Bright Horizons
Early Years Education
ThirdInChargeMaternityCover
“Third In Charge - Maternity Cover at Bright Horizons. Skills: Team leadership, Child safeguarding, Early years education. Lead team. Mentor team”
What You'll Achieve.
Support retention; Support occupancy growth
Industry & Context.
Decision making
Enhanced DBS check
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Level 3 or above Early Years qualification, Previous experience in Early Years setting, Experience providing support and leadership, Knowledge of Safeguarding, Knowledge of Child Protection, Knowledge of wider legislative requirements
Nice to Have
Third in Charge experience, Room Leader experience, Early Years Educator experience
What You'll Do.
Deliver exceptional care
Deliver exceptional education
Promote child welfare
Ensure child health and safety
Maintain partnerships with colleagues
Maintain partnerships with parents
Maintain partnerships with other professionals
Meet each child’s needs
Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead
Support occupancy growth
Engage with Local Authority
Understand local offering
Support practice across nursery
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnerships with colleagues; Partnerships with parents; Partnerships with professionals
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