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Job description

The Preschool Leader is responsible for the day-to-day management of the preschool. The core focus is ensuring a safe, caring, welcoming, and active learning environment for children and their families during all preschool sessions.

Responsibilities

• Implement all standards laid down by the DHSSPS for Child Minding and Day Care for Children Under 12. Ensure the development of a quality service following the ETI publication.
• Lead staff planning sessions to ensure progression, breadth, and balance in the curriculum throughout the year.
• Call and lead regular weekly staff and planning meetings to ensure clear roles and strong curriculum progression.
• Keep up-to-date records as stipulated by Social Services and management (e.g. waiting lists, daily registers, and accident books), EA documentation.
• Encourage active participation from parents, keeping them fully informed in writing (termly) of their child’s overall development.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• QCF 5 Diploma in Children’s Care, Learn and Development (or equivalent) Or working towards will be considered.
• At least 2 years paid employment in a childcare setting in the past 5 years.
• Experience of managing staff.

Desirable Skills

• Ability to establish working relationships with parents and actively encourage their involvement.
• Experience of ETI inspection process.

Further Information

All posts are subject to AccessNI and WHSCT vetting and positive references.

Application Information

Please apply via: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Sjk8u7WySz Or contact rainbowfinance@btinternet.com for a full application pack.