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Here at Mini Treasures Nurseries our team is extremely important to us and is part of our family!
If you're looking to work at a nursery that puts its team first, then this could be the place for you.
About Mini Treasures Nurseries
At Mini Treasures, we are a close-knit team that goes above and beyond to create a family feel in our nursery. Our facilities provide state-of-the-art security throughout, giving our parents complete peace of mind as to the safety of their precious children.
Our team is highly qualified in all aspects of childcare from NVQ Level 3 in Childcare up to Degree level. We continually invest in our team and provide opportunities to further their knowledge and development which maintains their motivation, commitment, and enjoyment. This could be through long-term qualification routes, short courses or in-house training.
In our nursery, we recognise every child is unique, has their own interests and learning styles, and will develop at their own pace. Each of our team is passionate about caring for children, and therefore works hard to create a space that encourages children to follow their interests, grow in confidence, and feel respected and supported as they develop. We’re always on the lookout for experienced and passionate people who are ready to make a difference in children’s lives.
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Nursery Manager - Location: Morden Hall
RESPONSIBLE TO: DIRECTOR/REGIONAL MANAGER
RESPONSIBLE FOR: DEPUTY MANAGER, ROOM LEADERS, NURSERY NURSES, NURSERY ASSISTANTS, VOLUNTEERS AND STUDENTS
JOB PURPOSE: To be responsible for managing a team of staff to provide the highest possible standard of care and learning in Early Years. To be the lead on safeguarding children and carry out the vision of Mini Treasures in the setting.
MAIN DUTIES:
- To manage the nursery operation and undertake all the necessary duties and provide day care for children ages 3 months to 5 years.
- To oversee the planning, delivery and monitoring of the nursery’s EYFS curriculum in accordance with the children’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs.
- To support the deputy manager and room leaders in their rooms and ensure that the EYFS is actively implemented in the nursery.
- To monitor routines and practices in the nursery and ensure all staff follows the policies and procedures of Mini Treasures Nurseries.
- To carry out administrative duties as instructed by the director and have good partnership with parents.
- To manage small projects and bring in new business as agreed by the director.
- To supervise relevant staff on a daily basis or delegate tasks effectively to other staff.
- To supervise volunteers, students on placements and/or work experience in the nursery.
- To supervise the children where appropriate and to protect them from dangerous or harmful situations.
- To share any child protection concerns immediately with the director/regional manager.
- Key holder responsibility and security.
- To provide a high level of care that will enhance the children’s general health and well-being.
- To be the lead person for behaviour management in the nursery.
- To be aware of children’s special educational needs and ensure staff support these children effectively.
- To keep informative, accurate and up-to-date records, including records of progress and any behavioural or developmental reports.
- To liaise regularly with parents/carers about their children’s needs, interests and progress.
- To arrange and attend parents’/carers’ meetings to allow two-way discussion of their children’s progress.
- To liaise with the Nursery Cook on menu planning ensuring the children receive a healthy, multi-cultural diet.
- To carry out staff supervisions and staff appraisal.
- To chair and carry out regular team meetings.
- To liaise and work in partnership with other agencies, both statutory and voluntary, where appropriate.
- To attend any conferences, training events or meetings as identified by the director and to keep up to date with current good practice.
- To adhere to the nursery’s policies and code of practice on confidentiality.
- To perform any other duties as deemed necessary by the Director that will benefit the company.
- Ensuring close supervision of children during all meal times and adhering to the allergy and dietary requirements of all children within the nursery.
- Supporting the director in organising and attending events that publicise the nursery; these may include fundraising charity events and open weekends.
- Identifying and addressing staff training needs in liaison with the director.
- Supporting staff to ensure their performance is effective and in line with Company Policies and Procedures and if necessary invoking the Company disciplinary process.
- Carrying out disciplinary procedures and undertaking investigations where necessary.
- Maintaining appropriate levels of qualified/unqualified employees within the nursery.
- Deploying staff effectively to maintain the correct staff ratios in cascading effectively to all employees changes to documents/procedures as directed by the Company.
Financial
- Developing the nursery team.
- Managing a budget.
- Maintaining staff and child records and maintaining nursery resources and making sure that equipment such as furniture and toys, is in good condition.
- Running the nursery in line with the environmental, health and safety and fire regulations.
- You will work closely with the proprietor to make sure that the service offered meets Ofsted and early year’s foundation stage standard.
- Fill the numbers of childcare places available.
- Bring in ideas that benefits the nursery financially i.e managing resources or planning social events.
Performance
- Is judged by the level of staff, parents and multi agencies partnership.
- Good outcomes for children.
- Ofsted grading “good” and above.
- Being able to make quick and accurate decisions.
- Being able to solve problems in a diplomatic manner and damage control.
- Number of childcare places filled and unfilled.
- Minimal complaints from parents, staff and others.
- Having a welcoming, friendly and enabling environment from children and others.
- Resourceful and able to manage resources and equipment.
- Successful planning of small projects (i.e working with local schools) as well as social and charitable events.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager/Director.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria:
1. A minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification (e.g. Pre-school Learning Alliance Diploma in Pre-school Practice, NVQ 3, or equivalent) and a commitment to obtaining further qualifications as appropriate i.e degree in Childcare and above.
2. Post-qualification experience in running or helping to run a similar service.
3. A sound understanding of child development and children’s needs with an ability to plan and implement an early years age/stage appropriate curriculum, taking into account the SEN Code of Practice, child protection procedures and equal opportunities’ considerations.
4. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. This includes the ability to establish rapport and credibility with parents and the ability to produce clear, concise and well-written reports, e.g. for disciplinary, business plans for recruitment purposes etc.
5. Ability to use Microsoft Office packages effectively and to produce reports and correspondence in a professional and accurate format.
6. Ability to prioritise own work and plan in advance for meetings etc.
7. Ability to build good working relationships with staff.
8. Experience of effective staff management and objective setting, performance management (one- ones, appraisals, feedback).
9. Ability to communicate in a variety of ways and with people at all levels, and adopts a communication method appropriate for the listener or audience.
10. Experience of co-ordinating curriculum planning for a childcare and early education setting.
11. Pro-active, enthusiastic and self motivated.
12. Ability to remain calm under pressure.
13. Emotionally resilient and able to handle competing demands.
14. Able to work on your own initiative.
15. Demonstrates professionalism in approach to managing all issues.
16. The ability to establish rapport and credibility with parents.
17. Experience of problem solving.
18. Good customer awareness.
19. The ability to establish rapport and credibility with parents.
20. An ability to engage with parents/carers in respect of their own needs for advice, education and personal development.
21. Demonstrable and detailed knowledge of current legislation relevant to the Early Years.
22. Ability to demonstrate knowledge in practical situations.
23. Ability to be creative, innovative and outward thinking.
Deputy Nursery Manager - Location: Morden Hall
RESPONSIBLE TO: NURSERY MANAGER AND DIRECTOR
RESPONSIBLE FOR: ROOM LEADERS, NURSERY NURSES, NURSERY ASSISTANTS, VOLUNTEERS AND STUDENTS
JOB PURPOSE: To provide inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children attending the nursery and to maintain a safe, stimulating and enjoyable environment. They will be responsible for curriculum planning within the nursery. They will manage the provision including staffing levels in the absence of the Nursery Manager.
