About the role
Dorset Council is excited to announce an incredible opportunity for passionate childcare professionals to join the team at Blandford Nursery. As we embark on an ambitious journey to integrate our childcare provision with Archbishop Wake C of E Primary School, we are looking for dedicated individuals to help us provide exceptional early education and care, enabling children to achieve beyond their expectations. Our nursery is welcoming, compassionate, and focused on high standards.
The role
As a Senior Childcare Worker, you will be already qualified to a minimum early years level 3. You will hold a crucial leadership role in primarily nurturing our youngest children in the nursery and occasionally the older children in Oscars, fostering a love for learning, and supporting the holistic development of our children as a childcare professional.
Key Responsibilities include:
* Collaborating with the Childcare Manager to plan the curriculum to meet the needs of all children.
* Supporting the development and training of other staff members.
* Role modelling high-quality day care provision to other childcare staff.
* Leading on the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework.
* Leading on the implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures to support the welfare of children.
Supervision and Management:
* Reporting to the Childcare Supervisor/Manager.
* Providing leadership and management to the Childcare Workers and Childcare Assistants.
* Supporting the induction, training, and supervision of team members.
What We Offer:
* Supportive environment: Work in a collaborative and nurturing setting where your contributions are valued.
* Professional growth opportunities: Access to training and professional learning opportunities.
* Generous benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlements, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Further Information
If you would like an informal conversation, please contact Lauren Root, Childcare Manager on 01258 457856, lauren.root@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.
Our interview process will be a blend of practical activities with some children and informal scenario discussions.
Applications will be reviewed as soon as received.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please be aware this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure application and other safer recruitment checks including 2 references.
About Us
We’re passionate about making Dorset a great place to live, work and visit. Working for us should be no exception.
At Dorset Council we:
* Provide more than 450 services to over 300,000 residents.
* Have ambitious aspirations.
* Are excited about our future.
* Care about Dorset and all the people who live here.
* Know that all roles make a difference and that our employees are key to our success.
You will:
* Have access to a range of employee benefits.
* Be part of an organisation that supports each other to grow and succeed.
* Have access to a range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression.
We are challenging ourselves to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognise that recruitment and inclusion of individuals with diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds will bring real strength to the council and our communities.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role.
We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments.
This role is UK based and we will need to establish your Right to Work as part of the appointment process.
Find out more about how to apply.
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