At Twizzle Tops Day Nursery our aim is to give each child a safe, happy, and stimulating day that is carefully planned to meet each individual’s needs.

We employ childcare qualified and experienced staff who are supported in their ongoing learning and development to ensure they are able to help each child reach their full potential.

Our team offers a caring environment for children to work at their own rate of learning and development and, ensuring they provide secure foundations for their future life skills.

We are looking for enthusiastic childcare qualified practitioners who are passionate about helping children to have a magical day of learning through play.

Responsibilities

Support and liaise with the Manager and Childcare Director on a daily basis
Deputise for the Nursery Manager and being responsible for the daily running and administration of the nursery during the Managers absence.
Key holder responsibility and security
Ensure the nursery meets the required standards, ratios and conditions of registration
Adhering to Company policy and procedure and complying with the Children’s Act 1989 and 2004
Implementing the Companies Safeguarding/Child Protection Policy and Procedures
Possessing a thorough knowledge of OfSTED, Statutory Framework and effectively implementing these requirements
Supporting and monitoring EYFS statutory framework to ensure each child develops within a stimulating environment.
Monitor the completion of children’s developmental and observation records
To be responsible for the monitoring of and addressing all instances of poor practice in the rooms
Ensure the nursery offers an environment which reflects the cultural diversity of all children
To be responsible for providing a high quality of teaching and learning, ensuring that staff are properly deployed and offer appropriate stimulation and support to the children.
Supporting the Manager in organising and attending a minimum of two parents/carers evenings each year
Supporting the Manager in organising and attending events that publicise the nursery, these may include fundraising events, open weekends, Partyman Company events
Supporting the Manager in developing links with the local community to create a positive nursery profile
Supporting the Manager in creating and maintaining successful and professional partnership with parents/carers
Ensuring close supervision of children during all meal times and adhering to the allergy and dietary requirements of all children within the nursery
Adhering to the Company reporting procedures
Following Company procedure for the positive management of children’s behaviour
To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by senior management in accordance with the rooms business plan/objectives
Supporting the Manager to effectively manage the nursery budget
Liaise effectively with all Head Office Departments

Requirements

Minimum Level 3 in Childcare and Education or equivalent
Experience in senior responsibility
Ability to manage and monitor staff
Knowledge of child development
Ability to ensure effective child development monitoring
Awareness of health and safety requirements within the nursery
Knowledge of regulations in relation to child protection/Safeguarding Children’s Board
Previous experience of caring for, or working with children aged 0-5 in a voluntary or paid capacity
Sound Knowledge of EYFS
Knowledge of the Statutory Framework for the regulation of childcare provision
A commitment to the provision of high quality childcare
Understanding of the importance of equal opportunities in the workplace
A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through teamwork and training opportunities
Computer literacy