MAIN DUTIES:
- To manage the nursery and undertake all the necessary duties in the absence of the Nursery Manager.
- To oversee the planning, delivery and monitoring of the nursery’s EYFS curriculum in accordance with the children’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs.
- To support the room leaders in their rooms and ensure that the EYFS is actively implemented in the nursery.
- To monitor routines and practices in the nursery and ensure all staff follows the policies and procedures of Mini Treasures Nurseries.
- To carry out administrative duties as instructed by the manager and have good partnership with parents.
- To manage small projects and bring in new business as agreed by the nursery manager.
- To supervise relevant staff on a daily basis.
- To supervise volunteers, students on placements and/or work experience in the nursery.
- To supervise the children where appropriate and to protect them from dangerous or harmful situations.
- To share any child protection concerns immediately with the Nursery Manager.
- Key holder responsibility and security.
- To provide a high level of care that will enhance the children’s general health and well-being.
- To be the lead person for behaviour management in the nursery.
- To act as a key person to a small group of children and to ensure their needs are reflected in the planning of routines and activities.
- To be aware of children’s special educational needs and ensure staff support these children effectively.
- To keep informative, accurate and up-to-date records, including records of progress and any behavioural or developmental reports.
- To liaise regularly with parents/carers about their children’s needs, interests and progress.
- To arrange and attend parents’/carers’ meetings to allow two-way discussion of their children’s progress.
- In the absence of the Nursery Manager to liaise with the Nursery Cook on menu planning ensuring the children receive a healthy, multi-cultural diet.
- To contribute to and attend their supervisions and staff appraisal.
- To attend regular team meetings.
- To liaise and work in partnership with other agencies, both statutory and voluntary, where appropriate.
- To attend any conferences, training events or meetings as identified by the Nursery Manager and to keep up to date with current good practice.
- To adhere to the nursery’s policies and code of practice on confidentiality.
- To adhere to and undertake the six criteria of Key Elements of Reflective Practice.
- To perform any other duties as deemed necessary by the Nursery Manager.
- Ensuring close supervision of children during all meal times and adhering to the allergy and dietary requirements of all children within the nursery.
- Supporting the Manager in organising and attending events that publicise the nursery; these may include fundraising charity events and open weekends.
- Identifying and addressing staff training needs in liaison with the Manager.
- Supporting staff to ensure their performance is effective and in line with Company Policies and Procedures and if necessary invoking the Company disciplinary process.
- Carrying out disciplinary procedures and undertaking investigations where necessary.
- Supporting the Manager in maintaining appropriate levels of qualified/unqualified employees within the nursery.
- Deploying staff effectively to maintain the correct staff ratios Supporting the Manager in cascading effectively to all employees changes to documents/procedures as directed by the Company.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria:
1. A minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification (e.g. Pre-school Learning Alliance Diploma in Pre-school Practice, NVQ 3, or equivalent) and a commitment to obtaining further qualifications as appropriate.
2. Post-qualification experience in running or helping to run a similar service.
3. A sound understanding of child development and children’s needs with an ability to plan and implement an early years age/stage appropriate curriculum, taking into account the SEN Code of Practice, child protection procedures and equal opportunities’ considerations.
4. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. This includes the ability to establish rapport and credibility with parents and the ability to produce clear, concise and well-written reports, e.g. for disciplinaries, business plans for recruitment purposes etc.
5. Ability to use Microsoft Office packages effectively and to produce reports and correspondence in a professional and accurate format.
6. Ability to prioritise own work and plan in advance for meetings etc.
7. Ability to build good working relationships with staff.
8. Ability to communicate the need for quality and continuous improvement, and influences good practice through own example.
9. Ability to inspire people to deliver results, high standards and sets clear objectives for self and the team, taking appropriate and timely action to ensure targets are achieved.
10. Ability to support the development of his/her team through regular discussion and team meetings which encourage two- way communication and sharing of ideas and expectations.
11. Ability to communicate in a variety of ways and with people at all levels, and adopts a communication method appropriate for the listener or audience.
12. Experience of effective staff management, objective setting and performance management (one- ones, appraisals, feedback).
13. Experience of co-ordinating curriculum planning for a childcare and early education setting.
14. Pro-active, enthusiastic and self motivated.
15. Ability to remain calm under pressure.
16. Emotionally resilient and able to handle competing demands.
17. Able to work on own initiative.
18. Demonstrates professionalism in approach to managing all issues.
19. The ability to establish rapport and credibility with parents.
20. Experience of problem solving.
21. Good customer awareness.
22. The ability to establish rapport and credibility with parents.
23. An ability to engage with parents/carers in respect of their own needs for advice, education and personal development.
24. Demonstrable and detailed knowledge of current legislation relevant to the Early Years.
Direct Task/Responsibility
Locations: Pre-school or Toddler Class
- Main duties: Responsible for supervising and supporting all staff in the classrooms (including After-school clubs), in relations to the EYFS planning, assessment and observation, activities and the smooth running of the rooms.
- Ensure that room leaders are motivated to take up task, including leadership skills.
Room Manager - Location: Morden Hall
RESPONSIBLE TO: NURSERY MANAGER AND DIRECTOR, DEPUTY MANAGER
RESPONSIBLE FOR: NURSERY NURSES, NURSERY ASSISTANTS, VOLUNTEERS AND STUDENTS
JOB PURPOSE: To provide inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children attending the nursery and to maintain a safe, stimulating and enjoyable environment. They will be responsible for curriculum planning within the nursery. They will manage the provision, including staffing levels in the absence of the Nursery Manager.
MAIN DUTIES:
- To oversee the planning, delivery and monitoring of the nursery’s EYFS curriculum in accordance with the children’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs.
- To support the team members in their rooms and ensure that the EYFS is actively implemented in the nursery.
- To monitor routines and practices in the nursery and ensure all staff follows the policies and procedures of Mini Treasures Nurseries.
- To carry out administrative duties as instructed by the manager and have good partnership with parents.
- To manage small projects and bring in new business as agreed by the nursery manager.
- To supervise relevant staff on a daily basis.
- To supervise volunteers, students on placements and/or work experience in the nursery.
- To supervise the children where appropriate and to protect them from dangerous or harmful situations.
- To share any child protection concerns immediately with the Nursery Manager.
- Key holder responsibility and security.
- To provide a high level of care that will enhance the children’s general health and well-being.
- To be the lead person for behaviour management in the nursery.
- To act as a key person to a small group of children and to ensure their needs are reflected in the planning of routines and activities.
- To be aware of children’s special educational needs and ensure staff support these children effectively.
- To keep informative, accurate and up-to-date records, including records of progress and any behavioural or developmental reports.
