Nursery Room Leader - Southampton, United Kingdom - Saplings (Children's) Day Nursery Ltd

Saplings (Children's) Day Nursery Ltd

Verified Company

Southampton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Purpose of job:

To adhere to and be familiar with the policies and procedures of Saplings and comply with the Children Act, Health and Safety legislation within the guidelines of OFSTED and the EYFS Welfare requirements
To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in Saplings
To give support to other staff in Saplings promoting positive values and adhering to the ethos of the setting at all times
To implement the daily routine within Saplings, preparing and supervising organised and structured activities
Contribute to and maintain an attractive and welcoming environment
To maintain strict confidentiality at all times
To liaise with Senco as appropriate to meet the needs of the children
Saplings is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policies and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding across the setting

Main duties:

Key Decision Making Areas
To offer all children equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background; in particular, challenge situations where racism or discrimination is displayed

To interact with, listen to, encourage and stimulate the children at all times

To carry out such other duties as required by the Supervisor, Deputy Manager and Manager

Partnership with Parents
To be responsible for observations of the children under the key worker system, maintaining records and reporting children's progress to parents, the Supervisor, Deputy Manager, Manager and Directors as appropriate

Staff Management and Teamwork
To participate in activities and to meet children's individual needs, so that all aspects of the child's physical, intellectual, emotional and social development are met in a stimulating environment

To attend training sessions as required

To attend half termly staff meetings outside of your usual working hours

To work between the hours of 7:45am-5pm as agreed with the Manager

To be involved in occasional out-of-working hours activities as appropriate and as directed by the Supervisor, Deputy Manager and Manager

Health, Welfare and Safety
To ensure the safety and physical and emotional security of all children, bringing to the attention of the Supervisor, Deputy Manager, Manager or Directors any concerns or worries, and arranging immediate first aid when appropriate

To ensure there is positive and consistent management of children's behaviour

To ensure all toys, equipment rooms and play areas are kept safe and hygienic at all times and as clean and tidy as is practicable

Under the supervision of senior staff, to assist in the preparation of materials and equipment at the start of each session

To clear equipment away after use and help ensure all toys, equipment, rooms and play areas are kept safe and hygienic at all times and as clean and tidy as is practicable

To supervise meals and mealtimes and, where appropriate, prepare babies' bottles

To attend to the physical needs of the children including washing, changing, nappy changing, toilet training / supervision and feeding

To take children out of Saplings on activity visits e.g. shopping, park and act in loco parentis in the absence of the parents

To attend to any laundry duties

To be aware of the emergency procedures, first aid box and accident procedures

To report to the Supervisor any safety concerns or equipment needing repair or replacement

To maintain and use a tablet/devise appropriately to update Tapestry

Essential for the post:

Understanding of children's needs and child development
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, parents and children.
Willingness to undertake training
Friendly and flexible attitude

Desirable for the post:

NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Early Years Care and Education
Pediatric first aid and food safety certificate, up to date safeguarding knowledge
Experience of working with young children under
Ability to work on own initiative

Job Type:
Permanent

Salary:
£11.40 per hour

Schedule: