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Job description

We are looking for a Room Supervisor to join our team at Happy Days Childcare in Ballymoney.

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the development, supervision and operation of the Childcare service.
• To provide a high quality, safe, caring environment for the children.
• To support, direct and line manage a team of staff and volunteers.
• To build links and work in partnership with stakeholders to promote the well being of the children
• To implement and review policies, procedures and practices.
• To deputise for the Childcare Manager as and when required.
• Providing safe, creative play opportunities, preparing activities and organising the programme in a caring environment.
• Leading a team of Childcare Assistants.
• Carrying out day to day administration and record keeping.
• Producing regular reports.
• Marketing and promotion of the service.
• Liaising with parents, schools and other play/child care related agencies.
• Attending meetings as appropriate
• Carrying out all responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunities framework
• Working within agreed policies.
• Undertaking relevant training as deemed necessary.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• NVQ Level 3 Childcare Learning & Development or equivalent. 3. At least 2 years’ experience working with pre-school children.
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.

Desirable Skills

• Experience of working in a pre-school/Playgroup
• Music/Art/Craft skills.
• Clean driving licence.

Further Information

Please note that due to the nature of this post and the law relating to it successful applicants must be 18 years or over and will be required to be checked through Access NI and Social Services, complete a Health Declaration form and provide suitable references. Any subsequent offer of employment will be subject to this process being satisfactorily completed. We comply fully with AccessNI’s Code of Practice, a copy of which is available on request. Please email to receive a copy of the Job Description and Guidance notes