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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Setting EYP/EYT (This is based on a Job Description for a Manager who is an EYP/EYT AND leading practice. For an EYP/EYT who is not the Manager the yellow highlighted sections would probably not be part of their job description)

BASED: Name/address of setting

RESPONSIBLE TO: Manager/Owner/Chair of Committee/Managing Director/Trustees

RESPONSIBLE FOR: staff, students and volunteers

JOB PURPOSE: To be accountable for the provision of high qualityinclusive play and learning opportunities for all children attending the setting. To establish and sustain a safe, welcoming, purposeful, stimulating and encouraging environment both indoors and outdoors.

To lead and manage staff on a day-to-day basis

To ensure that all statutory, legal and setting obligations are followed and met.

To work with Chair of Committee/Managing Director/Trustees/Owner to maintain the organisation and financial sustainability of the setting.

MAIN DUTIES:

Consider:

1. Planning and organisation - planning, delivery and monitoring of the EYFS curriculum, indoors and outdoors, in accordance with the 7 areas of learning, characteristics of effective learning

• Ensure planning is inclusive – Special Educational Needs (SEN) and disability, English as Additional Language (EAL) and cultural diversity
• To establish, and implement, effective systems for setting up the learning environment for the day and for tidying away at the end of the session, ensuring that all toys and equipment are clean and safe at all times
• Implementing risk assessments, as delegated, to ensure the well-being of children and adults in the setting
• Organise the key person system
• Accountable for quality improvement including planning of activities and the continual enhancement of the learning environment

1. High quality practice

• Keep up-to-date with current good practice in the EYFS
• To interact and play with children modelling good practice to other staff
• To be flexible, responsible and caring at all times
• To recognise individual needs – Special Educational Needs and disability(SEN), English as Additional Language (EAL) and cultural diversity
• To act as a key person for a group of children and their families
• To observe and record children’s developmental progress and record in their My Learning Journey – to include the two year old progress check
• Support the children to develop skills
• Ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times

• To liaise with staff and parents/carers, ensuring the smooth daily running of the setting is maintained. Ensure that all concerns and complaints are dealt with in a professional manner and in accordance with the policies and procedures
• Attend regular team meetings and supervisions
• To promote smooth transitions for children

1. High quality leadership

• Staff deployment on a day-to-day basis (indoors and outdoors)
• Monitoring of systems and records including: key person system, My Learning Journeys, Two Year Old checks, Individual Education Plans (IEP), Behaviour Support plans, Safeguarding and Welfare concerns, personnel records
• Ensuring staff confidentiality is maintained at all times
• Induction of staff, students and volunteers
• Supervision and appraisal of staff – monitoring the quality of staff and child interactions; identify staff training needs
• Organising and leading regular team meetings

1. Statutory, setting and legal obligations

• Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, local safeguarding procedures, CAF intervention and support, Safe Recruitment, Health and Safety
• Liaise and work in partnership with other agencies, for example attend Team Around Child, Child in Need meetings
• Maintaining the operational plan and implementing policies and procedures
• To provide First Aid when necessary and contribute to keeping written records of incidents, accidents and concerns
• To keep abreast of current developments and legislation by attending relevant training, network meetings, and reading relevant publications; and keeping staff updated with any new information and changes

1. Business and Finance

• Develop/maintain business plan
• Involved in setting and maintaining budget(s)
• Oversee fee collection/debt management, and administer petty cash
• Marketing the setting
• Ensure that occupancy targets are met and maximised – market research, quality improvement
• Oversee the ordering of resources and equipment
• Oversee upkeep of the building and maintenance/stock of equipment, resources, furnishings & fittings
• Take responsibility for managing the free entitlement for 2, 3 and 4 year olds
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by Chair of Committee/ Managing Director/Trustees/Owner in accordance with the settings’ objectives and business plan

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties as discussed and directed by their line manager

Person Specification

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above
• EYP/EYT
• Up-to-date with latest relevant research and theories

• Up-to-date Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene training
• Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development

• At least 2 years experience working in an early years setting or at least 2 years other suitable experience

• Experience of the full age range from birth to 5
• Experience of recruitment, induction and supervision of staff
• Experience of managing a budget
• Experience of leading a team

• Ability to model good practice
• Ability to work in partnership with parents and carers

• Knowledge of planning and providing for high quality childcare and education
• Knowledge of supporting children’s behaviour
• Knowledge of SEN code of practice

• Self-reflection
• Time management skills
• Organisational skills
• Inter-personal skills
• Interaction with children
• Commitment to working collaboratively within a team
• Commitment to equal opportunities

• Ability to work in partnership with other agencies

• Experience of planning and providing for high quality childcare and education
• Experience of supporting children’s behaviour
• Experience of working with children with SEN

• Willingness to have a health clearance from Ofsted
• Commitment to attend training and other development opportunities

This is based on a Job Description for a Manager who is an EYP/EYT AND leading practice. For an EYP/EYT who is not the Manager the yellow highlighted sections would probably not be part of their job description.