Responsibilities
- To provide supervision and day to day support for the staff team within the designated area of the day care provision.
- To ensure a warm, welcoming, safe and attractive environment for the children within the Nursery and to ensure provision of high-quality integrated care and education for young children.
- To participate in the work, organisation and development of the Nursery, in accordance with the aims of the centre, under direction from the Nursery Manager.
- To support the Manager on request and support them in delivering the agreed objectives of the Nurseries Key Areas.
- To be responsible for the security of the building and its contents.
- To have a clear understanding of Safeguarding Policies and Procedures, and to act appropriately should areas of concern arise, in line with the Nurseries Policies and Procedures.
- To develop self‑skills in an area of specialism to support the integrated care and education of children. The area of specialisation will be negotiated and agreed with the Lucky beans Childcare Manager and Director.
Main Duties
- To comply with policies and practices e.g. OFSTED Standards, Health and Safety, Safeguarding and to support the Management team with delivering the wider Lucky beans Childcare’s Core Purpose.
- To make decisions within the established policy and practice of the Nursery with regard to the physical, intellectual and emotional wellbeing of the children.
- To have a clear understanding of Safeguarding Policy, Child Protection issues and recording requirements and to act promptly should areas of concern arise, in line with the Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.
- To ensure monitoring of each child’s progress through keeping appropriate Observation and Assessment records, as well as Health & Safety and Fire Safety records when required.
- To work in partnership with Parents and Carers in the care of their children, by encouraging their participation in the centre.
- To offer support, advice and guidance to Parents and Carers when appropriate.
- To keep up to date with current legislation and childcare practice, and attend training as required.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- To ensure that the Lucky beans Childcare Equal Opportunities Policies are proactively implemented to promote Inclusion, Equality and Valuing Diversity throughout all aspects of the Nursery.
- To perform the duties specified and other duties as required from time to time under the guidance of the Nursery Manager.
- To have a clear understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures and to act appropriately should areas of concern arise.
This list is not exhaustive, and management may add or change these terms throughout your employment. You will be notified in any of these instances.
Screening Questions
- Do you have right to work in UK
- Do you have a valid Level 3 qualification in Childcare
- Do you have more than 1 year experience in Childcare
- Are you currently working and if so why are you leaving your employment?
- What is your notice period?
- What qualifications do you have in Childcare?
- Do you live in Streatham or surrounding area?
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