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Barnardo's nurseries in Gloucestershire have four nursery settings across Gloucester City and the Forest of Dean.  Our aim is to provide early years education of the highest quality with an ethos that values children and parents/carers from all backgrounds. This is a maternity cover and a job share will be considered.  We are looking for one outstanding person to manage our small, friendly team at Finlay Nursery, Gloucester.  You need to be caring and approachable with preferably some experience of managing a nursery and working with children under 5. Monday-Friday (37 hrs per week), term time only (39 weeks per year)  Successful candidates will need: Early Education or Childcare qualification Level 3 minimum To work as part of a team to provide good quality services to young children and their families accessing the service.     Excellent knowledge of the EYFS Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to targets and deadlines. Good time Management skills. Excellent Communication skills.  This post is subject to DBS clearance. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and families Benefits of working for Barnardo's: Competitive rates of pay Career progression A huge range of learning and development opportunities Benefit scheme including discounts, cycle to work scheme and holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP)-Health and well-being benefit, It gives you immediate access to a variety of confidential services including telephone and online counselling. Pension scheme Being part of a large UK based children's charity Interviews will be held on 23/07/2019 When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described. About Barnardo's At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.   Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. We actively encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and male candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo's.

We are an inclusive early years setting, working closely with a range of children and their families. The nursery has been running for 10 years and are fortunate to have a hard working, respectful, passionate and friendly staff team. With the development of our new nursery building we are looking to recruit a senior practitioner to support in our strive to providing outstanding care to children and their families. The post is for 36 hours a week/full time,  for 52 weeks of the year. However, we are closed between Christmas and the New Year. We are open Monday to Friday, 7.30am-6pm The senior job role is a mix of working on the floor with the children as well as supporting the management with the day to day running, having individual responsibilities and working independently or part of a team to complete tasks. Each staff member has an induction, including virtual college/e-learning and has opportunities throughout the year for training and development. Senior responsibilities: To plan, organise and facilitate the running a nursery room working in partnership with the Nursery senior management team to ensure Ofsted requirements and the ECM outcomes are met. To ensure the physical environment promotes active learning and reflects the key areas of learning in the EYFS   To work in partnership with parents actively engaging them in their child’s learning   To represent KIDS professionally in all contacts with external agencies preparing reports as and when required. To comply with all KIDS policies and procedures particularly around equal opportunities, safeguarding and health and safety. To work closely with professionals to improve communication between agencies. To line manage staff effectively supporting them to meet targets and encourage good practice. To enable staff to actively engage in the planning and assessment process to enhance children’s learning in a safe and stimulating environment. To ensure the key person system is properly implemented encouraging professional relationships that are warm and caring. To lead team meetings, participate in staff meetings and engage in the Nursery senior management team meetings.  To implement baseline assessments and Individual Education Plans specific to individual needs with the support of the QTS and Inclusion co-ordinators  To ensure the physical environment is child focused and welcomes all children, families and professionals celebrating diversity and the children’s work.  To attend training and supervision sessions to enhance ongoing professional development

The Candidate: NNEB, CACHE level 3, NVQ level 3 or equivalent in early years childcare Supervisory and team leading skills Extensive knowledge of the EYFS Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team Ability to liaise with and develop good relationships with parents. If you are interested in this role, please apply now

Full time position  Job description  1. To be responsible for the Nursery in the absence of the nursery manager  2. To be responsible for the day to day operation of Giggles Day nursery  3. To ensure the nursery meets all legal requirements 4 .To ensure equal access to services  regardless of ethnicity, gender culture, disability or lifestyle in accordance with Giggles Day Nursery Equal opportunities 5. To ensure the nursery works in partnership with all local child care providers  6. To ensure that the nursery operates within agreed aims, objectives, polices and procedures.  7 To support the manager in suitably equipping the nursery to provide a high quality, practical and welcoming learning environment  8. To effectively deliver the nursery curriculum of the EYFS, which ensures the nursery meets and exceeds the Ofsted standards. 9.. To support the development and maintain  procedures for regular review and assessment of each child's progress. 10 To support the implementation and manage an effective parent liaison programme ensuring regular communication and interaction with parents, including events such as parents evenings, surgeries and newsletters. 11. To ensure the complaints procedures are implemented in a positive manner and that the staff team are supported in this process. 12. To develop a programme of support to aid the transition of the child care setting to school. 13. To actively promote the nursery and the range of activities available 14. To work in partnership with health, education, social services, community and voluntary organisations to provide a high quality childcare organisation. 15. To establish and maintain an inventory list of equipment/resources purchased. 16. To ensure the effective use of resources available. 17. To assist in the production of management reports. 18. To assist the manager in ensuring full capacity and occupancy levels by reviewing numbers of children attending and by following up all enquiries for child care places. 19. To assist in the management of operating costs for the nursery within an agreed budget. 20. To have responsibility for the nursery premises ensuring that the building is both safe and well maintained at all times and that the need for repairs are promptly reported to the nursery manager. 21. To be responsible for Health and safety issues within the nursery ensuring that all policies relevant are complied with. 22. To support the nursery manager in the effective recruitment and induction of new staff with the appropriate skills, qualification, experience and qualities. 23. To  ensure the nursery is staffed to the required level at all times. 24. To provide effective leadership and management of the nursery team. To undertake effective performance reviews, team meetings and staff supervisions as required by the nursery manager. 25. To identify the development and training needs of the team members. 26. To monitor the sickness and absence of the staff team. 27. To maintain a safe and acceptable standard of practice in accordance with the nursery principles, policies and procedures. This will include the safeguarding child protection procedures. 28. To ensure quality standards, including the implementation of all relevant legislations, policies and procedures. 29. To maintain high standards of accuracy and confidentiality in record keeping. To produce reports and statistical information as required. 30. To contribute to ongoing research, evaluation and assessment of need in the area. 31. To promote and represent the nursery at appropriate events, conferences, seminars and training. 32. To work as a member of the nursery team and to promote activities. 33. To undertake any tasks as requested which are commensurate with this job role and responsibilities. 34. Any other duty that may be required of you.