- To liaise regularly with parents/carers about their children’s needs, interests and progress.
- To arrange and attend parents’/carers’ meetings to allow two-way discussion of their children’s progress.
- In the absence of the Nursery Manager to liaise with the Nursery Cook on menu planning ensuring the children receive a healthy, multi-cultural diet.
- To contribute to and attend their supervisions and staff appraisal.
- To attend regular team meetings.
- To liaise and work in partnership with other agencies, both statutory and voluntary, where appropriate.
- To attend any conferences, training events or meetings as identified by the Nursery Manager and to keep up to date with current good practice.
- To adhere to the nursery’s policies and code of practice on confidentiality.
- To adhere to and undertake the six criteria of Key Elements of Reflective Practice.
- To perform any other duties as deemed necessary by the Nursery Manager.
- Ensuring close supervision of children during all meal times and adhering to the allergy and dietary requirements of all children within the nursery.
- Supporting the Manager in organising and attending events that publicise the nursery; these may include fundraising charity events and open weekends.
- Identifying and addressing staff training needs in liaison with the Manager.
- Supporting staff to ensure their performance is effective and in line with Company Policies and Procedures and if necessary invoking the Company disciplinary process.
- Carrying out disciplinary procedures and undertaking investigations where necessary.
- Supporting the Manager in maintaining appropriate levels of qualified/unqualified employees within the nursery.
- Deploying staff effectively to maintain the correct staff ratios Supporting the Manager in cascading effectively to all employees changes to documents/procedures as directed by the Company.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria:
1. A minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification (e.g. Pre-school Learning Alliance Diploma in Pre-school Practice, NVQ 3, or equivalent) and a commitment to obtaining further qualifications as appropriate.
2. Post-qualification experience in running or helping to run a similar service.
3. A sound understanding of child development and children’s needs with an ability to plan and implement an early years age/stage appropriate curriculum, taking into account the SEN Code of Practice, child protection procedures and equal opportunities’ considerations.
4. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. This includes the ability to establish rapport and credibility with parents and the ability to produce clear, concise and well-written reports, e.g. for disciplinaries, business plans for recruitment purposes etc.
5. Ability to use Microsoft Office packages effectively and to produce reports and correspondence in a professional and accurate format.
6. Ability to prioritise own work and plan in advance for meetings etc.
7. Ability to build good working relationships with staff.
8. Ability to communicate the need for quality and continuous improvement, and influences good practice through own example.
9. Ability to inspire people to deliver results, high standards and sets clear objectives for themselves and the team, taking appropriate and timely action to ensure targets are achieved.
10. Ability to support the development of their team through regular discussion and team meetings which encourage two- way communication and sharing of ideas and expectations.
11. Ability to communicate in a variety of ways and with people at all levels, and adopts a communication method appropriate for the listener or audience.
12. Experience of effective staff management and objective setting, performance management (one- ones, appraisals, feedback).
13. Experience of co-ordinating curriculum planning for a childcare and early education setting.
14. Pro-active, enthusiastic and self motivated.
15. Ability to remain calm under pressure.
16. Emotionally resilient and able to handle competing demands.
17. Able to work on their own initiative.
18. Demonstrates professionalism in approach to managing all issues.
19. The ability to establish rapport and credibility with parents.
20. Experience of problem solving.
21. Good customer awareness.
22. The ability to establish rapport and credibility with parents.
23. An ability to engage with parents/carers in respect of their own needs for advice, education and personal development.
24. Demonstrable and detailed knowledge of current legislation relevant to the Early Years.
Direct Task/Responsibility
Locations: Pre-school or Toddler Class
- Main duties: Responsible for supervising and supporting all staff in the classrooms (including After-school clubs), in relation to the EYFS planning, assessment and observation, activities and the smooth running of the rooms.
Nursery Apprentice: Locations: Morden Hall And Wallington
Purpose of Post
1 To contribute a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in the setting.
2 To give support to other personnel within the setting.
3 To implement the daily routine in the base room.
Key Areas
o Work with Children
o Team Work
o Liaise with Parents/carers
o Do children observations, planning and assessments
o Plan daily, monthly and yearly activities
Responsible to: Manager/ Supervisor/ Head of room/ Room Leader/ Nursery Nurses
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, between 7.00am – 7pm (Flexible hours available) Part-Time Hours also available
Duties and Responsibilities
1. To contribute to a planned programme of activities suitable to the age range of children in conjunction with other staff. (to take turns to do weekly planning in the room)
2. To keep a proper record of achievement file on key children, for parents/carers.
3. Work alongside parents/carers of special needs children to provide full integration in the setting.
4. Support all staff and engage in a good staff team; able to do board displays and room presentations.
5. Uphold standards within the setting by adhering to all policies and procedures.
6. Strive to safeguard children by working to the organisation’s safeguarding Code of Conduct.
7. Liaise with and support parents/carers and other family members.
8. To attend ALL out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents/carers evenings summer fayre, Christmas party, etc;...
9. To be flexible within working practices of the setting. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the setting, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment etc...
10. Work alongside the manager, room leaders and staff team to ensure that the philosophy behind the project is fulfilled.
11. Recording accidents in the accident book. Ensure the manager has initialled the report before the parent receives it.
12. Look upon the setting as a whole, where can your help be most utilised, be constantly aware of the needs of children.
13. Ensure child is collected by someone known to setting - if not sure speak to a member of staff.
14. To respect the confidentiality of information received.
15. To develop your role within the team especially with regard as a key worker.
16. Specific Child Care Tasks:
- The preparation and completion of activities to suit the child's stage of development;
- To ensure that mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing;
- Cleaning and changing children as required;
- Providing comfort and warmth to an ill child;
17. To ensure the setting is of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development.
18. To be aware of the high profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times.
19. To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring setting policies and procedures are observed at all times.
20. Be prepared to gain further training (at least NVQ level 3 in Childcare – UK training).
21. To be able to take part in Ofsted inspections and early years visits and monitoring.
22. To adhere to all routines in the setting, including children personal hygiene.
NOTE: And any other roles and duties deemed when necessary; continued training, mentoring and supervision will be given on some of the above.
Person Specification:
Skills, aptitude, knowledge and experience
ESSENTIAL
- Enthusiasm for working with young children
- An interest in the care, learning and development of young children
- A commitment to the provision of high quality childcare
- A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through teamwork and training opportunities
- Ability to do children observations and write reports
DESIRABLE
- Previous experience of caring for, or working with children in a voluntary or paid capacity
- An understanding of the Early Learning Goals
- Knowledge of the National Standards for the regulation of Childcare provision
Personal qualities
ESSENTIAL
- Good organisational, record keeping and planning skills
- Punctuality
- Excellent communication skills, with children, colleagues, advisors and parents/carers.
