Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Olive Tree Day Nursery

Description

• To implement the new EYFS curriculum
• To ensure consistent high quality standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care
• To ensure learning outcomes for children are outstanding
• Practitioners must be able to produce detailed learning journeys to chart pupil progress and progression
• Practitioners must be hardworking, dedicated, kind and communicate well
• Practitioners must undertake training on and implement safeguarding procedures
• It is the practitioner's role to nurture pupils in their care and foster their learning and development so each child is able to meet his/her potential

• To be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Nursery.
• To take part in recruitment and to support a team of staff to meet statutory ratios and include contingency staffing where appropriate.
• To provide a child-centred environment where children are cared for in a safe, caring and stimulating way that ensures their individual needs are met within a group setting.
• To ensure the national standards for the registration of childcare are maintained at all times.
• To implement the Children's Centre's Equal Opportunities Policy in all aspects of the Nursery and other childcare services.
• To take responsibility for quality assurance and compliance with all applicable legislation, including Health and Safety, within the Nursery environment.
• To work in partnership with the Early Years Department, local childcare/educational providers, health providers, Sure Start and other Children's centres.
• To establish and maintain effective working relationships with partner agencies providing services within the Children's Centre area.
• To develop and review applicable policies and procedures and then to ensure that the Nursery operates within the framework set.
• To establish and deliver an effective curriculum which includes assessment, planning and evaluation.
• To ensure the implementation of the EYFS curriculum for all children 0-5 years.
• To develop and maintain procedures for regular review and assessment of each child's progress in partnership with parents.
• To implement and manage an effective parent liaison programme, ensuring regular communication and interaction with parents.
• To receive and deal with complaints positively in accordance with procedures.
• To work as a valuable member of the Children Centre team and to promote all activities being provided by the Centre.
• To be responsible for marketing the Nursery through the development and implementation of marketing strategy which includes the promotion of Children's Tax credits and other benefits available to parents.
• To attend regular supervision, team meetings and training as required by the Children's Centre Head/Manager.
• To participate in the appraisal process.

• To achieve the targets set for occupancy levels by managing capacity, reviewing numbers of children attending and following up enquiries promptly to ensure maximum capacity levels are maintained at all times.
• To ensure an effective stock control system is established and a register of assets is maintained.

• To be responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe and acceptable standard of practice that meets OFSTED criteria.
• To ensure quality standards, including the implementation of all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• To equip the Nursery with suitable materials of a high quality which enhance the Nursery environment.

• To produce reports and statistical information as required, maintaining high standards of accuracy and confidentiality in record-keeping.
• To participate in the evaluation of the services offered at the Children's Centre
• To promote, attend and represent the Children's Centre at appropriate events, conferences, seminars and training.
• To undertake any other task requested which is commensurate with this role and responsibility.

• Minimum of a relevant and recognised Level 2 qualification
• Knowledge of the Children's Act and the National Day Care Standards
• Experience of working in a multi-agency and multi-disciplinary environment
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities
• Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum and implementation.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety issues and legislation
• Knowledge of child protection issues and procedures
• Evidence of ongoing personal development training
• Desire to continue with professional development

• Experience in working with babies is essential
• Minimum of 3 years working in an Early Years Care/Education setting
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of principles and practice
• Experience of providing