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Salary

From £13,014 to £13,014 per year + £13,014.00 per annum

Location

Derbyshire

Job term

Contract

Job hours

Full time

EARLY EDUCATOR LEVEL 3

JOB DESCRIPTION












JOB PURPOSE

To work as an effective member of the Early Years team delivering a flexible, high quality, education and care centred service that meets the needs of the young children and their families.


JOB ACTIVITIES

To work in partnership with the early years and Children's Centre staff and trainees as part of a highly motivated and professional team.

To contribute to staff meetings, attend staff development and keep up to date with current childcare issues.

Be flexible and creative and have the commitment to provide first class childcare.

Have the ability to promote good practice in a professional and inclusive manner.

Be fully involved in all activities associated with the centre.

To plan an appropriate range of activities in line with the Birth to three and A Curriculum for Excellence including organising and preparing all materials used for social training, physical development and educational experience, e.g. art and craft activities, sand and water play, cooking, musical activities, story telling, dressing-up and role play, computer activities, large and small apparatus activities and other excursions.

To clear up after activities making sure that materials and equipment are well cared for and stored properly.

To work closely with parents to create and develop open and inclusive working partnerships which support the development of their children.

To undertake specialist tasks as determined by the Early Years and Childcare Manager and her Deputy including preparation of reports and presentation of reports.

You will be based at the First Steps Early Years Centre in Derby where you will be expected to work as part of a team, alongside cr che services.


To promote inclusive attitudes and practices to accommodate and support the diversity of the local community.

To provide induction training and ongoing training for support of trainees at the centre.

To undertake observation, assessment and record keeping as required.

To undertake duties which involve supporting and developing college students on placement and modern apprenticeships.


Job Activities - Standard Terms Common to all Job Descriptions
* Promote the organisation's Equal Opportunities policies.
* Promote the organisation's Investors in People policies.
* In discharging the duties of the post to have due regard to the provisions of Health & Safety at Work legislation, as detailed in the Health and Safety manual.
* Undertake such additional responsibilities as and when required.

This job description describes responsibilities, as they are currently required. It is anticipated duties will change over time and the job description may need to be reviewed in the future.


Addendum
The Centre will be open throughout the calendar year. To ensure that the management of the Centre is continued smoothly the management team will ensure that the whole day/year is covered by a senior manager at all times.












PERSON SPECIFICATION

The person specification describes the characteristics (skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications) that are needed to carry out the duties in the job description, and will be used as the basis for short-listing and interview.
Essential Desirable

Education & qualifications

Level 3 early years and childcare qualification
e.g.
SVQ Level 3/HNC Early Years Childcare and Education
First Aid qualification
SSSC Disclosure Certificate
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate


Experience & Abilities


At least two years' experience of working in an early years and daycare setting with children in the 0-5 age range and their families.

Experience of working as part of a team providing high quality early years and daycare services

Working knowledge of the emotional, physical, psychological and educational development of children, in order to provide an environment in which the child's full potential can be developed, and in which parents/carers can be supported in their relationship with their children.

A working knowledge of the particular requirements of children with special needs in terms of their support, development and care planning.

Experience of working with parents and carers from a range of cultural backgrounds, encouraging full participation in their children's play and learning opportunities

Experience of working with trainees and/or volunteers, facilitating their ongoing personal and professional development

Knowledge of all legislation relating to childcare

Knowledge Special Educational needs

Knowledge of child protection issues and policies and relevant procedures

A working knowledge of relevant Health & safety and Basic Food Hygiene requirements


Experience of working with babies aged 0-2 years

Experience of working in a setting with a management committee, partnership groups, community forums etc




Skills

- Team Working











- Planning & Organising











- Communication






To be able to contribute to team working in a supportive and professional way (including trainees and volunteers)

Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of users, partners, providers, volunteers and staff.

Ability to contribute to ideas for the ongoing development and improvement of services

An understanding of the needs of volunteers and trainees.

Responsive to change and ideas; able to adapt to new systems and flexible working patterns

Ability to assess training and other professional development needs.

Ability to implement administration systems of childcare services, including all record keeping required by the Care Commission

Able to plan and prioritise in a flexible and informed way

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including the drafting of reports and recording information

An empathetic, supportive and non-judgemental attitude towards children, parents/carers, staff and trainees/volunteers

Ability to respect confidentiality

A belief in the importance of effective and inclusive communication with babies and young children using a range of verbal and non-verbal techniques









An interest in working with, community groups, voluntary sector organisations etc, as a way of building and maintaining links with the local community


Personal Qualities
- Interpersonal skills








Ability to develop effective working relationships with a variety of other professionals and agencies in order to provide the best possible support for children and their families

Committed to continuing professional development


Experience of working within a new/developing project, with particular emphasis on developing high quality childcare services.















































PRINCIPAL TERMS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

EARLY EDUCATOR LEVEL 3

1. Hours of Work
Full-time.

2. Duration of Contract
Long term.

3. Holidays
28 days per year including Bank Holidays pro-rata. Some annual leave will need to be taken at the Christmas period, when the 4Children HQ building closes.

4. Salary
£13,014 per annum.

5. Method of Pay
Salaries are paid by direct debit into the staff members nominated bank account on the 15th day of each month.

6. Place of Work
First Steps Early Years Centre, 60 Cockayne Street North, Allenton, Derby, DE24 8XB

7. Benefits
We operate family friendly policies including dependency leave, and part-time working opportunities. We have a benefit scheme which includes an employers contribution to pension of up to 6% and a life assurance scheme.

8. Trade Unions
The organisation has a recognition agreement with Unite.