*Job Purpose* To assist the Head of EYFS in monitoring and developing the quality of care and education provided in Fennies nurseries in line with the strategic goals of the company and Ofsted requirements. *Main Duties* * To have the pedagogical leadership and management responsibility for the quality of all settings to maintain the highest possible childcare standards and promote educational excellence. * To work with the Head of EYFS and operations in supporting the development and opening of new nurseries. * To work with the Nursery Manager and the Head of EYFS to develop improvement plans for the nurseries with a hands on approach. Work closely with the staff in rooms to role model and guide best practice to meet set actions and improve practice overall. * To support and line manage a small team of Early Years Peripatetic Teachers. * To work with the Internal Early Years Trainer and Head of EYFS to devise and deliver bespoke training * Ensuring that nurseries are fully compliant with the regulatory requirements for Health and Safety, care and education. Uncompromising advocate for the safeguarding of children thus protecting children's physical and psychological well-being and developing their resilience * Deliver highly focused professional development in order to establish high standards of teaching and learning that meet and exceed the requirements of the EYFS framework, and ensure that nurseries are judged to be Outstanding by Ofsted in relation to the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and learning and development requirements * In collaboration with the Head of EYFS, carry out and record regular audits of nurseries and ensure robust improvement plans are developed based on audit outcomes. * Deliver a wide range of the highest quality advice, support and training to support all nurseries to continually improve teaching. * Lead and work alongside Early Years Educators and children to develop the quality of the environment, interactions, assessment, planning and teaching to support children's learning and development. * Develop and maintain an understanding of inclusion issues and their interventions in early years practice and contribute to the improvement of provision and standards within the chain. Provide advice, support and challenge to settings with regard to equalities legislation and inclusive practice. * Work alongside staff in rooms, role modelling activities, reviewing environments and auditing resource requirements * Supporting and guiding staff with observation, assessment and planning in line with legislative requirements and company expectations. * Work with key members of the Recruitment Team and HR Team to promote a culture of safe recruitment that includes the adoption of Fennies safer recruitment procedures * Leading and facilitating parent information evenings and supporting staff teams with planning and facilitating parent information evenings * Providing support to the management team with parent complaints, and dealing directly with complaint if escalated. * Attending Ofsted inspections, supporting staff on the day and to attending feedback. Working with the team to develop post inspection plans to further improve the quality of care and education provided. * Work with key members of the business to ensure financial success, monitoring the financial progress and implementing correction actions speedily. * Work with key members of the Marketing Team to ensure effective management of the waiting list and enquiry pipeline including monitoring show rounds and planning for relevant marketing activity * Keep up to date with national and local research/development/ initiatives and act on these as appropriate. Provide guidance, information, advice, support, resources and examples of good practice to colleagues within the company. Attend industry networking events as appropriate. * To deputise for the Head of EYFS, when necessary and take on management responsibilities on occasions where necessary including taking on reasonable duties as requested/directed by the Head of EYFS, COO or CEO. *QUALIFICATIONS* * A Level 3 qualification or above in Childcare or equivalent * Exceptional knowledge of child protection procedures and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) * Passion for delivering high quality childcare and learning * Exceptional communication skills, energy and a positive 'can do' attitude * Team player This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation. We offer excellent salary & benefits and career progression. Fennies follows a safer recruitment and selection process. Following the interview process, you will be expected to pass the referencing stage and obtain a clear enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to employment. Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We value the skills and perspective that a diverse and representative workforce bring to us and recognise that this will enable us to meet our objectives. *Location: *remote/mobile across all nursery sites - use of car essential. This role will involve some travel, evening and weekend working. INDHP Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year Additional pay: * Bonus scheme Benefits: * Company pension * Cycle to work scheme * Discounted or free food Schedule: * Monday to Friday Experience: * Nursery: 5 years (preferred) Work remotely: * No
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
