Lunch Cover - Qualified or Unqualified

Lunch Cover
Location:  Regents Park, SO15 8NY

Salary: £tbc (depending on age, experience and qualifications)

Hours: 20 hours per week (11am - 3pm)

​Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Qualifications: Childcare qualifications are desirable but not essential for this role. All abilities can apply.

Benefits: Pension, 20 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays and 1 day off for birthday

Application
​Form

​If you wish to apply for this exciting position within Hopscotch please complete our online application form below:
JOB PURPOSE
  • To ensure all children are cared for to the highest standard over the lunch period
  • Ensure that all children attending the nursery setting are kept safe and receive the very highest standard of care, learning and play opportunities which are age and developmentally appropriate.
  • To work as a member of the nursery team, showing initiative and creativity
  • To support an environment which encourages the children’s all round development and where high standards of care are provided
  • To offer support to the nursery team, by having the flexibility to work in all areas of the nursery
CHILDCARE and EDUCATION
  • Have an awareness of Child Protection, Safeguarding and being able to report any concerns
  • Provide high standards of quality within the nursery regarding the environment for the children, the resources and experiences offered.
  • Promote and develop strong partnership with parents, carers and family members.
  • Support the development of good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion.
  • Ensure that the nutritional needs of the children are met in accordance with company policy and procedure in line with individual needs
 OPERATIONAL
  • Ensure paperwork within the rooms is completed accurately and efficiently
  • Promote the nursery to current parents and prospective parents
  • Assist with the care, maintenance and security of all equipment and toys within the nursery
  • Assist with the supervision of children at mealtimes in line with company policy
 HEALTH and SAFETY
  • Undertake a shared responsibility for the health, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery
  • Ensure the general cleanliness of the children at all times
  • Adhere to all Health and Safety policies and procedures both statutory and company specific
  • Operate to the highest standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the bedding and nappy changing areas and food preparation areas
  • Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures e.g. fire precautions, security, dropping off and collection of children
 STAFF                             
  • Support all staff members
  • When requested attend staff meetings and parent evenings
 ADMINISTRATION
  • Ensure accurate child information records and ensure current and up to date by passing on messages and information to the nursery office
Essential
  • Natural affinity to children
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work well in a team and independently
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Able to build relationships with others
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Caring nature
  • Energetic
  • Willing to learn and progress further in knowledge
 Desirable
  • Former experience working in a childcare environment e.g. day nursery/after school club/school 
  • Knowledge of OFSTED, EYFS and other relevant childcare policies and programs
  • Knowledge of safeguarding and the role of a DSL
  • Food hygiene certificate