Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprentice- The Secret Garden Day Nursery (Dawlish)

The Secret Garden based in Dawlish have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, creative apprentice to join their experienced team to undertake their training.

The Apprentice’s Role

1. To work under the direction of the manager and deputise her as and when required.

2. To support the aims and objectives of the nursery and assist the manager in the organisation of a high-quality establishment for children from birth to eight years.

3. To provide the highest standards of childcare and early education working to ensure we provide a safe caring environment that enables the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of our children through individual attention and group activities.

4. To direct and support staff as agreed by the settings manager.

5. To implement OFSTED Standards and nursery policies at all times.

6. To work as a team and give support to personnel in the setting.

7. To take responsibility to oversee key areas are implemented effectively.

Main Duties

1. To lead and support a team of professional staff and to ensure good practice at all times and to engage in a good staff team.

2. To take responsibility for designated aspects.

3. Take all responsible steps to provide a safe and secure environment at all times, ensuring high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained and the nursery team’s compliance and awareness to the nursery Health and Safety policies.

4. To assist in the review of policies and procedures.

5. Understand our requirements with regard to the EYFS suitable to the age and adhere to that at all times.

6. Acting as manager having responsibility when the manager is not on the premises.

7. Have a key holder responsibility

8. To be flexible with the working practices of the nursery setting

9. To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring that all staff and volunteers observe setting policies and procedures to keep children safe from harm.

10. To be a positive/ effective role model for staff and children

11. To assist with the planning and organisation of staffing schedules and holiday rotas to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained in accordance with OFSTED and local authority guidelines and nursery procedures.

12. To assist with the implementation of administrate procedures involved with: registration, place allocation and other related matters.

13. Liaise with local authorities and other professionals associated with the setting

14. Undertake certain domestic jobs within the setting, e.g. preparation of snacks, cleaning of equipment and other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined by the manager

15. To be involved in staff training and mentoring of new staff members

16. To meet with staff termly to discuss their development and progress with the manager

17. Support the designated safeguarding officer with MASH enquires, policies and procedures and any other relevant paper-work- see separate job description for main duties.

18. File all relevant paperwork at the end of each week in the office.

Working Hours: 30-40 hours a week over Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-6pm.

Contact Details: Please contact the setting directly for any questions