*Job Purpose* To assist the Head of EYFS in monitoring and developing the quality of care and education provided in Fennies nurseries in line with the strategic goals of the company and Ofsted requirements. *Main Duties* * To have the pedagogical leadership and management responsibility for the quality of all settings to maintain the highest possible childcare standards and promote educational excellence. * To work with the Head of EYFS and operations in supporting the development and opening of new nurseries. * To work with the Nursery Manager and the Head of EYFS to develop improvement plans for the nurseries with a hands on approach. Work closely with the staff in rooms to role model and guide best practice to meet set actions and improve practice overall. * To support and line manage a small team of Early Years Peripatetic Teachers. * To work with the Internal Early Years Trainer and Head of EYFS to devise and deliver bespoke training * Ensuring that nurseries are fully compliant with the regulatory requirements for Health and Safety, care and education. Uncompromising advocate for the safeguarding of children thus protecting children's physical and psychological well-being and developing their resilience * Deliver highly focused professional development in order to establish high standards of teaching and learning that meet and exceed the requirements of the EYFS framework, and ensure that nurseries are judged to be Outstanding by Ofsted in relation to the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and learning and development requirements * In collaboration with the Head of EYFS, carry out and record regular audits of nurseries and ensure robust improvement plans are developed based on audit outcomes. * Deliver a wide range of the highest quality advice, support and training to support all nurseries to continually improve teaching. * Lead and work alongside Early Years Educators and children to develop the quality of the environment, interactions, assessment, planning and teaching to support children's learning and development. * Develop and maintain an understanding of inclusion issues and their interventions in early years practice and contribute to the improvement of provision and standards within the chain. Provide advice, support and challenge to settings with regard to equalities legislation and inclusive practice. * Work alongside staff in rooms, role modelling activities, reviewing environments and auditing resource requirements * Supporting and guiding staff with observation, assessment and planning in line with legislative requirements and company expectations. * Work with key members of the Recruitment Team and HR Team to promote a culture of safe recruitment that includes the adoption of Fennies safer recruitment procedures * Leading and facilitating parent information evenings and supporting staff teams with planning and facilitating parent information evenings * Providing support to the management team with parent complaints, and dealing directly with complaint if escalated. * Attending Ofsted inspections, supporting staff on the day and to attending feedback. Working with the team to develop post inspection plans to further improve the quality of care and education provided. * Work with key members of the business to ensure financial success, monitoring the financial progress and implementing correction actions speedily. * Work with key members of the Marketing Team to ensure effective management of the waiting list and enquiry pipeline including monitoring show rounds and planning for relevant marketing activity * Keep up to date with national and local research/development/ initiatives and act on these as appropriate. Provide guidance, information, advice, support, resources and examples of good practice to colleagues within the company. Attend industry networking events as appropriate. * To deputise for the Head of EYFS, when necessary and take on management responsibilities on occasions where necessary including taking on reasonable duties as requested/directed by the Head of EYFS, COO or CEO. *QUALIFICATIONS* * A Level 3 qualification or above in Childcare or equivalent * Exceptional knowledge of child protection procedures and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) * Passion for delivering high quality childcare and learning * Exceptional communication skills, energy and a positive 'can do' attitude * Team player This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation. We offer excellent salary & benefits and career progression. Fennies follows a safer recruitment and selection process. Following the interview process, you will be expected to pass the referencing stage and obtain a clear enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to employment. Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We value the skills and perspective that a diverse and representative workforce bring to us and recognise that this will enable us to meet our objectives. *Location: *remote/mobile across all nursery sites - use of car essential. This role will involve some travel, evening and weekend working. INDHP Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year Additional pay: * Bonus scheme Benefits: * Company pension * Cycle to work scheme * Discounted or free food Schedule: * Monday to Friday Experience: * Nursery: 5 years (preferred) Work remotely: * No
*Job Purpose* To assist the Head of EYFS in monitoring and developing the quality of care and education provided in Fennies nurseries in line with the strategic goals of the company and Ofsted requirements. *Main Duties* * To have the pedagogical leadership and management responsibility for the quality of all settings to maintain the highest possible childcare standards and promote educational excellence. * To work with the Head of EYFS and operations in supporting the development and opening of new nurseries. * To work with the Nursery Manager and the Head of EYFS to develop improvement plans for the nurseries with a hands on approach. Work closely with the staff in rooms to role model and guide best practice to meet set actions and improve practice overall. * To support and line manage a small team of Early Years Peripatetic Teachers. * To work with the Internal Early Years Trainer and Head of EYFS to devise and deliver bespoke training * Ensuring that nurseries are fully compliant with the regulatory requirements for Health and Safety, care and education. Uncompromising advocate for the safeguarding of children thus protecting children's physical and psychological well-being and developing their resilience * Deliver highly focused professional development