Staff Vacancies

Preschool Manager

We are looking to recruit a Manager to provide professional leadership and management of our Preschool, helping to ensure that all children receive the highest standards of care and education.

The ideal candidate will hold a full and relevant qualification of Level 3 or above and have 2 or more years’ experience. Forest School Training would be advantageous but not a necessity.

The position will be working 7.45am – 4pm Monday to Friday. Pay will be negotiable and dependant on experience and qualifications.

Benefits include working with a friendly and supportive team, regular training and on-going professional development, term time only position, on-site parking. Uniform will be provided.

As part of the role we would like our successful candidate to:

• Be responsible for long-term, medium-term, and sessional curriculum plans which take into account the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and to monitor the effectiveness of the setting’s curriculum; this may include working with external professionals.
• Be responsible for providing high quality education and learning, ensuring that staff are correctly deployed, and to offer appropriate stimulation and support to the children attending our Preschool.
• To have an appropriate action plan in place which enables the Preschool to achieve and maintain a minimum good Ofsted rating at the next inspection.
• Take responsibility for ensuring that performance management systems are in place and followed e.g. induction, probation, supervision, team meetings, appraisals and objective setting.
• Ensure that staff are appropriately supported to carry out their role effectively, including the Early Years SENCO.
• Will be responsible for implementing our system of observation and record keeping so that children’s progress and achievements are effectively and regularly assessed and to monitor the effectiveness of the assessment procedures.
• 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.
• Make certain that the welfare and safety of children is promoted within the setting and that any child protection concerns are always acted upon appropriately and immediately.
• Ensure records are properly maintained and updated, e.g. the daily attendance register, accident and incident records.
• To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the Preschool and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement.
• Committed to providing 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 practised.
• Liaise with local authority, Ofsted services and other professionals as necessary and ensure that all legal and statutory requirements are implemented, and to provide reports as required.
• Contribute to and implement all early year’s policies and procedures, e.g. register and signing out procedures, child protection, health and safety, confidentiality, food safety, setting hygiene.
• Make sure 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.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the in accordance with the setting’s business plan/objectives.

For more information, please call us on 01753 886477 or email on Leightonbuzzard@footsteps-nursery.co.uk

Part-time Deputy Manager

We are looking to recruit a part-time Deputy Manager to assist the current Manager in providing professional leadership and management of the Preschool. Helping to ensure that all children receive the highest standards of care and education.

The ideal candidate will hold a full and relevant qualification of Level 3 or above and have 2 or more years’ experience. Forest School Training would be advantageous but not a necessity.

Pay will be negotiable and dependent on experience and qualifications.

Benefits include working with a friendly and supportive team, regular training and on-going professional development, term time only position, on-site parking. Uniform will be provided.

As part of the role we would like our successful candidate to:

• Plan, prepare and deliver quality education opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
• Administration, reporting and record keeping.
• Be a key member of staff for a range of children.
• Provide comprehensive care for all children whilst in Preschool’s care.
• Provide refreshments and ensure that all hygiene and Health & Safety standards are met.
• Administering Fist Aid when necessary.
• Overseeing all aspects of Early Years Framework.
• To observe staff on a regular basis, reporting any concerns for disciplinary issues to senior staff/management.
• Providing support and supervision for all staff including volunteers.

SENCO:

• Monitoring the observation identification, assessment, and support of individual children with SEN.
• Ensuring all child’s SEN records are maintained and relevant information passed to appropriate staff members, Reception class teachers and schools SENCO’s upon transmission.
• Offering confidential advice and support to parents including regular reviews of child’s progress.
• Advising and supporting staff on any issues relating to inclusive practice.
• Seeking support and advice from senior management to ensure effective delivery of SEN’s provisional settings.

For more information, please call us on 01753 886477 or email on Leightonbuzzard@footsteps-nursery.co.uk

Childcare Practitioners

We are currently looking for childcare practitioners to join our team. We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic, caring and happy to work as part of a team, but also equally as happy to work on their own. You will have your own key group of children that you will get to know.

The position can be full-time, part-time or have flexible hours. Pay will be dependent on age, experience and qualifications. We will consider both qualified and unqualified applicants for childcare practitioner roles.

