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Job Description: We are currently recruiting for a Third in Charge to join our wonderful Bright Horizons Richmond Queens Day Nursery and Preschool. Our nursery is situated in Richmond, South West London.
Our nursery is easily commutable from a number of locations such as; Hounslow, Chiswick, Kingston, Wokingham, Kew, Twickenham, Feltham, Wimbledon, Clapham, Putney and other surrounding areas! We offer season ticket loans for employees along with the other amazing benefits such as discounts on local high street shops!
This is a full time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday and we are paying a competitive salary between £23,000 - £29,000.
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 whilst fulfilling day to day management of the nursery.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Consistently deliver and plan rich learning opportunities and 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 is 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 create a consistent approach of early years practice to include but not limited to regular 1:1’s, Supervisions and appraisals
* Designated Safeguarding Lead to promote the health, safety and welfare of children and employees and families in line with our child protection and keeping everyone safe policies and procedures.
* Responsibility to make referrals to external agencies and regulatory bodies
* Ensure that British Values are incorporated and demonstrated through Early Years Foundation Stage learning and play
* Ensure internal policies and procedures are adhered 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 customers 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
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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 0-2 year age range
Team Leader experience
Experience of working and supporting children and families with additional needs
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Room Leader (or equivalent) Experience
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
QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL:
Full and relevant Level 3 and or above(equivalent) Childcare qualification
Current Paediatric First Aid
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE:
Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in Team Leadership
We look forward to receiving your application
Job Title: Third in Charge
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Richmond, Greater London
Salary: £23000 - £29000/annum
Company: CV-Library
Category: Education
Date Posted: 2020-01-24 10:02:37
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