Support the Quality Excellence Manager of childcare with raising standards, deliverance of the quality, compliance and training plan by way of providing learning and professional development of the group’s workforce.  Work together with the Quality Excellence and People Development Managers to decide on the group’s training requirements and equip colleagues with the knowledge, practical skills and motivation to carry out work-related tasks Key involvement with development and successful implementation of childcare related projects to deliver quality and regulatory objectives Maintain a sound understanding of the sector and deliver continuous improvement  Occasionally represent the Midcounties Co-operative and the childcare group within the sector and be a role model within Team Midcounties by visibly demonstrating behaviours aligned with our values. Key Responsibilities •Ensure that nurseries comply with the obligations placed upon them through statutory regulations and our own policies and procedures •Together with the Area Manager and management teams, effectively safeguard all statutory compliance with EYFS and Ofsted regulations and deliver improved targeted results for audits and Ofsted inspections through internal quality audit programmes and subsequent feedback, training and development •Undertake regular visits and have responsibility for up-to 10 core nurseries. Will be occasionally required to deliver training nationally in nurseries / venues outside of your assigned region  - this may require staying away from home for short periods of time •Deliver/attend meetings and courses outside of nursery operating hours •Work with both senior and management teams to lead on the safeguarding agenda, ensuring all policies and procedures comply with existing legislation whilst providing a safe and secure environment for all children, parents and colleagues  •As required by the Quality Excellence Manager and People Development Manager to write, deliver and manage a range of training packages setting the highest standards for learning, development and care for children from birth to five •Develop strategies to assist the Nursery Managers and respective colleagues in identifying and tackling issues for themselves, thus avoiding excessive dependency on Quality Training Advisors  •To ensure any specialised training received is disseminated to the nurseries under their responsibility and embedded into the practice of all colleagues •Effectively manage and report upon projects assigned by the Quality Excellence Manager as appropriate •Through delivering workshops, webinar modules, First Aid training and other training events, develop colleague learning and understanding -– focusing on the needs and highlighting/developing strengths of colleagues to support and extend children’s learning and development •Deliver both Manager and colleague inductions •Deliver tailored workshops to support Nursery Management teams to achieve the next Ofsted Grade at least one above that currently in place; or to maintain Outstanding •Work with childcare teams to achieve development plans, to contribute to self-reflection and continual development of nursery settings, produce action plans and support the nursery teams to update them regularly •Have sound knowledge of childcare systems such as iConnect •Communicate effectively with the Area Manager and Nursery Managers to identify areas for support resulting from nursery audits.  •Support colleagues to progress children’s learning and development – focusing on using observations to assess and understand children’s learning and development, both in the home  and the setting, and translating observations of children at play into an assessment of each child’s progress to help support them further •Support the nursery management team to secure high quality environments for learning and development – focusing on the enabling environment (including the three prime areas), which promotes children’s well-being, nurtures children and fosters positive relationships between children parents and adults, and where children are valued for their uniqueness and individuality •Have sound knowledge of safeguarding issues and be able to confidently identify signs of possible abuse or neglect. Support colleagues to respond and report if necessary, all concerns in a timely and appropriate way  •Use interpersonal skills in order to develop professional and collaborative relationships across the Society •Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work •Follow Society procedures at all times, whilst offering any innovative views and ideas so that we constantly review our service for any opportunity to improve •In addition, all QTA’s are expected to work within the terms of their contract of employment and adhere to Society policies However, occasionally situations may arise that require the post holder to perform other duties or tasks as may be reasonably requested by the Society Person Specification Co-operation   •Gain commitment through encouraging membership •Committed to supporting the local community People   •Encourage diversity •Effective verbal and written communication skills •Ability to give direction Customers   •Understand the importance and the requirement for high standards of nursery appearance and quality of care •Customer focused •Displays interpersonal skills that will deliver outstanding customer service Delivery •Is committed to health and safety and understands the legislative requirements •Understands the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework and supports colleagues meeting the standards set. •Has an awareness of environmental issues & requirements Finance    •Understands the importance of why childcare group must have financial controls and budgets •Contributes to customer care and marketing the nursery to maximise occupancy and revenue   Qualifications    •Early years professional status •Holds or is willing to undertake PTTLS training qualification •Holds or is willing to undertake a Certificate in Training Practice or equivalent  •Current driving licence