As part of the role, we would like our successful candidates to:

• Adhere to and have a good understanding of all policies and procedures for the nursery
• Act as a Key worker for children
• Implement and learn the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Plan effectively for children
• Work as a team, be honest, trustworthy and communicate effectively
• Have a good understanding of the Welfare requirements
• Care and educate the children in the setting to the best of your ability
• Implement and take account of health and safety, safeguarding and any special educational needs
• Be willing to attend training courses
• Be an active input in staff meetings
• Be a role model to other team members
• Work effectively with parents and other professionals that may attend the setting

For more information, please call Tasha on 07478 649473 or email on Leightonbuzzard@footsteps-nursery.co.uk

Childcare Practitioners

We are currently looking for childcare practitioners to join our team. We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic, caring and happy to work as part of a team, but also equally as happy to work on their own. You will have your own key group of children that you will get to know.

The position can be full-time, part-time or have flexible hours. Pay will be dependent on age, experience and qualifications. We will consider both qualified and unqualified applicants.

As part of the role, we would like our successful candidates to:

• Adhere to and have a good understanding of all policies and procedures for the nursery
• Act as a Key worker for children
• Implement and learn the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Plan effectively for children
• Work as a team, be honest, trustworthy and communicate effectively
• Have a good understanding of the Welfare requirements
• Care and educate the children in the setting to the best of your ability
• Implement and take account of health and safety, safeguarding and any special educational needs
• Be willing to attend training courses
• Be an active input in staff meetings
• Be a role model to other team members
• Work effectively with parents and other professionals that may attend the setting

For more information, please call Jo on 01753 886477 or email on ChalfontStPeter@footsteps-nursery.co.uk

Lunchtime assistant

Are you looking for a job where you can have fun while you work? One that fits in with school hours? Makes you feel like you have made a difference?

If you want to go home with a smile on your face then this may be the perfect job for you.

Footsteps Nursery & Preschool in Chalfont St Peter are looking for a fun-loving lunchtime assistant to join our friendly team. Hours are from 11.30 to 2.00pm during term-time. We are also looking for someone part-time on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays all year round.

At Footsteps we love to spend time outside, learn with natural resources and take a Forest School approach. Our incredible team ensure that children learn with passion, have fun, express creativity and benefit from fantastic friendships.

Professional Benefits

• Continuous professional development opportunities
• An extensive noodle training package accessible to everyone

For more information, please call Jo on 01753 886477 or email on ChalfontStPeter@footsteps-nursery.co.uk

Childcare Practitioners

We are currently looking for childcare practitioners to join our team. We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic, caring and happy to work as part of a team, but also equally as happy to work on their own. You will have your own key group of children that you will get to know.

The position can be full-time, part-time or have flexible hours. Pay will be dependent on age, experience and qualifications. We will consider both qualified and unqualified applicants.

As part of the role, we would like our successful candidates to:

• Adhere to and have a good understanding of all policies and procedures for the nursery
• Act as a Key worker for children
• Implement and learn the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Plan effectively for children
• Work as a team, be honest, trustworthy and communicate effectively
• Have a good understanding of the Welfare requirements
• Care and educate the children in the setting to the best of your ability
• Implement and take account of health and safety, safeguarding and any special educational needs
• Be willing to attend training courses
• Be an active input in staff meetings
• Be a role model to other team members
• Work effectively with parents and other professionals that may attend the setting

For more information, please call 01252 542222 or email on Farnborough@footsteps-nursery.co.uk

Lunchtime Assistant

Are you looking for a job where you can have fun while you work? One that fits in with school hours? Makes you feel like you have made a difference in a little person’s life?

If you want to go home with a smile on your face then this may be the job for you.

Footsteps Preschool in Farnborough are looking for a fun-loving lunchtime assistant to join our friendly team. Hours are from 11.30 to 1.30 during term-time in our 28 place preschool for children aged 2-4 years.

At Footsteps Farnborough we love to spend time outside, learn with natural resources and take a Forest School approach. Our incredible team ensure that children learn with passion, have fun, express creativity and benefit from fantastic friendships.

Professional Benefits

• Continuous professional development opportunities
• An extensive noodle training package accessible to everyone
• On-site parking and accessible by public transport

For more information, please call 01252 542222 or email on Farnborough@footsteps-nursery.co.uk