in order to establish high standards of teaching and learning that meet and exceed the requirements of the EYFS framework, and ensure that nurseries are judged to be Outstanding by Ofsted in relation to the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and learning and development requirements * In collaboration with the Head of EYFS, carry out and record regular audits of nurseries and ensure robust improvement plans are developed based on audit outcomes. * Deliver a wide range of the highest quality advice, support and training to support all nurseries to continually improve teaching. * Lead and work alongside Early Years Educators and children to develop the quality of the environment, interactions, assessment, planning and teaching to support children's learning and development. * Develop and maintain an understanding of inclusion issues and their interventions in early years practice and contribute to the improvement of provision and standards within the chain. Provide advice, support and challenge to settings with regard to equalities legislation and inclusive practice. * Work alongside staff in rooms, role modelling activities, reviewing environments and auditing resource requirements * Supporting and guiding staff with observation, assessment and planning in line with legislative requirements and company expectations. * Work with key members of the Recruitment Team and HR Team to promote a culture of safe recruitment that includes the adoption of Fennies safer recruitment procedures * Leading and facilitating parent information evenings and supporting staff teams with planning and facilitating parent information evenings * Providing support to the management team with parent complaints, and dealing directly with complaint if escalated. * Attending Ofsted inspections, supporting staff on the day and to attending feedback. Working with the team to develop post inspection plans to further improve the quality of care and education provided. * Work with key members of the business to ensure financial success, monitoring the financial progress and implementing correction actions speedily. * Work with key members of the Marketing Team to ensure effective management of the waiting list and enquiry pipeline including monitoring show rounds and planning for relevant marketing activity * Keep up to date with national and local research/development/ initiatives and act on these as appropriate. Provide guidance, information, advice, support, resources and examples of good practice to colleagues within the company. Attend industry networking events as appropriate. * To deputise for the Head of EYFS, when necessary and take on management responsibilities on occasions where necessary including taking on reasonable duties as requested/directed by the Head of EYFS, COO or CEO. *QUALIFICATIONS* * A Level 3 qualification or above in Childcare or equivalent * Exceptional knowledge of child protection procedures and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) * Passion for delivering high quality childcare and learning * Exceptional communication skills, energy and a positive 'can do' attitude * Team player This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation. We offer excellent salary & benefits and career progression. Fennies follows a safer recruitment and selection process. Following the interview process, you will be expected to pass the referencing stage and obtain a clear enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to employment. Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We value the skills and perspective that a diverse and representative workforce bring to us and recognise that this will enable us to meet our objectives. *Location: *remote/mobile across all nursery sites - use of car essential. This role will involve some travel, evening and weekend working. INDHP Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year Additional pay: * Bonus scheme Benefits: * Company pension * Cycle to work scheme * Discounted or free food Schedule: * Monday to Friday Experience: * Nursery experience: 5 years (preferred) Work remotely: * No
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
*Job Purpose* To assist the Head of EYFS in monitoring and developing the quality of care and education provided in Fennies nurseries in line with the strategic goals of the company and Ofsted requirements. *Main Duties* * To have the pedagogical leadership and management responsibility for the quality of all settings to maintain the highest possible childcare standards and promote educational excellence. * To work with the Head of EYFS and operations in supporting the development and opening of new nurseries. * To work with the Nursery Manager and the Head of EYFS to develop improvement plans for the nurseries with a hands on approach. Work closely with the staff in rooms to role model and guide best practice to meet set actions and improve practice overall. * To support and line manage a small team of Early Years Peripatetic Teachers. * To work with the Internal Early Years Trainer and Head of EYFS to devise and deliver bespoke training * Ensuring that nurseries are fully compliant with the regulatory requirements for Health and Safety, care and education. Uncompromising advocate for the safeguarding of children thus protecting children's physical and psychological well-being and developing their resilience * Deliver highly focused professional development in order to establish high standards of teaching and learning that meet and exceed the requirements of the EYFS framework, and ensure that nurseries are judged to be Outstanding by Ofsted in relation to the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and learning and development requirements * In collaboration with the Head of EYFS, carry out and record regular audits of nurseries and ensure robust improvement plans are developed based on audit outcomes. * Deliver a wide range of the highest quality advice, support and training to support all nurseries to continually improve