vision, Mission and Values

Responsibilities/ Duties:

  • To comply with legal requirements and Rosy Apple Childcare Policies and Procedures.

  • Ensure staff within your base room, follow and adhere to Policies and Procedures.

  • Take part in continuous professional development.

  • Be an effective communicator

  • Responsible for SEND within base room, including identifying support needed, and actioning.

  • Monitor children's progress within the base room.

  • Ensure quality educational programmes are followed.

  • Lead the base room in providing high standards of provision for children.

  • Engage in positive leadership, promoting and supporting staff welfare.

  • Support the executive lead in safeguarding children, families and staff within the setting.

  • Positive partnership working with parents and external agencies.

  • Work in line with statutory framework including legal requirements.

  • Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

  • Support the Executive lead with administrative duties.

  • Support the Executive lead with collection and recording of fees.

  • Use IT software packages as supplied by the company.

  • Ensure confidentiality of information received in line with Policies and Procedures.

  • Maintain high standards of health and safety.

Accountable to:

  • Executive Lead

  • Senior Management Team

Accountable for:

  • All staff, children and visitors within the setting.

  • Legal Requirements

  • Learning and Development

  • Leadership

Company Culture/ Values:

  • Honesty

  • Accountability

  • Sustainability

  • Stability

  • Community

  • Growth

  • Integrity

  • Trust

Location/ Working Conditions:

  • Nursery

  • Evening work (staff meetings/ parent events)

  • Weekend work (Open Days)

JOB and PERSON SPECIFICATION: Lead Practitioner Little Achievers Nurseries

Job Title -Lead Practitioner

Reporting To - Executive Lead

Location- Nursey Base

Working Hours - Minimum 32 - All Year Round

Contract Type - Permanent

Additional extras

-Paid leave for Christmas

-Uniform

-Mileage at company rate

-Training Package

-Benefits Hub

Experience

Essential

  • 1 years' experience in a leadership role within the early years sector.

  • History of a successful career in Early Years.

  • Previous experience with fee collection and administrative duties linked to nursery IT systems

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 or above in Early Years Education and Childcare, or other relevant qualification.

  • Leadership and Management Level 3 qualification or working towards/ willing to enrol onto within 3 months of starting role.

Desirable

  • Degree Level Early Years Qualification.

Training

Essential

  • Evidence of engagement in Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

  • Mandatory training completed including, First Aid, Safeguarding Level 1, 2 and 3, FGM, Radicalisation, Child Sexual Exploitation, Online Safety, Faith Based Abuse Witchcraft, EHA, Manual Handling, Health and Safety, Food Hygiene.

  • Level 3 SEND

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Positive Leadership Skills

  • Proven excellent Communication Skills

  • Good level of competency with Information Technology

  • Demonstrate creativity and innovation

  • Compassionate

  • Excellent attendance and time keeping

  • Ambitious drive and passion

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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