Job description: Level 3 Early Years Team Leader/Supervisor Apprenticeship – Duchess Nursery SteventonThe Aspire Training Team are currently recruiting for a punctual, reliable and enthusiastic individual to complete a Level 3 Early Years Team Leader/Supervisor Apprenticeship at Duchess Nursery at their Steventon setting.Our Early Years team leader or supervisor apprenticeship has been designed by sector experts to help individuals that have gained their EYE and are looking to progress into a leadership roleAbout Duchess Nursery;In our open plan nursery setting, we pride ourselves in ensuring that your little ones get the very best start in life through a mixture of play-based experiences, drawing on the voices of your children and more focussed adult led experiences all in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.Our indoor and outdoor environments and activities are developed and enhanced around the needs of the individual children and we encourage children's' learning at their own pace with the support and guidance of our nursery team.
Our staff love their roles and form strong bonds with all the children in their care and this is the key ingredient to our success.
From day one we will work with you to ensure your child's happiness, confidence, skill and early independence are developed in readiness for the school years ahead.We have a dedicated baby room plus open plan area for 2-4's, individual child focussed learning led by professional staff, freshly home cooked wholesome mealsLovely outside space and outstanding monitoring through 'Evidence Me' profile systemWe recognise the importance of ensuring a child feels happy, secure and welcome at our Duchess Nursery from the very start so offer a cosy environment and a smooth settling in process.
When your child starts, we initially offer two settling sessions, one with parents and one without in order to fully prepare you and your child for the nursery environment.
Each child is allocated a key person who is instrumental in this process.
We feel this is an important part of helping our families to feel relaxed and ready for their time at Duchess Nursery.We work closely with each child and their family to give the child the reassurance to feel safe and cared for, ensuring they are happy, secure and making progress but also to act as the first communication point for parents.
They build a genuine bond with the family, developing a special relationship that always fosters the best interests of their child.Your roles and responsibilities will include; Adhere to the Policies & Procedures of Duchess and Chatsworth Schools, ensuring compliance with the Children Act 2006, Health and Safety Legislation, all within the requirements and guidance laid down by Ofsted and the EYFS.Working together as part of a team for the good of the nursery and the children.Responsible primarily with the care and supervision of your pre-school key children, in regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs, keeping daily journals, observations and development records and also ensuring that the children's behaviour is managed in a positive way.
It will also be your shared responsibility to ensure that all children's needs are cared for during the day as required.
For both your own and your team's planning and preparation of activities to meet children's individual needs.To utilise play and interactive activities to develop language and vocabulary, introduce scientific and mathematical concepts and improve social skills.To combine play and interactive activities with an increasing focus on early academic learning, including letter recognition, phonics, numbers and an awareness of science and nature.For planning, developing and implementation of the daily work schedule and lesson plans in line with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.For planning and use of creative and practical skills to prepare inspiring learning materials.To plan indoor and outdoor activities to provide a positive and safe learning environment.To liaise with parents to ensure effective communication within the nursery in a professional and clear manner.Whilst it is the responsibility of all nursery staff to offer children within the nursery equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background; in particular, challenging situations where racism or discrimination is displayed, it is fundamentally your responsibility to ensure that you maintain this ethos.It is the responsibility of all staff within the nursery to maintain the preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the playrooms and equipment, bringing any faults to the attention of the Deputy or Nursery Manager.It is the responsibility of all staff within the nursery to assist with the supervision and effective mentoring of Nursery Assistants and Students and to provide a good role model for Nursery Assistants and Students, helping them to feel welcome and fit into the nursery.It is the responsibility of all staff within the nursery to keep and monitor accident and incident records in accordance with the nursery's policies and procedures.It is the responsibility of all staff within the nursery to supervise mealtimes ensuring that all eating preferences and food allergies are adhered to and, where appropriate, preparation of babies' bottles.It is the responsibility of all staff within the nursery to assist with laundry and dishwashing duties when required.It is the responsibility of all staff to assist with staffing in other nurseries as and when required.It is the responsibility of all staff to attend staff meetings as arranged by the Nursery Manager.It is the responsibility of all staff to participate in regular parents' evenings, publicity, open weekends and children's outings.Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager and Chatsworth Schools PERSONAL SKILLS: You will: Use clear communication techniques to create a happy, caring and stimulating learning environment.Transmit enthusiasm and develop children's appetite for learning.Have an imaginative approach, with highly developed creative and practical skills.Be sensitive to the needs and feelings of young children.Be able to establish a positive relationship with parents and other professionals.Have a sound understanding of early childhood development and an awareness of problems that can interfere with normal development.
Requirements; Level 3 Early Years Educator QualificationGCSE's A*-C/4+ in English Language and Maths, or equivalent i.e.
functional skillsMust obtain a clear DBS Hours; Duchess Nursery is open between the hours of 07:45-17.45 Monday-FridayWorking hours will be 40 hours per week between 08:00-18:00 ASPSE2