Qualified Early Years Practitioners, Childcare @ Sandal

Post Title:

Early Years Practitioner – Qualified

Reporting to:

Nursery Manager, Deputy and Room LeaderResponsible for:

None

Location:

SandalPay:

Dependent on age and experience, in the region of £22,069-£24,000 a year.

Post Reference No:

CYP9St George’s Lupset Ltd is a local registered charity and community enterprise, providing Training, Health and Wellbeing activities and Childcare for the local community. We currently have vacancies within our nursery; Childcare @ Sandal (based at Sandal WF1 5NU) for 2 x Qualified Early Years Practitioners. Working 37 hours per week, year-round.As a Qualified Early Years Practitioner (with a minimum of a Level 2 Childcare qualification), you will be required to assist in the delivery of high-quality nursery provision for young children and their families in accordance with The Early Years Foundation Stage (2014). You will join a large team of Early Years Practitioners working towards achieving our vision for continuous improvements and working towards maintaining or achieving an Outstanding Ofsted judgment.How to ApplyWe have a four-stage application process made up of expressions of interest, working interviews, formal application and formal interviews. These four stages help us to assess your skills, abilities and knowledge and help you to get to know our organisation and job requirements.Date posted: 4th October 20241. Expression of InterestIn the first instance please email recruitment@stgeorgeslupset.org.uk stating why

you want a career in Childcare ,

your Childcare qualification

and

what you know about St George’s Lupset Ltd and why you would like to work for us .2. Working InterviewsThe purpose of the working interview is to assess your interaction with children and other adults in the childcare setting. You will be expected to spend up to 2 hours within the nursery where you will be assessed by a parent or member of the ‘Childcare’ team.3. Formal application formIf you pass stage 2 you will be invited for interview and will be expected to complete an application form detailing how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification.4. Formal InterviewsThis is a traditional interview where you will be asked a number of questions by a small panel. You will then have the opportunity to ask questions of the panel.Purpose of the JobTo support the delivery of high-quality nursery provision for babies, young children and their families in accordance with current guidance and legislation. Building relationships with small groups of children and their parents/carers as a Key Worker.Key TasksA. Areas of ResponsibilityTo assist with the delivery of high-quality nursery provision for babies and young children on a day-to-day basis, within the area of responsibility as directed by senior staff.To contribute to and support observation, assessment and planning to meet individual children’s developmental needs having regard to current guidance and legislation.To keep up to date record on children’s progress from your observation and those of others including parents/carers.To be actively involved in children’s play opportunities indoors and outdoors, in a way that encourages children to be independent active learners.To assist the SENCO as required by current guidance and legislation for children with identified additional needs.To work in partnership with all parents/carers who use the Nursery, ensuring that their needs and those of individual children are met as far as is reasonable.To support the Nursery Manager in ensuring that all the requirements of Health and Safety legislation, and other relevant guidance and legislation are in place.B. People ManagementTo actively contribute to supervisions and appraisals to support your own development and welfare and ensure work plans are delivered and targets met.C. Operational and Business ManagementTo support the Nursery Manager to provide accurate up to date information and reports on the progress of the Nursery.D. Safety, Equality and Diversity, Quality and SafeguardingTo comply with current guidance; legislation and the organisations safeguarding policies for children and vulnerable adults and follow procedures as required.E. Scope of ResponsibilityE1 Responsibility for Supervision, Direction of EmployeesThere will be no responsibility for other staff but there would be an expectation to give guidance and support to volunteers, apprentices, work experience and trainees, as necessary.E7 KnowledgeNVQ level 2 or 3 achievedAt least one year’s experience with at least one age group in an Early Years setting.Person Specification for Early Years Practitioner (qualified)Personal Qualities

Desirable or Essential?

How IdentifiedEducation and Training 1) Level 2 qualification in Early Years and Childcare or above.2) English and Maths GCSE or equivalent3) First Aid QualificationE ED1) Application form and Sight of Certificate 2) Application form and Sight of Certificate3) Application form and Sight of CertificateWe are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. The Disability Confident scheme supports us to make the most of the skills of disabled people within our organisation and helps to recruit from the widest possible pool of talent.

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