Almozene Nursery and Children's Centre offers childcare provision for ages 0-8 years. The centre provides high-quality childcare in an inspiring family environment, utilizing inside and outside spaces for exploration and development, and visiting local farms to extend children's knowledge and understanding of the world. We offer pre and post-school programmes, holiday clubs, and nursery provision throughout the year.
Almozene Day Nursery is located in Walsall and provides a supportive and nurturing work environment with on-the-job training and mentorship from experienced childcare professionals, along with the opportunity to gain recognized qualifications in childcare.
Are you looking for a career in childcare and the chance to make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families? Enhance your early years career with this fantastic opportunity at Almozene Day Nursery, providing quality childcare in a loving, home-from-home environment and caring for children.
You will be supporting children's learning and development through play and activities. This is a fantastic apprenticeship role with numerous opportunities for development. In return, you'll receive a competitive compensation and benefits package.
The duties of your role will include:
1. Coordinating high-quality education to ensure positive outcomes for children.
2. Providing the highest standards of support, assisting children in achieving their maximum potential and independence.
3. Maintaining, monitoring, and further developing good teaching practices to ensure the highest possible quality of teaching and learning that meets statutory requirements while maintaining a supportive atmosphere, ensuring the safety, protection, and well-being of each child.
4. Ensuring the highest possible standards of education – socially, emotionally, physically, intellectually, and aesthetically.
5. Working alongside an EYFS team by establishing clear expectations and constructive working relationships, promoting good teamwork and mutual support, delegating tasks where appropriate, evaluating practices and development, and motivating assistants in delivering quality teaching and learning.
6. Creating and developing policies and programmes to meet the needs of all children.
7. Developing best practices in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
8. Ensuring good progress in all areas of the EYFS stage.
9. Playing a positive leading role in the general life of the setting, including special events, book week, visits, and off-site activities.
10. Welcoming parents and ensuring they understand setting policies, promoting good communication with parents through phone calls, meetings, newsletters, chat book information, and displays.
11. Ensuring good transitions for children into their next setting/school.
12. Actively promoting equal opportunities for all pupils in the EYFS.
What will you need to succeed in this role?
* Willingness to learn
* Punctual and self-motivated
* Good organizational skills
* Able to effectively problem-solve
* Team working abilities
* Able to take the initiative
Entry requirements
Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C would be desirable. L2 EY qualification or relevant knowledge and experience is essential.
Skills required
* Initiative
* Physical fitness
Training to be Provided
You will be supported by an assessor throughout your apprenticeship. As you progress, your duties and responsibilities will change as you develop skills for a successful career in childcare. Training will be a mix of face-to-face and online learning. You will gain an early years practitioner qualification with further opportunities for training, development, and permanent employment upon completion. Functional Skills in Maths and English will be provided if required.
Things to consider
Hours per week are 25 - 30 hours, Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 6pm.
Future Prospects
There are opportunities for permanent employment and further development following the Level 3 Apprenticeship Qualification.
Location
Almozene Day Nursery Ltd
23 Mellish Road,
Walsall,
West Midlands, England.
WS4 2DQ
At a Glance
Working Week:
Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 6pm
Duration:
15 Months
Possible Start Date:
09/12/2024
Application Close Date:
08/12/2024
Apprenticeship Standard:
Early Years Educator (Level 3)
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