At Melbourne Nursery we are looking for a Senior Practitioner to join our team.
This is a very good opportunity for those that wish to progress to deputy manager roles. Wage can be discussed at interview stage based on applicants experience.
Purpose of the job:
* To provide high quality care and early years learning experiences for children who attend our nursery.
* To provide leadership to other nursery staff
* Deputise for the Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager in her absence
Principal duties and responsibilities:
* Must be Minimum of Level 3 qualified
* Ensuring that high standards of care and education are provided to the children. This includes ensuring that the following policies and procedures are upheld:
* Staff effectively deployed throughout the nursery
* Fire equipment checks including smoke alarm testing
* Daily fire escape route checks
* Ensure food hygiene standards are being maintained
* Ensure security of the children and premises are upheld
* Liasing with parents/carers as appropriate
* Accurately maintain the nursery’s database, registers and documentation concerning health and safety and child protection
* Uphold the nursery’s confidentiality policy
* Ensure that the nursery’s planning for the individual needs of each child is maintained to a high standard
* Any other task that could be reasonably expected of a senior practitioner
* Deputise for the Nursery Manager and /or Deputy Manager in his/her absence
* Understand and fully implement the nursery’s policies and procedures
* Support the implementation and delivery of the EYFS
* Participate in professional development and training
* Mentor staff to ensure the policies and values of nursery management are understood and implemented
* Share good childcare practice with colleagues, display exemplary behaviour and act as a role model to junior staff
* Provide high quality care and activities for children which recognise both individual and group requirements in a secure, safe and stimulating environment
* Support activities, both inside and outside the nursery, which encourages creativity, development, co-ordination, independence, self-expression, and learning through play.
* Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the EYFS framework (including the Safeguarding & Welfare Requirements), for guidance in your practice.
* Work in partnership with parents and carers, recognising that parents are their children’s first educators, and encourage parental involvement in the nursery
* Be aware of Safeguarding issues and follow the nursery’s Safeguarding procedures
* Ensure close monitoring of children about whom there are concerns.
* Work in partnership with other early years professionals and outside agencies.
* Prepare and serve food and drinks for children, encouraging good nutrition and sociable eating
* Assist children with personal care, including changing nappies, assisting with potty training and other associated welfare duties.
* Carry out on-going cleaning of the nursery, toys and equipment
* Fully comply with the nursery’s outings policy to ensure the safety of children outside nursery premises. Be responsible for the management of trips and outings as appropriate e.g. by deploying staff appropriately, maintaining documentation, briefing staff and parents/carers in advance, taking appropriate action to minimise any risks
* Uphold and carry out the duties of the post with due regard to the Nursery’s Equality and Diversity policy
* Co-operate in the implementation of the health and safety policy and ensure that the nursery’s practice and environment meets health and safety standards
* Be a nursery key holder and available out of hours to respond to emergencies
About Melbourne Day Nursery:
We provide childcare in a large double fronted detached property on Little Horton Lane. We provide a home - away from home atmosphere for children which is both cosy and welcoming. Our staff work together closely like one big family ensuring children's needs are being met. Team work is paramount to running a successful childcare setting.