footprints@netherton: Pre-School Leader
Pay: Range between £18,000 and £20,000 pro-rata, depending upon experience and skills
Hours: 38 hours per week (term-time only)
Base: footprints@netherton Pre-School, based in Netherton Children’s Centre
Footprints@netherton is our small community-based pre-school, based in Netherton Children’s Centre. It is currently in one room with adjoining garden (this may change) and cares for children aged 2 to under 5 during term-time. We are looking for an experienced, hard-working Pre-School Leader, with good leadership skills and a strong knowledge of learning and development in the Early Years Foundation Stage. As this is a small setting, the Pre-School Leader will be required to spend time working in the setting and act as a key person for some of the children. Therefore, the ability to manage time, staff and tasks well is important.
The successful applicant will lead early years/childcare sessions in the pre-school setting, delivering high quality early years care in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, promoting parent & child interaction and the development of the child. S/he will lead on planning and review with a strong emphasis to ensure good learning and development outcomes.
The successful applicant will work with the Company Deputy Manager to ensure compliance with all regulations and recommendations determined by OFSTED via the Early Years Foundation Stage in matters relating to the required standards, inspection and other associated issue and work within the framework of Safeguarding Children and Child Protection policy and procedures.
S/he will also manage occupancy, undertake and ensure other staff are observing and planning robustly, manage a small staff team, and maintain and develop good relationships with parents/carers and professionals.
The post holder will hold at least a level 3 in a childcare/early years qualification, have very good experience working in the childcare sector, and have a strong knowledge of learning and development in the early years. Leadership skills are important. The post is subject to enhanced DBS, references and other appropriate checks.
We strongly advise you to apply your skills and experience to the person specification when completing your application, which is via our online form below. No agencies, please. Interviews currently scheduled to be held during early February 2019.
Closing date: 10am Friday 1st February 2018.
Details about footprints@netherton can be found here
