Riverside Nursery Schools
Head of Nursery (Float Role)
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Head of Nursery (Float Role)
This role would suit anybody with experience as a Deputy and Management experience.
Qualifications (For the Early Years Educator)
- Full and Relevant Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Education
- Minimum 2 years' Team Leadership/Management experience
- Minimum 3 years' Nursery experience
- Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance
- Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities
- Knowledge of and commitment to: child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities, and SEN/Inclusion
- Experience of working as a key worker for a group of children and their families
- Ability to observe, assess, and report on children's behaviour
Benefits (For the Early Years Educator)
- Competitive salary (based on experience and qualifications)
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Supportive work environment with a friendly team
- Company Pension scheme
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Duties (For the Early Years Educator)
- Provide safe, high-quality education and care for children attending the nursery
- Fulfill all legal and statutory requirements and supervise staff on a day-to-day basis
- Contribute to and implement Nursery policies
- Effective team leadership: lead a team, manage effectively and efficiently, maintain positive relationships and be effective as a mentor
- Manage the provision of the nursery to ensure children, parents, and the staff team work together for high-quality childcare
- Be responsible for the management of day-to-day financial operations within the nursery, including meeting financial targets and managing occupancy to ensure maximum capacity
- Agree and set Nursery goals and monitor progress against targets
- Monitor and assess the quality of provision ensuring continuity of policies and procedures, best practice, and standards are maintained
- Create a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow
- Collaborate with parents and other staff members to support children’s individual needs
- Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure the well-being of all children
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About Little Dukes
Little Dukes is the early years arm of the Dukes Education Group, with independent nurseries in:
- London
- Richmond upon Thames
- Brighton & Hove
- Worthing
Our goal is to give children the foundations for an extraordinary life, through education.
Little Dukes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Candidates will be expected to follow our Safer Recruitment processes, which includes:
- Application form completion,
- Interview process,
- Company obtaining suitable references,
- An Enhanced DBS check.
Salary & Job Type
- Job Type: Full-time
- Pay: £39,686.40-£52,499.20 per year
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