Job Description
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Main duties
To take responsibility for drawing up medium-term and sessional curriculum plans which take in to
account the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance, and to
monitor the effectiveness of the setting's curriculum. This may include working with other external
professionals.
To be responsible for providing a high quality of education and learning, ensuring that staff are
properly deployed and offer appropriate stimulation and support to the children attending the setting.
To take responsibility for ensuring that performance management systems are in place and followed
e.g. induction, probation, supervision, team meetings, appraisals, objective setting etc.
To draw up and to supervise the daily programme of pre-school activities and events.
To be responsible for implementing systems of observation and record keeping so that children's
progress and achievements are effectively and regularly assessed; to monitor the effectiveness of
assessment procedures.
To organise the key person system and to effectively supervise staff on a daily basis; to be responsible
for monitoring the quality of teaching; to participate in staff appraisals and to identify in-service
training needs.
To ensure that the welfare and safety of children is promoted within the setting and that any child
protection concerns are always appropriately acted upon immediately.
To ensure records are properly maintained and updated, e.g. daily attendance register, accident and
incident book etc.
To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the pre-school and its curriculum,
exchanging information about children's progress and encouraging parents' involvement.
To ensure that the pre-school 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 and fire drills are
regularly practiced.
To liaise with the management committee, Ofsted services and other professionals as necessary and
ensure that all legal and statutory requirements are implemented, and to provide reports as required.
To implement any recommendations made following regulatory inspections.
To contribute to and to implement all pre-school policies and procedures, e.g. register and signing out
procedures, child protection, health and safety, confidentiality, food safety, setting hygiene etc.
To ensure that children attending the setting receive a balanced and healthy diet.
To attend any conferences, training events or meetings, as identified by the committee and to keep
up-to-date with current good practice.
To ensure that accurate and up-to-date record keeping systems are in place e.g. children's records of
progress and any behavioural and development reports, any safeguarding issues, health and safety
issues, notes taken at staff supervision meetings, details of targets set and of any performance
concerns discussed.
To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Chair of the management committee, in
accordance with the setting's business plan/objectives.
NB: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must be
prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against
them.
Person specification
Essential criteria
Proven 3 years experience of working in a pre-school setting.
Level 4 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification or equivalent or above.
Sound understanding of child development, and of children's needs.
Ability to plan and implement a pre-school curriculum, taking into account the SEN Code of Practice,
child protection procedures and equal opportunities' considerations.
To implement and follow all Preschool Policies and Procedures and to ensure that these are followed by the staff
To delegate roles within the team ensuring that the following is also covered -
ENCO - including cultures and celebrations, Health and Safety
Demonstrable and detailed knowledge of current legislation relevant to the early years.
Ability to work with parents and families to encourage their involvement.
Ability to effectively market the pre-school to maximise occupancy levels and fee income.
Ability to effectively lead and manage a team of adults, including conducting performance
management processes e.g. induction, supervision meetings, appraisals and setting objectives.
Commitment to equal opportunities and an understanding of equality and diversity issues.
Ability to write clear reports.
Current DBS Certificate on the update service (with certificate copy)