Early years job vacancies - PRE SCHOOL MANAGER, Little Squirts Pre School

Purpose of Post

 The day to day management of the Setting, including staff management,

safeguarding, administration, working alongside parents and working with

other professionals.

 To oversee a successful, high quality childcare provision, ensuring that

standards are met and children receive excellent quality care and

education;

 Supervision of and support to the other personnel within the Setting

therefore implementing high standards of quality practices;

Key Areas

 Staff Management, Team Building and Development;

 High Standards of Care and Education of the Children

Responsible to; Proprietor

Main Duties

Staff Management, Team Building and Development

1. To induct, supervise and appraise all Setting staff as appropriate, and in

accordance with Setting policies, procedures and standards;

2. To update and maintain Setting policies and procedures, and oversee the

settings planning as needed, ensuring that documents are easily

accessible;

3. To co-ordinate/ chair monthly staff meetings as appropriate, including

preparation of agendas, training and planning sessions, with minutes;

4. To manage staffing levels within the Setting to comply with required ratios,

including planning and organisation of daily jobs within the setting;

5. To carry out inductions with new staff members and to make sure all staff

have up to date training;

6. To oversee the supervision and training of student placements within the

Setting;

7. Maintaining staff awareness of key practices within the Setting, eg.

safeguarding, food hygiene, administering of first aid, fire drill procedures,

in accordance with the code of practice;

Business Development and Effective Business Administration

1. Be aware of and act in accordance with current legislation, policy and

procedures;

2. To oversee the use of Tapestry;

3. To promote the aims and objectives of the Setting;

4. To promote the high standards of the Setting at all times to parents/carers,

staff and visitors;

5. To liaise with Deputy Manager in showing parents/carers around the

Setting facilities and sending out information such as a termly news letter;

High Standards of Care and Education of the Children;

1. To ensure staff comply at all times to the Setting’s policies, procedures

and standards including safeguarding, hygiene, inclusion, confidentiality,

etc;

2. Liaise with parents/carers, other family members and staff to help ensure

that the particular needs of children are met;

3. To plan and implement appropriate objectives and policy for the Setting;

4. To ensure that a high standard of quality care and education is provided at

all times;

5. To lead a team of professional workers and to ensure good practice at all

times;

6. Establishing and maintaining effective communications links with the Local

Authority and other professional bodies associated with the Setting;

Other

1. Working in partnership with parents/carers and other family members;

2. To liaise with outside agencies as required;

3. To ensure the safety of equipment and resources within the Setting and to

complete stock takes;

This job description works alongside those of all other personnel. The manager’s

responsibility is to ensure that the staff team are working to their full potential.

Please email your cv and any questions you may have to vlcrehan@gmail.com

Name:       Vera Crehan

Telephone: 07734044318  (School Hours)

Email:        vlcrehan@gmail.com