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Job description

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

Responsibilities

• The Leader is responsible for the day-to-day running of the group and ensuring that there is a safe, caring and welcoming environment for children and their families.
• For implementing the standards laid down in DHSSPS for Child Minding and Day Care for Children Under Age 12 Minimum Standards.
• Lead staff planning sessions to ensure progression, breadth, and balance in the curriculum throughout the year.
• Lead staff planning sessions to ensure progression, breadth, and balance in the curriculum throughout the year.
• 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 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 experience working with children aged 3-5 years old.

Desirable Skills

• First Aid or Safeguarding Certificate desirable.

Further Information

Post is subject to AccessNI, trust vetting requirements and satisfactory references.

Application Information

To apply, please email: kilkeelplaygroup@gmail.com for a copy of the application form and job description.