Deputy Pre-school Leader

**Applicant must have**:

- **Level 3 childcare qualification**:

- **Level 5 childcare qualification or willing to complete**:

- **Minimum 1 years experience in childcare setting**:

- **1 years experience in a pre-school setting is desirable**

The postholder will be accountable to the pre-school co-ordinator, Pre-School Leader, Manager and Area Manager of Little Rays, (hereafter referred to as Management.)

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To assist management to ensure the smooth running of Little Rays Pre-School which has funded places for children from 3 - 4 years of age.

The overall policies, procedures and risk assessments are laid down by the management to whom all staff are responsible. These must be read before employment commences. They will be reviewed and updated annually and all staff should ensure they carry out their duties in accordance with these policies, procedures and risk assessments.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- To take part in and carry out an induction day in early June for the parents of the new intake of children. In this induction particular emphasis must be placed on informing parents of our Child Protection, Intimate Care, Child Management and Pastoral Care policies and procedures.
- To help the Pre-school leader arrange a suitable settling in programme which allows both children and staff sufficient time to settle in happily and easily.
- To provide a stimulating and varied programme for the children, ensuring that the well
- being and safety of the children is paramount at all times.
- To integrate and work as a team with the other staff members, to maintain a harmonious atmosphere.
- To discuss and record the yearly, monthly, weekly and daily planning of the room and ensure that plans are amended accordingly especially for children with special needs.
- To ensure the planned activities for the children are carried out and meet the needs of those children.
- Appropriate training will be provided and Child protection must be renewed every 3 years for all staff.
- To attend all training provided by the Early Years Specialist when Pre-School leader deems necessary.
- Ensure all children and parents are greeted warmly on arrival, and all parents are kept well informed of their child's daily activities and development.
- Parent teacher consultations must be carried out every term and shared between the Pre-School Leader and Deputy Pre-School Leader.
- Ensure to follow plans and implement a varied and appropriate play schedule for the children ensuring each individual child’s needs are being met.
- Ensure that observations are carried out on each child on a regular basis and recorded in that child’s individual folder.
- To provide evidence to back up your knowledge of each child’s development whether through observations, photographs, knowledge or another source.
- Ensure that all play equipment is stored in a logical manner and in a way which promotes the child's independence when choosing play materials.
- Ensure the safety of the children at all times. The postholder should have the necessary knowledge to detect hazards in the environment and be able to take appropriate action. An equipment safety check should be completed daily for inside and outdoors.
- Assist children at break times if necessary. Ensure they are sociable, enjoyable occasions for everyone.
- Ensure that the room is kept hygienically clean. All play equipment should be washed regularly and the room should be kept tidy.
- Plan, prepare and take part in all special events, outings and visits, including dressing up on special occasions such as Children in Need and Halloween.
- Listen to and encourage the children.
- Advise management of any matter requiring attention such as concerns about a child or faulty equipment.
- Be willing to obtain and maintain an appropriate First Aid certificate and Level 2 Food Hygiene.
- Adhere to the dress code of Little Rays Pre-school, at all times.
- Ensure all confidential information regarding the children, their families, fellow team members or Little Rays Pre-school, is kept confidential and should not be passed on unless it is in the interest of the child.
- Keep daily observations and developmental records of the children.
- Be prepared to alter hours of work to accommodate the children. Be prepared to remain after hours if necessary.
- Attend regular room meetings ensuring that any significant information is passed on to the management as necessary.
- Attend additional training if requested.
- To be aware of any special requests or requirements for any children within your care and record this appropriately. Be prepared to drive nursery vehicles to transport children.
- To take over the role of Pre-School Leader whenever the Pre-School Leader is absent, whether on holiday, maternity leave or sick leave.

More hours can be discussed at our Moira Nursery.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £13.12 per hour

Expected hours: 21.5 - 40 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

School type:

- Pr