Nursery Manager
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Responsibilities - Lead and support staff to implement the best practices in early years education
- Monitor and evaluate practice within playrooms to support improvements;
- Work with parents/carers of all children to achieve full integration in the Setting;
- Foresee the needs of all children and give physical, emotional, intellectual guidance as appropriate;
- Support all staff and lead a good staff team with high morale;
- Liaise with and support parents/carers and other family members;
- Liaise with the Local Authority and other professionals for the best outcomes for all children;
- Lead and evaluate monthly staff meetings outside working hours;
- Ensure policies and procedures are adhered to and train staff, where appropriate;
- Participate in the training programmes for qualified staff.
- Direct and implement a by SalesChecker”
SHARED vision for improvement and actions to achieve Excellence; * Ensure good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times and be responsible for the Health and safety standards appropriate for the needs of young children;
- Log and monitor trends in accidents and incidents, formulating plans to troubleshoot where necessary;
- Ensure confidentiality of information received;
- Develop and maintain good relationships and by SalesChecker”
COMMUNICATIONS with parents/carers/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring needs, including maintaining up to date personal plans * Actively promote and support the protection of children and staff in the workplace.
Education & Experience - Previous experience in managing childcare setting
- Previous experience of caring for, or working with children aged 0-5
- An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework
- Knowledge of the National Care Standards and Child at the Centre 2
- A commitment to the provision of high quality childcare
- A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through teamwork and training by SalesChecker”
OPPORTUNITIES * Good written and verbal skills for by SalesChecker”
REPORT writing, maintaining child records and providing feedback to parents/carers and colleagues * Experience in Line by SalesChecker”
MANAGING staff, including involvement in induction, supervision, and appraisals * Bsc. In early years education, education management or equivalent
- Desirable: Completion of a recognized Level 3 Childcare qualification, e.g. Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce, NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development - or be working towards completion
- A positive approach to gaining further qualifications
- Understanding of the importance of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene in the workplace
- Health & Safety certificate
- First Aid certificate
- Completion of other relevant courses
- Two industry related references are essential before beginning in post.
Required Skills - Good organizational, record keeping and planning skills
- Punctuality
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COMMUNICATION skills, with children, colleagues, advisors and parents/carers. * Patience
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- A positive approach to inclusive practice, with children and colleagues
- Enthusiasm for working with young children
- Flexibility - occasionally working hours might be changed, e.g. if the setting hosts a Parent’s Evening
- Able to work in small teams
About Company Riverwood Nursery is dedicated to supporting young children's growth, with developmentally appropriate education. Together with the families we share a common vision and commitment to adequately enhance the development growth of every child. We partner with the community around us, and utilize their resources, which help us to foster a stronger community enriched environment. Our Nursery Curriculum is based around the British Curriculum (Early Years Foundation Stage - EYFS).
