Early Years Leader

We at Zero2Five are proud to be working for a highly rated independent childcare provider who are looking to employ an experienced Level 3 Qualified Nursery Candidate for their quality and inclusive charity setting based in Easton, Bristol. The successful candidate will join their experienced team in providing outstanding care too children. Whether you are an experienced Level 3 nursery practitioner or room leader you could be considered for this position

Requirements for this role:

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years (UK equivalent) Qualification
• Experience working with children aged 6 months to 4 years
• Understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted requirements
• A passion for making a positive difference in children’s lives
• At least one years’ experience of leading an area of practice

Key Responsibilities

• To assist and support children in following and developing their interests and to assist and support children to have choice and freedom of expression
• To monitor and maintain records on each child’s development in your key group, liaising with parents, staff, and other professionals, as appropriate.
• Safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of children
• To maintain a child centred environment, reviewing room layout, appropriate displays and play materials to ensure that the environment is stimulating and attractive and promotes the development of the child.
• Compassion and understanding for working with children and their families
• To assume responsibility for all children left in your care.
• As a keyworker for a group of children you will ensure every individual child’s needs are met, every day
• To promote and value children’s experience within an anti-discriminatory framework.
• To observe and support children as appropriate on the SEND register, using the Graduated Approach of: assess, plan, do, review to meet the outcomes identified for the child.
• To keep a SEND register of children with special educational needs and disabilities
• To adhere to the special educational needs and disabilities Code of Practice.
• To respond to changes in legislation/practice from government and the Local Authority.

Benefits

• 7+ weeks annual leave (guaranteed 2 weeks at Christmas)
• Regular supervisions to support your well-being
• Anniversary pay bonus
• Free meals and snacks from the in-house chef
• Employee discount
• Free on-site parking
• Plenty of opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A management team that prioritises your well-being
• Enhanced sick pay
• Generous company pension scheme
• A vibrant and culturally diverse setting
• Free uniform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Time off in lieu for meetings and training

If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today or email your most up to date CV to keira@zero2five.co.uk.