- Patience
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- A positive approach to inclusive practice, with children and colleagues
DESIRABLE
- Flexibility – occasionally working hours might be changed, e.g. if the setting hosts a Parent’s Evening
- Able to work in small teams
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL
- A positive approach to completing relevant short courses and qualifications
- Some understanding of the importance of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene in the workplace
- GCSE Qualifications in English and Maths
DESIRABLE
- Working towards Completion of a recognised Level 2 Childcare qualification, e.g. Level 2 Certificate for the Children & Young People’s Workforce or Children’s Care, Learning and Development
- Completion of Safeguarding Awareness course (Group 2)
- Health & Safety certificate
- First Aid certificate
- Completion of other relevant courses
This post requires a police check as there may be periods of unsupervised access to children. An Enhanced police check and satisfactory references would be obtained prior to commencement of employment.
Nursery Practitioner - Location: Wallington
Purpose of Post
1 To contribute a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in the setting.
2 To give support to other personnel within the setting.
3 To implement the daily routine in the base room.
Key Areas
o Work with Children.
o Team Work.
o Liaise with parents/carers.
o Do children observations, planning and assessments.
o Plan daily, monthly and yearly activities.
Responsible to: Manager / Supervisor/ Head of room/ Room Leader/ Nursery Nurses
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday (Flexible hours available) Part-Time Hours also available
Duties and Responsibilities
1. To contribute to a planned programme of activities suited to the age range of children in conjunction with other staff. (to take turns to do weekly planning in the room)
2. To keep a proper record of achievement file on key children, for parents/carers.
3. Work alongside parents/carers of special needs children to provide full integration in the setting.
4. Support all staff and engage in a good staff team; able to do board displays and room presentations.
5. Uphold standards within the setting by adhering to all policies and procedures.
6. Strive to safeguard children by working to the organisation’s safeguarding Code of Conduct.
7. Liaise with and support parents/carers and other family members;.
8. To attend ALL out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents/carers evenings, summer fayre, Christmas party, etc...
9. To be flexible within working practices of setting. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the setting, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment etc...
10. Work alongside the manager, room leaders and staff team to ensure that the philosophy behind the project is fulfilled.
11. Recording accidents in the accident book. Ensure the manager has initialled the report before the parent receives it.
12. Look upon the setting as a "whole" where can your help be most utilised, be constantly aware of the needs of children.
13. Ensure child is collected by someone known to setting - if not sure speak to a member of staff.
14. To respect the confidentiality of information received.
15. To develop your role within the team especially with regard as a key worker.
16. Specific Child Care Tasks:
- The preparation and completion of activities to suit the child's stage of development;
- To ensure that mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing;
- Cleaning and changing children as required;
- Providing comfort and warmth to an ill child;
17. To ensure the setting is of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development;.
18. To be aware of the high profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times.
19. To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring setting policies and procedures are observed at all times.
20. Be prepared to gain further training (at least NVQ level 3 in Childcare – UK training).
21. To be able to take part in Ofsted inspections and early years visits and monitoring.
22. To adhere to all routines in the setting, including children personal hygiene.
NOTE: And any other roles and duties deemed when necessary; continued training, mentoring and supervision will be given on some of the above.
Person Specification:
Skills, aptitude, knowledge and experience
ESSENTIAL
- Enthusiasm for working with young children
- An interest in the care, learning and development of young children
- A commitment to the provision of high quality childcare
- A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through teamwork and training opportunities
- Ability to do children observations and write reports
DESIRABLE
- Previous experience of caring for, or working with children in a voluntary or paid capacity
- An understanding of the Early Learning Goals
- Knowledge of the National Standards for the regulation of Childcare provision
Personal qualities
ESSENTIAL
- Good organisational, record keeping and planning skills
- Punctuality
- Excellent communication skills, with children, colleagues, advisors and parents/carers.
- Patience
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- A positive approach to inclusive practice, with children and colleagues
DESIRABLE
- Flexibility – occasionally working hours might be changed, e.g. if the setting hosts a Parent’s Evening
- Able to work in small teams
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL
- A positive approach to completing relevant short courses and qualifications
- Some understanding of the importance of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene in the workplace
DESIRABLE
- Completion of a recognised Level 2 Childcare qualification, e.g. Level 2 Certificate for the Children & Young People’s Workforce or Children’s Care, Learning and Development – or be working towards completion
- Completion of Safeguarding Awareness course (Group 2)
- Health & Safety certificate
- First Aid certificate
- Completion of other relevant courses
This post requires a police check as there may be periods of unsupervised access to children. An Enhanced police check and satisfactory references would be obtained prior to commencement of employment.
Nursery Cook - Locations: Morden Hall And Wallington
RESPONSIBLE TO: DIRECTOR/REGIONAL MANAGER
JOB PURPOSE: To organise, cook and prepare a healthy balanced diet for children from babies upwards, ensuring high standards of hygiene, health and safety are maintained in the kitchen at all times.
MAIN DUTIES:
- To be responsible in conjunction with the Management team for planning menus
- To co-ordinate the serving of the mid-day meal and snacks throughout the day
- To wash-up crockery, cutlery and all equipment used to prepare meals
- To be responsible for hygiene and risk assessment within the kitchen area, including all record keeping relevant to the post
- To check sell by dates and use date on all food products and remove as and when needed
- To be responsible for food safety within the nursery including all safety checks relating to food storage and preparation
- To maintain an agreed high standard of hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen area including fridge freezers etc.
- To ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained within the kitchen area and any other cook may be responsible for
- To maintain the healthy food better business manual at all times
- To inform management of any equipment needing repair
- To attend relevant training to keep up to date on new legislations
- Ensure that all individual dietary requirements are catered for in line with parental guidance.
- Ensure that all foods are ready at the specified time and correctly served.
- To ensure you have a clean uniform, including head wear, daily and wear suitable footwear for working in a busy kitchen space.
- The ability to order correct amounts of food and control kitchen stock.
- Prevent cross contamination of food within the kitchen area.
Nursery Manager - Location: Morden Hall
RESPONSIBLE TO: DIRECTOR/REGIONAL MANAGER
RESPONSIBLE FOR: DEPUTY MANAGER, ROOM LEADERS, NURSERY NURSES, NURSERY ASSISTANTS, VOLUNTEERS AND STUDENTS
JOB PURPOSE: To be responsible for managing a team of staff to provide the highest possible standard of care and learning in Early Years. To be the lead on safeguarding children and carry out the vision of Mini Treasures in the setting.
MAIN DUTIES:
- To manage the nursery operation and undertake all the necessary duties and provide day care for children ages 3 months to 5 years.
- To oversee the planning, delivery and monitoring of the nursery’s EYFS curriculum in accordance with the children’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs.
- To support the deputy manager and room leaders in their rooms and ensure that the EYFS is actively implemented in the nursery.
- To monitor routines and practices in the nursery and ensure all staff follows the policies and procedures of Mini Treasures Nurseries.
- To carry out administrative duties as instructed by the director and have good partnership with parents.
- To manage small projects and bring in new business as agreed by the director.
- To supervise relevant staff on a daily basis or delegate tasks effectively to other staff.
