Room Leader, Harlequin Day Nursery (Maternity Cover)

4 Children is one of the fastest growing and increasingly influential children and family charities.

4Children aim to increase high quality opportunities for children and parents in the community. As a child centred organisation dedicated to the care, education and personal development of children, we aspire to ensure that all children, young people and their families have access to a creative, safe and child focused environment and activities.

Harlequin Day Nursery is situated on the grounds of a local school; the day nursery has a 37 place capacity, caring for children between 0 to 5 years. We are open between the hours of 8am and 6pm so that parents can access employment, training or support services. A walking bus has been in place between the day nursery and the infant school since September 2009. This was created to support the needs of the parents who are working or studying locally.

The Role:

The successful candidate will be required to:

• To work as an effective member of an early year’s team delivering a flexible, high quality, education and care centred service that meets the needs of the young children and their families.
• To work in partnership with the early years and childcare staff and trainees as part of a highly motivated and professional team.
• Be flexible and creative and have the commitment to provide first class childcare.
• To role model high quality practice and support all staff within your room to ensure children receive the highest quality childcare and education.
• To undertake specialist tasks as determined by the Early Years and Childcare Manager and her Deputy including preparation of reports and presentation of reports.
• To promote inclusive attitudes and practices to accommodate and support the diversity of the local community.

The Person:

The successful candidate will have:

• Level 3 early years and childcare qualification
• At least two years’ experience of working in an early years and daycare setting with children in the 0-5 age range and their families.
• A working knowledge of the particular requirements of children with special needs in terms of their support, development and care planning.
• Knowledge of child protection issues and policies and relevant Safeguarding Children Board procedures.
• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of users, partners, providers, volunteers and staff.
• An empathetic, supportive and non-judgemental attitude towards children, parents/carers, staff and trainees/volunteers.
• Committed to continuing professional development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a vibrant national charity offering generous holiday entitlement and a comprehensive benefits scheme including pension and a life assurance scheme.

For further Information please download the full job description and application form.

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