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Tarquin Childcare Services - Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner

Posted 2 days ago by Impact Futures

Permanent

Full Time

Other

Cornwall, Falmouth, United Kingdom, TR112

Job Description

Tarquin Childcare Services - Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner

TR11 3BZ

Job Overview

This Level 5 apprenticeship training programme will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours of early years practitioners to be proactive and influential.

The learner will have exposure working in a senior role such as a Room Leader, Deputy Room Leader. Undertaking this apprenticeship will develop the practitioner's ability to reflect and build on practice through on going professional enquiry and action led research.

Key Duties

To work flexibly as part of the larger team, assisting and supporting colleagues wherever required, to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.
Contribute to the effectiveness of teamwork by:
Communication is a vital part of teamwork
Supporting management in remaining 'good' and striving towards achieving outstanding with Ofsted.
Reflect upon our practice daily in everything we do. Things can always be made better.
Learn from each other, we all hold different skills.
To be part of a team that provides a purposeful, stimulating environment that is rich in learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors. Activities should consider children's abilities, interests, language and cultural backgrounds.
To assist in the development and support of other staff members by communicating effectively, sharing knowledge and experience, delegating tasks appropriately, identifying training needs, leading meetings, inductions and 1:1's - with support from the nursery manager.
To respect and value all colleagues, children and parents, encouraging a positive and diverse working environment.
To co operate and work effectively with the manager, taking on additional responsibilities/duties and positively promoting developments in policies and procedures to team members
To work in partnership with all parents/carers, building and maintaining relationships that encourage trust, open communication and involvement in nursery life
Continual communication with parents via EY log and all of the functions available on it.

Positive Relationships

To embrace, understand and promote Tender Years Day Nursery and the role you play as part of the team which provides high levels of care and education.
Promote positive relationships in the early years setting.
Be a key person by carrying out all related responsibilities such as building relationships with a small group of children and their families.
Key persons are responsible for ensuring key children have an appropriate target set each week which will form part of the planning.
To lead by example. To always be professional and a good role model to the children and other staff members.
To be responsible for the welfare of all children in your designated room, organising systems to ensure consistent, high quality care.
To work in partnership with all parents/carers, building and maintaining relationships that encourage trust, open communication and involvement in nursery life.
Continual communication with parents via EY log and all of the functions available on it.
Daily diaries are to be completed continuously throughout the day and published before 4.30.
All staff are to put through their own observations they have collected.
Staff are to put through their own key child's parental observations as soon as they come through.

Policies and Procedures

To always reinforce company policies and procedures and deal with any breaches swiftly and in an appropriate manner.
To ensure that you have an excellent understanding and have a working knowledge of all aspects of Health and safety and the risk assessments that are in place.
Promote the health, safety and wellbeing of the children and other professionals within the building by completing toilet checks and daily risk assessments for rooms.
To ensure all safeguarding procedures are followed in line with local authority and company procedures.
Respond appropriately to issues regarding confidentiality.
To work in partnership to ensure standards are continually being met in line with Ofsted requirements and the EYFS.
To contribute to the creation of a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children.
To be vigilant and protect children from harm or abuse, reporting any concerns immediately - in accordance with child protection and whistleblowing policies.

General

Reflect on daily practice and identify areas for continual improvement.
Promote equality and diversity within the nursery, challenging any behaviour that does not support our inclusive practice and equal opportunity policy.
To be flexible within the working practice of the nursery and be prepared to help if needed, including overtime, undertaking domestic jobs and cooking.
Attend staff meetings and training sessions necessary for continuing professional development.
Complete noodle now training as set out in staff handbook.
To deploy staff and resources effectively, maintaining ratios in your room at all times.
Maintain staff ratios in accordance with statutory regulations - ensure all equipment, drinks, toilet breaks are done before the start of your shift. (Please see staff handbook for more information)
Complete ratio sheet daily alongside headcount sheets when outside.
To reflect on practice and routines, tailoring them to meet the individual needs of each child throughout the day.
To oversee all the planning and the provision so that you are providing a stimulating range of age appropriate activities and ensuring a curiosity approach is taken.
To be aware of the high profile of Tender Years Day Nursery and refrain from irresponsible behaviour that could impact the nursery's commercial success.
To undertake any other aspects of nursery, work according to need.
To carry out peer observations on the staff members in your room.