- To supervise volunteers, students on placements and/or work experience in the nursery.
- To supervise the children where appropriate and to protect them from dangerous or harmful situations.
- To share any child protection concerns immediately with the director/regional manager.
- Key holder responsibility and security.
- To provide a high level of care that will enhance the children’s general health and well-being.
- To be the lead person for behaviour management in the nursery.
- To be aware of children’s special educational needs and ensure staff support these children effectively.
- To keep informative, accurate and up-to-date records, including records of progress and any behavioural or developmental reports.
- To liaise regularly with parents/carers about their children’s needs, interests and progress.
- To arrange and attend parents’/carers’ meetings to allow two-way discussion of their children’s progress.
- To liaise with the Nursery Cook on menu planning ensuring the children receive a healthy, multi-cultural diet.
- To carry out staff supervisions and staff appraisal.
- To chair and carry out regular team meetings.
- To liaise and work in partnership with other agencies, both statutory and voluntary, where appropriate.
- To attend any conferences, training events or meetings as identified by the director and to keep up to date with current good practice.
- To adhere to the nursery’s policies and code of practice on confidentiality.
- To perform any other duties as deemed necessary by the Director that will benefit the company.
- Ensuring close supervision of children during all meal times and adhering to the allergy and dietary requirements of all children within the nursery.
- Supporting the director in organising and attending events that publicise the nursery; these may include fundraising charity events and open weekends.
- Identifying and addressing staff training needs in liaison with the director.
- Supporting staff to ensure their performance is effective and in line with Company Policies and Procedures and if necessary invoking the Company disciplinary process.
- Carrying out disciplinary procedures and undertaking investigations where necessary.
- Maintaining appropriate levels of qualified/unqualified employees within the nursery.
- Deploying staff effectively to maintain the correct staff ratios in cascading effectively to all employees changes to documents/procedures as directed by the Company.
Financial
- Developing the nursery team.
- Managing a budget.
- Maintaining staff and child records and maintaining nursery resources and making sure that equipment such as furniture and toys, is in good condition.
- Running the nursery in line with the environmental, health and safety and fire regulations.
- You will work closely with the proprietor to make sure that the service offered meets Ofsted and early year’s foundation stage standard.
- Fill the numbers of childcare places available.
- Bring in ideas that benefits the nursery financially i.e managing resources or planning social events.
Performance
- Is judged by the level of staff, parents and multi agencies partnership.
- Good outcomes for children.
- Ofsted grading “good” and above.
- Being able to make quick and accurate decisions.
- Being able to solve problems in a diplomatic manner and damage control.
- Number of childcare places filled and unfilled.
- Minimal complaints from parents, staff and others.
- Having a welcoming, friendly and enabling environment from children and others.
- Resourceful and able to manage resources and equipment.
- Successful planning of small projects (i.e working with local schools) as well as social and charitable events.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager/Director.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria:
1. A minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification (e.g. Pre-school Learning Alliance Diploma in Pre-school Practice, NVQ 3, or equivalent) and a commitment to obtaining further qualifications as appropriate i.e degree in Childcare and above.
2. Post-qualification experience in running or helping to run a similar service.
3. A sound understanding of child development and children’s needs with an ability to plan and implement an early years age/stage appropriate curriculum, taking into account the SEN Code of Practice, child protection procedures and equal opportunities’ considerations.
4. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. This includes the ability to establish rapport and credibility with parents and the ability to produce clear, concise and well-written reports, e.g. for disciplinary, business plans for recruitment purposes etc.
5. Ability to use Microsoft Office packages effectively and to produce reports and correspondence in a professional and accurate format.
6. Ability to prioritise own work and plan in advance for meetings etc.
7. Ability to build good working relationships with staff.
8. Experience of effective staff management and objective setting, performance management (one- ones, appraisals, feedback).
9. Ability to communicate in a variety of ways and with people at all levels, and adopts a communication method appropriate for the listener or audience.
10. Experience of co-ordinating curriculum planning for a childcare and early education setting.
11. Pro-active, enthusiastic and self motivated.
12. Ability to remain calm under pressure.
13. Emotionally resilient and able to handle competing demands.
14. Able to work on your own initiative.
15. Demonstrates professionalism in approach to managing all issues.
16. The ability to establish rapport and credibility with parents.
17. Experience of problem solving.
18. Good customer awareness.
19. The ability to establish rapport and credibility with parents.
20. An ability to engage with parents/carers in respect of their own needs for advice, education and personal development.
21. Demonstrable and detailed knowledge of current legislation relevant to the Early Years.
22. Ability to demonstrate knowledge in practical situations.
23. Ability to be creative, innovative and outward thinking.
Room Leader/Third In Charge - Location: Wallington & Morden
RESPONSIBLE TO: NURSERY MANAGER AND DIRECTOR, DEPUTY MANAGER
RESPONSIBLE FOR: NURSERY NURSES, NURSERY ASSISTANTS, VOLUNTEERS AND STUDENTS
JOB PURPOSE: To provide inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children attending the nursery and to maintain a safe, stimulating and enjoyable environment. They will be responsible for curriculum planning within the nursery. They will manage the provision, including staffing levels in the absence of the Nursery Manager.
MAIN DUTIES:
- To oversee the planning, delivery and monitoring of the nursery’s EYFS curriculum in accordance with the children’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs.
- To support the team members in their rooms and ensure that the EYFS is actively implemented in the nursery.
- To monitor routines and practices in the nursery and ensure all staff follows the policies and procedures of Mini Treasures Nurseries.
- To carry out administrative duties as instructed by the manager and have good partnership with parents.
- To manage small projects and bring in new business as agreed by the nursery manager.
- To supervise relevant staff on a daily basis.
- To supervise volunteers, students on placements and/or work experience in the nursery.
- To supervise the children where appropriate and to protect them from dangerous or harmful situations.
- To share any child protection concerns immediately with the Nursery Manager.
- Key holder responsibility and security.
- To provide a high level of care that will enhance the children’s general health and well-being.
- To be the lead person for behaviour management in the nursery.
- To act as a key person to a small group of children and to ensure their needs are reflected in the planning of routines and activities.
- To be aware of children’s special educational needs and ensure staff support these children effectively.
- To keep informative, accurate and up-to-date records, including records of progress and any behavioural or developmental reports.
- To liaise regularly with parents/carers about their children’s needs, interests and progress.
- To arrange and attend parents’/carers’ meetings to allow two-way discussion of their children’s progress.
- In the absence of the Nursery Manager to liaise with the Nursery Cook on menu planning ensuring the children receive a healthy, multi-cultural diet.
- To contribute to and attend their supervisions and staff appraisal.
- To attend regular team meetings.
- To liaise and work in partnership with other agencies, both statutory and voluntary, where appropriate.
- To attend any conferences, training events or meetings as identified by the Nursery Manager and to keep up to date with current good practice.
- To adhere to the nursery’s policies and code of practice on confidentiality.
