Room Leader - Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship (1)

Horspath Pre-School Nursery is nestled in the grounds of Horspath Primary School and has their own separate, well-equipped outside play area and nature reserve, offering children between the ages of 2 and 5 years an enjoyable and well-rounded environment for play and learning.   

At Horspath Nursery, they feel that children's early years are the most important of their lives, and they strive to provide high-quality childcare and education for all children's individual needs.  

Main duties:

To create a welcoming and family-friendly environment where children are at ease and able to develop a sense of ownership of their surroundings. To ensure that the nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others, that equipment is safe, standards of hygiene are high, safety procedures are implemented at all times. To maintain an environment which fosters positive interactions between children of varied ages attending the Nursery. To contribute to the planning in accordance with the EYFS and the provision of a stimulating range of age-appropriate activities and ensuring the nursery is well-resourced and creatively set-up. To lead observations and the assessment of children’s learning and development, ensuring records are kept up-to-date, are of a high standard and are shared effectively – includes Individual Education Plans for children with Special Educational Needs. To keep the Early Years Tracking Tool up to date and to analyse the data alongside the Manager. To work in partnership with all parents/carers, building and maintaining relationships that encourage trust, open communication and involvement in nursery life. To work flexibly as part of the larger team, assisting and supporting colleagues wherever required, in order to ensure the smooth running of the nursery. To ensure that staff are appropriately supported to carry out their role confidently and effectively. To clearly define and uphold the vision and values of the nursery, ensuring that these are fully understood and embodied by all staff members. To be aware of the nursery policies and procedures and ensure these are adhered to at all times, including Safeguarding and whistle-blowing.  To maintain awareness of your own personal development and training needs and to keep up-to-date with current legislation and practice. As a qualified First Aider, to administer first aid and medication as required and ensure that appropriate records are completed. To attend reasonable out-of-working-hours activities, including training, staff meetings, committee meetings and special events.

You will also be required to be involved in the breakfast/afterschool club and the playscheme during the holidays. There is also the opportunity to do forrest school lead training.

Training:

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship.

Functional Skills Maths & English if required.

Training Outcome:

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner qualification.

Employer Description:
Pre-School Nursery based in Oxfordshire.  Children aged 2 - years.

Working Hours :
Mon - Fri (between 7.30am - 5.30pm).

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness