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.

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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.

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Area Supervisor

  • Responsible to

    Area Manager

  • Responsible for

    Room Teams

Our Values

  • Positive Relationships

    Holistic Approach. Recognising and respecting the diverse needs of everyone.

  • Happy

    Happy Children Happy Staff Happy Parents

  • Excellence

    Celebrating Individuality Dedicated to Quality Knowledgeable and Professional Practitioners

  • Environment

    Committed to ensuring a sustainable future for our children and the world

  • Discovery

    Learning through Play Exploration, opportunities and interests Risky Play and Challenge

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

Person Specification

Education / QualificationEssentialDesirableIdentified
PS 1.1Level 3 Qualification in Childcare / EquivalentYApplication
PS 1.2Relevant Level 4 Qualification / EquivalentYApplication
PS 1.3Minimum keys skills Level 2 in Maths and EnglishYApplication
PS 1.4First AidYApplication
PS 1.5Basic Food Hygiene CertificateYApplication
PS 1.6Up to date safeguarding training YApplication
ExperienceEssentialDesirableIdentified
PS 2.1Extensive experience of working within the childcare
sector		YApp / Int
PS 2.2Previous experience leading / supervising team membersYApp / Int
PS 2.3Working in partnership with the team, parents, carers
and stakeholders and communicate effectively with all
levels of staff, students and external organisations /
professionals		YApp / Int
Special Skills and Knowledge EssentialDesirableIdentified
PS 3.1Knowledge of the requirements of the 1989 Children’s
Act – Every Child Matters and subsequent legislation		YInterview
PS 3.2Understanding of equal opportunities and diversity in the
childcare setting		YApp / Int
PS 3.3Knowledge of Health and Safety issues relating to
children		YInterview
PS 3.4Ofsted – knowledge of the inspection process and
requirements, with the implementation of the EYFS
Framework		YInterview
PS 3.5Knowledge in providing, developing and extending day
care/play curriculum to children aged between 0 to 5
years		YApp / Int
PS 3.6YApp / Int
PS 3.7Proven ability to lead and superviseYApp / Int
PS 3.8To have a working knowledge of ‘Safeguarding Children’
Working together to safeguard children, safer working
practice and KCSIE.		YInterview
PS 3.9Extensive experience and knowledge of additional needs
and an awareness of the guidance used to support
children in the Early Years 		YInterview
PS 4.1Ability to lead and relay information at staff/team
meetings, planning sessions, and group / team
discussions		YInterview
Personal Qualities / DispositionEssentialDesirableIdentified
PS 5.1Display a love of children and an empathy towards
managing their care		Interview
PS 5.2Willingness to develop self / skills /extend knowledgeYInterview
PS 5.3Ability to work off own initiativeYInterview
PS 5.4Able to instigate, manage and monitor changeYInterview
PS 5.5Be flexible and adaptable in approach to workYInterview
PS 5.6Ability to follow instruction and directionYInterview

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

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