- To adhere to and undertake the six criteria of Key Elements of Reflective Practice.
- To perform any other duties as deemed necessary by the Nursery Manager.
- Ensuring close supervision of children during all meal times and adhering to the allergy and dietary requirements of all children within the nursery.
- Supporting the Manager in organising and attending events that publicise the nursery; these may include fundraising charity events and open weekends.
- Identifying and addressing staff training needs in liaison with the Manager.
- Supporting staff to ensure their performance is effective and in line with Company Policies and Procedures and if necessary invoking the Company disciplinary process.
- Carrying out disciplinary procedures and undertaking investigations where necessary.
- Supporting the Manager in maintaining appropriate levels of qualified/unqualified employees within the nursery.
- Deploying staff effectively to maintain the correct staff ratios Supporting the Manager in cascading effectively to all employees changes to documents/procedures as directed by the Company.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria:
1. A minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification (e.g. Pre-school Learning Alliance Diploma in Pre-school Practice, NVQ 3, or equivalent) and a commitment to obtaining further qualifications as appropriate.
2. Post-qualification experience in running or helping to run a similar service.
3. A sound understanding of child development and children’s needs with an ability to plan and implement an early years age/stage appropriate curriculum, taking into account the SEN Code of Practice, child protection procedures and equal opportunities’ considerations.
4. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. This includes the ability to establish rapport and credibility with parents and the ability to produce clear, concise and well-written reports, e.g. for disciplinaries, business plans for recruitment purposes etc.
5. Ability to use Microsoft Office packages effectively and to produce reports and correspondence in a professional and accurate format.
6. Ability to prioritise own work and plan in advance for meetings etc.
7. Ability to build good working relationships with staff.
8. Ability to communicate the need for quality and continuous improvement, and influences good practice through own example.
9. Ability to inspire people to deliver results, high standards and sets clear objectives for themselves and the team, taking appropriate and timely action to ensure targets are achieved.
10. Ability to support the development of their team through regular discussion and team meetings which encourage two- way communication and sharing of ideas and expectations.
11. Ability to communicate in a variety of ways and with people at all levels, and adopts a communication method appropriate for the listener or audience.
12. Experience of effective staff management and objective setting, performance management (one- ones, appraisals, feedback).
13. Experience of co-ordinating curriculum planning for a childcare and early education setting.
14. Pro-active, enthusiastic and self motivated.
15. Ability to remain calm under pressure.
16. Emotionally resilient and able to handle competing demands.
17. Able to work on their own initiative.
18. Demonstrates professionalism in approach to managing all issues.
19. The ability to establish rapport and credibility with parents.
20. Experience of problem solving.
21. Good customer awareness.
22. The ability to establish rapport and credibility with parents.
23. An ability to engage with parents/carers in respect of their own needs for advice, education and personal development.
24. Demonstrable and detailed knowledge of current legislation relevant to the Early Years.
Direct Task/Responsibility
Locations: Pre-school or Toddler Class
- Main duties: Responsible for supervising and supporting all staff in the classrooms (including After-school clubs), in relation to the EYFS planning, assessment and observation, activities and the smooth running of the rooms.
Level 3 Practitioner - Location: Wallington
RESPONSIBLE TO: NURSERY MANAGER AND DIRECTOR, DEPUTY MANAGER
RESPONSIBLE FOR: NURSERY NURSES, NURSERY ASSISTANTS, VOLUNTEERS AND STUDENTS
JOB PURPOSE: To provide inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children attending the nursery and to maintain a safe, stimulating and enjoyable environment. They will be responsible for curriculum planning within the nursery. They will manage the provision, including staffing levels in the absence of the Nursery Manager.
MAIN DUTIES:
- To oversee the planning, delivery and monitoring of the nursery’s EYFS curriculum in accordance with the children’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs.
- To support the team members in their rooms and ensure that the EYFS is actively implemented in the nursery.
- To monitor routines and practices in the nursery and ensure all staff follows the policies and procedures of Mini Treasures Nurseries.
- To carry out administrative duties as instructed by the manager and have good partnership with parents.
- To manage small projects and bring in new business as agreed by the nursery manager.
- To supervise relevant staff on a daily basis.
- To supervise volunteers, students on placements and/or work experience in the nursery.
- To supervise the children where appropriate and to protect them from dangerous or harmful situations.
- To share any child protection concerns immediately with the Nursery Manager.
- Key holder responsibility and security.
- To provide a high level of care that will enhance the children’s general health and well-being.
- To be the lead person for behaviour management in the nursery.
- To act as a key person to a small group of children and to ensure their needs are reflected in the planning of routines and activities.
- To be aware of children’s special educational needs and ensure staff support these children effectively.
- To keep informative, accurate and up-to-date records, including records of progress and any behavioural or developmental reports.
- To liaise regularly with parents/carers about their children’s needs, interests and progress.
- To arrange and attend parents’/carers’ meetings to allow two-way discussion of their children’s progress.
- In the absence of the Nursery Manager to liaise with the Nursery Cook on menu planning ensuring the children receive a healthy, multi-cultural diet.
- To contribute to and attend their supervisions and staff appraisal.
- To attend regular team meetings.
- To liaise and work in partnership with other agencies, both statutory and voluntary, where appropriate.
- To attend any conferences, training events or meetings as identified by the Nursery Manager and to keep up to date with current good practice.
- To adhere to the nursery’s policies and code of practice on confidentiality.
- To adhere to and undertake the six criteria of Key Elements of Reflective Practice.
- To perform any other duties as deemed necessary by the Nursery Manager.
- Ensuring close supervision of children during all meal times and adhering to the allergy and dietary requirements of all children within the nursery.
- Supporting the Manager in organising and attending events that publicise the nursery; these may include fundraising charity events and open weekends.
- Identifying and addressing staff training needs in liaison with the Manager.
- Supporting staff to ensure their performance is effective and in line with Company Policies and Procedures and if necessary invoking the Company disciplinary process.
- Carrying out disciplinary procedures and undertaking investigations where necessary.
- Supporting the Manager in maintaining appropriate levels of qualified/unqualified employees within the nursery.
- Deploying staff effectively to maintain the correct staff ratios Supporting the Manager in cascading effectively to all employees changes to documents/procedures as directed by the Company.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria:
1. A minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification (e.g. Pre-school Learning Alliance Diploma in Pre-school Practice, NVQ 3, or equivalent) and a commitment to obtaining further qualifications as appropriate.
2. Post-qualification experience in running or helping to run a similar service.
3. A sound understanding of child development and children’s needs with an ability to plan and implement an early years age/stage appropriate curriculum, taking into account the SEN Code of Practice, child protection procedures and equal opportunities’ considerations.
4. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. This includes the ability to establish rapport and credibility with parents and the ability to produce clear, concise and well-written reports, e.g. for disciplinaries, business plans for recruitment purposes etc.
5. Ability to use Microsoft Office packages effectively and to produce reports and correspondence in a professional and accurate format.
