Parent and Child Group Leader Maternity Leave The details of this role are as follows: Working hours: 9:00am to 12:00pm, 4 days a week plus weekly Faculty meetings. (13 hours) Annual leave: 5.6 weeks in school holidays Contract type: Maternity Cover start date in January TBC Salary: £9,149-£11,717 (FTE £28,152 – £32,305) depending on experience Start date: January 2025 Application process To apply for this role you will be required to complete the school’s standard application form (which you can find on the Job Opportunities page of our school website) Please note that it is not necessary to enclose a separate CV, although you may do so if you wish – however, we still require a completed application form. You will be notified as soon as possible after the closing date, if you have been selected for an interview. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. Michael Hall School values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. Michael Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Job Description At Michael Hall we currently have 2 Kindergartens, 1 Forest Kindergarten, 2 Saplings and our Early Childhood Department is well established and supportive. The role is to initially host 4 Parent and Child (0 mths to 4 Years) sessions per week for 35 weeks of the school year. When numbers allow the number of sessions can grow to 5 sessions per week. There is no assistant to this post. The Role Includes: • To hold a group of toddlers (and/or infants) and their parent(s), helping them to engage in the social setting, within a rhythmically structured morning. • To encourage age appropriate play and inspire parents through example. • To provide warm tea and a snack • To lead in craft activities e.g., bread making, painting etc. • To work alongside the Early Childhood department for support and advice • To adhere to Michael Hall’s policies and procedures, and to use them to inform your practice • To actively engage with the wider school grounds, incorporating it into the sessions throughout the year. • To attend training sessions and uptake school’s online training resources (e.g., First aid, fire safety, safeguarding, health & safety) • To maintain the environment and set out the room for each session and to ensure all equipment is stored away tidily and safely after the session • To ensure that the environment is clean and tidy after every session • Order materials • To manage the care of children needing first aid in cooperation with the child’s parent/carer and with the required training • To promote appropriate events associated with the school and provide parents with relevant information • To provide a gateway to the school, working to bring families into the school community and encouraging applications for Kindergarten and Saplings • To present the Waldorf approach to parents and carers, verbally and through example • To regularly participate in Early Childhood faculty meetings and develop practice. • To liaise with the INCo and DSL regarding any child with SEND and Safeguarding concerns. • To be familiar and learn about the principles of Waldorf Education and work within them. • To keep information confidential • To comply with any other duties reasonably requested by the school. Essential to the role: • Excellent organisational skills • Strong self-motivation, perseverance and sense of responsibility • Suitability to work with children and willingness to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and barring Service before appointment • Qualified first aider or willingness to undertake First Aid training • Food Hygiene certificate • Understanding of the Pikler approach to early childhood • Uphold kindergarten policies, curriculum guidelines and • Uphold Governmental/Children’s Services policies and guidelines • Be prepared to attend training days as necessary for the working school environment • Be prepared to achieve a paediatric first aid qualification • Keep up to date with National College online training/CPD • Be prepared to support the running of the Early Childhood open mornings • Be eligible for registration under the Children’s Act 1989. • Be familiar with the EYFS regulations Qualifications • A Waldorf Kindergarten Early Childhood teaching qualification. • A Holistic Baby and Child Care qualification • Early Childhood Educator qualification and have an interest in developing and learning about • Waldorf Early Childhood education Person specification • A warm, patient, empathetic, tolerant, positive and joyful individual • Ability to work independently and as part of a Team • Have a willingness to learn & develop