teaching. * Lead and work alongside Early Years Educators and children to develop the quality of the environment, interactions, assessment, planning and teaching to support children's learning and development. * Develop and maintain an understanding of inclusion issues and their interventions in early years practice and contribute to the improvement of provision and standards within the chain. Provide advice, support and challenge to settings with regard to equalities legislation and inclusive practice. * Work alongside staff in rooms, role modelling activities, reviewing environments and auditing resource requirements * Supporting and guiding staff with observation, assessment and planning in line with legislative requirements and company expectations. * Work with key members of the Recruitment Team and HR Team to promote a culture of safe recruitment that includes the adoption of Fennies safer recruitment procedures * Leading and facilitating parent information evenings and supporting staff teams with planning and facilitating parent information evenings * Providing support to the management team with parent complaints, and dealing directly with complaint if escalated. * Attending Ofsted inspections, supporting staff on the day and to attending feedback. Working with the team to develop post inspection plans to further improve the quality of care and education provided. * Work with key members of the business to ensure financial success, monitoring the financial progress and implementing correction actions speedily. * Work with key members of the Marketing Team to ensure effective management of the waiting list and enquiry pipeline including monitoring show rounds and planning for relevant marketing activity * Keep up to date with national and local research/development/ initiatives and act on these as appropriate. Provide guidance, information, advice, support, resources and examples of good practice to colleagues within the company. Attend industry networking events as appropriate. * To deputise for the Head of EYFS, when necessary and take on management responsibilities on occasions where necessary including taking on reasonable duties as requested/directed by the Head of EYFS, COO or CEO. *QUALIFICATIONS* * A Level 3 qualification or above in Childcare or equivalent * Exceptional knowledge of child protection procedures and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) * Passion for delivering high quality childcare and learning * Exceptional communication skills, energy and a positive 'can do' attitude * Team player This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation. We offer excellent salary & benefits and career progression. Fennies follows a safer recruitment and selection process. Following the interview process, you will be expected to pass the referencing stage and obtain a clear enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to employment. Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We value the skills and perspective that a diverse and representative workforce bring to us and recognise that this will enable us to meet our objectives. *Location: *remote/mobile across all nursery sites - use of car essential. This role will involve some travel, evening and weekend working. INDHP Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year Additional pay: * Bonus scheme Benefits: * Company pension * Cycle to work scheme * Discounted or free food Schedule: * Monday to Friday Experience: * Nursery experience: 5 years (preferred) Work remotely: * No
The starting salary for this role is £40,227 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. Do you want to be part of a team of Social Workers and Practitioners who will: Improve the lives of the children and young people living in Surrey Empower children and young people to have a voice Care about children and young people, their wellbeing and their future? If so, read on! We want children to stay with their families as much as they possibly can. Our commitment to early support and prevention - using our Family Safeguarding model - leads to lower caseloads. This allows Social Workers to do higher quality work, build close relationships with families, and give children the vital support they need. We believe that Surrey is one place in the country where professionals can make the biggest difference to children's lives. We have taken huge strides towards delivering outstanding children's services and we are looking for committed and passionate workers who are interested in the challenges of working in a busy, professional environment. Role Overview Children are at the heart of everything we do and over the last year we have been building a new approach to help support the children of Surrey. We are looking for qualified Senior Social Workers to join our Multi-agency Partnership (MAP) Hub, which is based within our Children's Single Point of Access. The MAP is a multi-agency team, consisting of Social Workers, Education Advisors, Police and 0-19 Public Health Nurses all co-located in Guildford. Together you will work in partnership to deliver the right help at the right time for our children, young people and families. The MAP is responsible for researching and analysing information about a child to understand the appropriate level of support required. In this role, you will be a key member of our Children-Single Point of Access and provide advice and guidance to referrers and partner agencies. You will explore whether threshold for services is met as defined in our Effective Family Resilience Threshold Guidance, or whether other available Preventative Services are more appropriate. You will communicate effectively as part of a multi-agency team in matters where children may be in need or at risk of significant harm. You will undertake enquiries within 4/8 hours in order to produce an effective analysis of needs and to evidence presenting risk factors and strengths. You will also contribute to the continued development of the service through available opportunities and take