6. Ability to prioritise own work and plan in advance for meetings etc.
7. Ability to build good working relationships with staff.
8. Ability to communicate the need for quality and continuous improvement, and influences good practice through own example.
9. Ability to inspire people to deliver results, high standards and sets clear objectives for themselves and the team, taking appropriate and timely action to ensure targets are achieved.
10. Ability to support the development of their team through regular discussion and team meetings which encourage two- way communication and sharing of ideas and expectations.
11. Ability to communicate in a variety of ways and with people at all levels, and adopts a communication method appropriate for the listener or audience.
12. Experience of effective staff management and objective setting, performance management (one- ones, appraisals, feedback).
13. Experience of co-ordinating curriculum planning for a childcare and early education setting.
14. Pro-active, enthusiastic and self motivated.
15. Ability to remain calm under pressure.
16. Emotionally resilient and able to handle competing demands.
17. Able to work on their own initiative.
18. Demonstrates professionalism in approach to managing all issues.
19. The ability to establish rapport and credibility with parents.
20. Experience of problem solving.
21. Good customer awareness.
22. The ability to establish rapport and credibility with parents.
23. An ability to engage with parents/carers in respect of their own needs for advice, education and personal development.
24. Demonstrable and detailed knowledge of current legislation relevant to the Early Years.
Direct Task/Responsibility
Locations: Pre-school or Toddler Class
- Main duties: Responsible for supervising and supporting all staff in the classrooms (including After-school clubs), in relation to the EYFS planning, assessment and observation, activities and the smooth running of the rooms.
Level 2 Practitioner - Location: Wallington & Morden
RESPONSIBLE TO: NURSERY MANAGER AND DIRECTOR, DEPUTY MANAGER
RESPONSIBLE FOR: NURSERY NURSES, NURSERY ASSISTANTS, VOLUNTEERS AND STUDENTS
JOB PURPOSE: To provide inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children attending the nursery and to maintain a safe, stimulating and enjoyable environment. They will be responsible for curriculum planning within the nursery. They will manage the provision, including staffing levels in the absence of the Nursery Manager.
MAIN DUTIES:
- To oversee the planning, delivery and monitoring of the nursery’s EYFS curriculum in accordance with the children’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs.
- To support the team members in their rooms and ensure that the EYFS is actively implemented in the nursery.
- To monitor routines and practices in the nursery and ensure all staff follows the policies and procedures of Mini Treasures Nurseries.
- To carry out administrative duties as instructed by the manager and have good partnership with parents.
- To manage small projects and bring in new business as agreed by the nursery manager.
- To supervise relevant staff on a daily basis.
- To supervise volunteers, students on placements and/or work experience in the nursery.
- To supervise the children where appropriate and to protect them from dangerous or harmful situations.
- To share any child protection concerns immediately with the Nursery Manager.
- Key holder responsibility and security.
- To provide a high level of care that will enhance the children’s general health and well-being.
- To be the lead person for behaviour management in the nursery.
- To act as a key person to a small group of children and to ensure their needs are reflected in the planning of routines and activities.
- To be aware of children’s special educational needs and ensure staff support these children effectively.
- To keep informative, accurate and up-to-date records, including records of progress and any behavioural or developmental reports.
- To liaise regularly with parents/carers about their children’s needs, interests and progress.
- To arrange and attend parents’/carers’ meetings to allow two-way discussion of their children’s progress.
- In the absence of the Nursery Manager to liaise with the Nursery Cook on menu planning ensuring the children receive a healthy, multi-cultural diet.
- To contribute to and attend their supervisions and staff appraisal.
- To attend regular team meetings.
- To liaise and work in partnership with other agencies, both statutory and voluntary, where appropriate.
- To attend any conferences, training events or meetings as identified by the Nursery Manager and to keep up to date with current good practice.
- To adhere to the nursery’s policies and code of practice on confidentiality.
- To adhere to and undertake the six criteria of Key Elements of Reflective Practice.
- To perform any other duties as deemed necessary by the Nursery Manager.
- Ensuring close supervision of children during all meal times and adhering to the allergy and dietary requirements of all children within the nursery.
- Supporting the Manager in organising and attending events that publicise the nursery; these may include fundraising charity events and open weekends.
- Identifying and addressing staff training needs in liaison with the Manager.
- Supporting staff to ensure their performance is effective and in line with Company Policies and Procedures and if necessary invoking the Company disciplinary process.
- Carrying out disciplinary procedures and undertaking investigations where necessary.
- Supporting the Manager in maintaining appropriate levels of qualified/unqualified employees within the nursery.
- Deploying staff effectively to maintain the correct staff ratios Supporting the Manager in cascading effectively to all employees changes to documents/procedures as directed by the Company.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria:
1. A minimum Level 2 Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification (e.g. Pre-school Learning Alliance Diploma in Pre-school Practice, NVQ 3, or equivalent) and a commitment to obtaining further qualifications as appropriate.
2. Post-qualification experience in running or helping to run a similar service.
3. A sound understanding of child development and children’s needs with an ability to plan and implement an early years age/stage appropriate curriculum, taking into account the SEN Code of Practice, child protection procedures and equal opportunities’ considerations.
4. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. This includes the ability to establish rapport and credibility with parents and the ability to produce clear, concise and well-written reports, e.g. for disciplinaries, business plans for recruitment purposes etc.
5. Ability to use Microsoft Office packages effectively and to produce reports and correspondence in a professional and accurate format.
6. Ability to prioritise own work and plan in advance for meetings etc.
7. Ability to build good working relationships with staff.
8. Ability to communicate the need for quality and continuous improvement, and influences good practice through own example.
9. Ability to inspire people to deliver results, high standards and sets clear objectives for themselves and the team, taking appropriate and timely action to ensure targets are achieved.
10. Ability to support the development of their team through regular discussion and team meetings which encourage two- way communication and sharing of ideas and expectations.
11. Ability to communicate in a variety of ways and with people at all levels, and adopts a communication method appropriate for the listener or audience.
12. Experience of effective staff management and objective setting, performance management (one- ones, appraisals, feedback).
13. Experience of co-ordinating curriculum planning for a childcare and early education setting.
14. Pro-active, enthusiastic and self motivated.
15. Ability to remain calm under pressure.
16. Emotionally resilient and able to handle competing demands.
17. Able to work on their own initiative.
18. Demonstrates professionalism in approach to managing all issues.
19. The ability to establish rapport and credibility with parents.
20. Experience of problem solving.
21. Good customer awareness.
22. The ability to establish rapport and credibility with parents.
23. An ability to engage with parents/carers in respect of their own needs for advice, education and personal development.
24. Demonstrable and detailed knowledge of current legislation relevant to the Early Years.
Direct Task/Responsibility
Locations: Pre-school or Toddler Class
- Main duties: Responsible for supervising and supporting all staff in the classrooms (including After-school clubs), in relation to the EYFS planning, assessment and observation, activities and the smooth running of the rooms.
