Opportunities at Bright Beginnings

Childcare Practitioners

Full-Time, Part-Time and Maternity Cover options available

  • Responsible to

    Room Supervisor

  • Main purpose of Job

    To implement effectively all aspects of the EYFS framework maintaining all Centre policies and procedures

Specific Duties

1.1 To work within a room team to deliver high standards of childcare provision.

1.2 To uphold and maintain the centre’s diversity policy in all aspects of work.

1.3 Work in Partnership with Parents in the care and education of their child.

2.1 To maintain and uphold centre policies and procedures.

2.2 Work with the room team to develop and improve play provision and learning opportunities to encompass all areas of learning.

2.3 To observe, monitor, accurately record, action plan ’next steps’ for the individual development of each child.

2.4 Implement and maintain Centre Health and Safety policies and procedures whilst maintaining a high standard of hygiene in relation to yourself, the children, equipment and surroundings.

2.5 To take an active interest in new developments in childcare and to be willing to attend relevant training courses.

2.6 To carry out such duties as may be reasonably prescribed by Centre Management Team, appropriate to grade and responsibility of the post.

3.1 To support centre activities designed to encourage parents’ participation.

4.1 Monitor and maintain all centre equipment and resources.

Senior Childcare Practitioners

Full-Time, Part-Time and Maternity Cover options available

  • Responsible to

    Area Supervisor

  • Responsible for

    Supporting Childcare Practitioners / Students

  • Main purpose of Job

    To implement effectively all aspects of the EYFS framework maintaining all Centre policies and procedures

Specific Duties

1.1 To work with the Area Supervisor to ensure the room team deliver a high standard of childcare provision.

1.2 To uphold and maintain the centre’s diversity policy in all aspects of work.

1.3 Work in Partnership with Parents in the care and education of their child.

2.1 To maintain and uphold centre policies and procedures

2.2 To develop and improve play provision and learning opportunities to encompass all areas of learning.

2.3 To observe, monitor, accurately record, action plan ’next steps’ for the individual development of each child.

2.4 Implement and maintain Centre Health and Safety policies and procedures whilst maintaining a high standard of hygiene in relation to yourself, the children, equipment and surroundings.

2.5 To take an active interest in new developments in childcare and to be willing to at tend relevant training courses.

2.6 To carry out such duties as may be reasonably prescribed by Centre Management Team, appropriate to grade and responsibility of the post.

3.1 To support centre activities designed to encourage parents’ participation.

4.1 Monitor and maintain all centre equipment and resources.

Area Supervisor

  • Responsible to

    Area Manager

  • Responsible for

    Room Teams

Job Purpose

Using current relevant legislation and guidance and with guidance from senior management,

  • Effectively support, challenge and develop a team of childcare practitioners to deliver high quality, learning and childcare within a safe and stimulating environment

  • Implement an evidence based, relevant and ambitious curriculum

  • Maintain care standards as required by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and any subsequent legislation or guidance issued by the Government

  • Take responsibility for managing and implementing the Health and Safety Policy within the nursery

  • To be accountable for the implementation of safeguarding principles and policies within the nursery

  • To maintain and uphold centre policies and procedures and ensure these standards and policies are effectively communicated and always followed

  • To develop effective communication with parents and offer advice and support where appropriate

  • To actively participate in senior management meetings as required and to flexibly support the leadership team

  • Carry out such duties as may be reasonably prescribed by the Centre Manager, appropriate to the responsibility of the post

Job Role and Person Specification Reviewed and Agreed on 27th October 2023