responsibility for continued professional development. Your Development The team is supported by strong management, regular supervision and a culture of learning and development, with opportunities to access a range of training activities. Our Social Workers have a bespoke learning programme developed by the Surrey Children's Service Academy. You will have Continuous Professional Development and are supported to become Practice Educators with a clear Professional Development Pathway. The Council has also invested in training staff in the Family Safeguarding model and Motivational Interviewing, as well as investing in support to develop systems thinking in practice in Surrey. Your development will be supported by regular supervision and appraisal as well as a range of coaching, e-learning and other reflection and learning opportunities. Please find our Effective Family Resilience Threshold Level of Needs document here . At Surrey, our values and behaviours are just as important as our skills and abilities. They shape who we are as an organisation. Find out more about the values we follow . For more information please find the full job description below and refer to this before submitting your application. We also invite you to read our Life at Surrey handbook to see insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Package Description Additional Information This is a rolling advert and applications will be reviewed on a daily basis. An Enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Contact Details For an informal discussion please contact Juliana Tomegea by e-mail at . We look forward to receiving your application. Please click on the apply online button below to submit. Benefits From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
The starting salary for this role is £40,227 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. Do you want to be part of a team of Social Workers and Practitioners who will: Improve the lives of the children and young people living in Surrey Empower children and young people to have a voice Care about children and young people, their wellbeing and their future? If so, read on! We want children to stay with their families as much as they possibly can. Our commitment to early support and prevention - using our Family Safeguarding model - leads to lower caseloads. This allows Social Workers to do higher quality work, build close relationships with families, and give children the vital support they need. We believe that Surrey is one place in the country where professionals can make the biggest difference to children's lives. We have taken huge strides towards delivering outstanding children's services and we are looking for committed and passionate workers who are interested in the challenges of working in a busy, professional environment. Role Overview Children are at the heart of everything we do and over the last year we have been building a new approach to help support the children of Surrey. We are looking for qualified Senior Social Workers to join our Multi-agency Partnership (MAP) Hub, which is based within our Children's Single Point of Access. The MAP is a multi-agency team, consisting of Social Workers, Education Advisors, Police and 0-19 Public Health Nurses all co-located in Guildford. Together you will work in partnership to deliver the right help at the right time for our children, young people and families. The MAP is responsible for researching and analysing information about a child to understand the appropriate level of support required. In this role, you will be a key member of our Children-Single Point of Access and provide advice and guidance to referrers and partner agencies. You will explore whether threshold for services is met as defined in our Effective Family Resilience Threshold Guidance, or whether other available Preventative Services are more appropriate. You will communicate effectively as part of a multi-agency team in matters where children may be in need or at risk of significant harm. You will undertake enquiries within 4/8 hours in order to produce an effective analysis of needs and to evidence presenting risk factors and strengths. You will also contribute to the continued development of the service through available opportunities and take responsibility for continued professional development. Your Development The team is supported by strong management, regular supervision and a culture of learning and development, with opportunities to access a range of training activities. Our Social Workers have a bespoke learning programme developed by the Surrey Children's Service Academy. You will have Continuous Professional Development and are supported to become Practice Educators with a clear Professional Development Pathway. The Council has also invested in training staff in the Family Safeguarding model and Motivational Interviewing, as well as investing in support to develop systems thinking in practice in Surrey. Your development will be supported by regular supervision and appraisal as well as a range of coaching, e-learning and other reflection and learning opportunities. Please find our Effective Family Resilience Threshold Level of Needs document here . At Surrey, our values and behaviours are just as important as our skills and abilities. They shape who we are as an organisation. Find out more about the values we follow . For more information please find the full job description below and refer to this before submitting your application. We also invite you to read our Life at Surrey handbook to see insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Package Description Additional Information This is a rolling advert and applications will be reviewed on a daily basis. An Enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Contact Details For an informal discussion please contact Juliana Tomegea by e-mail at . We look forward to receiving your application. Please click on the apply online button below to submit. Benefits From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.