Cook - Location: Morden
RESPONSIBLE TO: DIRECTOR/REGIONAL MANAGER
JOB PURPOSE: To organise, cook and prepare a healthy balanced diet for children from babies upwards, ensuring high standards of hygiene, health and safety are maintained in the kitchen at all times.
MAIN DUTIES:
- To be responsible in conjunction with the Management team for planning menus.
- To co-ordinate the serving of the mid-day meal and snacks throughout the day.
- To wash-up crockery, cutlery and all equipment used to prepare meals.
- To be responsible for hygiene and risk assessment within the kitchen area, including all record keeping relevant to the post.
- To check sell by dates and use date on all food products and remove as and when needed.
- To be responsible for food safety within the nursery including all safety checks relating to food storage and preparation
- To maintain an agreed high standard of hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen area including fridge freezers etc.
- To ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained within the kitchen area and any other cook may be responsible for.
- To maintain the healthy food better business manual at all timesTo inform management of any equipment needing repair.
- To attend relevant training to keep up to date on new legislations.
- Ensure that all individual dietary requirements are catered for in line with parental guidance.
- Ensure that all foods are ready at the specified time and correctly served.
- To ensure you have a clean uniform, including head wear, daily and wear suitable footwear for working in a busy kitchen space.
- The ability to order correct amounts of food and control kitchen stock.
- Prevent cross contamination of food within the kitchen area.
L2 & L3 Nursery Practitioner - Location: Morden Hall, Wallington
Purpose of Post
1 To contribute a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in the setting.
2 To give support to other personnel within the setting.
3 To implement the daily routine in the base room.
Key Areas
o Work with Children.
o Team Work.
o Liaise with parents/carers.
o Do children observations, planning and assessments.
o Plan daily, monthly and yearly activities.
Responsible to: Manager / Supervisor/ Head of room/ Room Leader/ Nursery Nurses
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday (Flexible hours available) Part-Time Hours also available
Duties and Responsibilities
1. To contribute to a planned programme of activities suited to the age range of children in conjunction with other staff. (to take turns to do weekly planning in the room)
2. To keep a proper record of achievement file on key children, for parents/carers.
3. Work alongside parents/carers of special needs children to provide full integration in the setting.
4. Support all staff and engage in a good staff team; able to do board displays and room presentations.
5. Uphold standards within the setting by adhering to all policies and procedures.
6. Strive to safeguard children by working to the organisation’s safeguarding Code of Conduct.
7. Liaise with and support parents/carers and other family members;.
8. To attend ALL out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents/carers evenings, summer fayre, Christmas party, etc...
9. To be flexible within working practices of setting. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the setting, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment etc...
10. Work alongside the manager, room leaders and staff team to ensure that the philosophy behind the project is fulfilled.
11. Recording accidents in the accident book. Ensure the manager has initialled the report before the parent receives it.
12. Look upon the setting as a "whole" where can your help be most utilised, be constantly aware of the needs of children.
13. Ensure child is collected by someone known to setting - if not sure speak to a member of staff.
14. To respect the confidentiality of information received.
15. To develop your role within the team especially with regard as a key worker.
16. Specific Child Care Tasks:
- The preparation and completion of activities to suit the child's stage of development;
- To ensure that mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing;
- Cleaning and changing children as required;
- Providing comfort and warmth to an ill child;
17. To ensure the setting is of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development;.
18. To be aware of the high profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times.
19. To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring setting policies and procedures are observed at all times.
20. Be prepared to gain further training (at least NVQ level 3 in Childcare – UK training).
21. To be able to take part in Ofsted inspections and early years visits and monitoring.
22. To adhere to all routines in the setting, including children personal hygiene.
NOTE: And any other roles and duties deemed when necessary; continued training, mentoring and supervision will be given on some of the above.
Person Specification:
Skills, aptitude, knowledge and experience
ESSENTIAL
- Enthusiasm for working with young children
- An interest in the care, learning and development of young children
- A commitment to the provision of high quality childcare
- A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through teamwork and training opportunities
- Ability to do children observations and write reports
DESIRABLE
- Previous experience of caring for, or working with children in a voluntary or paid capacity
- An understanding of the Early Learning Goals
- Knowledge of the National Standards for the regulation of Childcare provision
Personal qualities
ESSENTIAL
- Good organisational, record keeping and planning skills
- Punctuality
- Excellent communication skills, with children, colleagues, advisors and parents/carers.
- Patience
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- A positive approach to inclusive practice, with children and colleagues
DESIRABLE
- Flexibility – occasionally working hours might be changed, e.g. if the setting hosts a Parent’s Evening
- Able to work in small teams
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL
- A positive approach to completing relevant short courses and qualifications
- Some understanding of the importance of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene in the workplace
DESIRABLE
- Completion of a recognised Level 2 Childcare qualification, e.g. Level 2 Certificate for the Children & Young People’s Workforce or Children’s Care, Learning and Development – or be working towards completion
- Completion of Safeguarding Awareness course (Group 2)
- Health & Safety certificate
- First Aid certificate
- Completion of other relevant courses
This post requires a police check as there may be periods of unsupervised access to children. An Enhanced police check and satisfactory references would be obtained prior to commencement of employment.
Our Mission, Vision, And Values
Our mission is to provide a dynamic and flexible approach that supports every child, irrespective of their age, stage or ability.
To support us in meeting this mission, our approach to learning is as inclusive as possible and we have created a unique philosophy that combines thinking from Reggio Emilia, Curiosity Approach, and Forest School curricula. By blending indoor and outdoor classrooms in a home-away-from-home environment, we are able to create a space where children feel empowered and ready to learn.
Each member of our team is provided with training to ensure they understand each approach and why it is an important component of early education. Our team is valued not only for their passion for early childhood education, but also for their imagination, empathy, commitment, and ability to bring joy to every day.
Benefits Of Working At Mini Treasures Nurseries
Regular Team Training
Good Transport Links
Good Starting Salary
Childcare Discounts
Flexible Hours
Free Parking
First Aid Training
Food Hygiene Training
Safeguarding Training
Pension Contribution
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OUR STAFF
Selected and hand - picked by our Executive Director MommyC, is a mix of teachers with various backgrounds and education levels who hold one quality; PASSION. MommyC has found, over the years, that variety is the solution to a balanced environment. One belief of hers is to select teachers who love children and everything else can be easily taught and trained. Staff undergo at minimum 80 hours of on-the-job training initially, amongst on-going training monthly at their regularly scheduled team meetings. Although many of our staff hold CDA certifications, are currently in school to obtain it, or have many years of experience; it is not the sole criteria for selection. MommyC has found that you can have a teacher with all of the education necessary and criteria to obtain the job (8 different certifications required), but none of the compassion or skill to maintain the job. It is her endeavor to always select the best staff available for the right environment and consistently choose those who ultimately have care for children as their primary focus. It's no wonder our families have reported that our school is the best they've found because we strategically select those who make up our education and loving environment. Some of our staff members are pictured below.
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