Bright Horizons

Early Years Education

ThirdInChargeMaternityCover

£31k+ Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“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.

Early Years Education
Problems you'll solve

Decision making

Eligibility Requirements

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

Free ATS check

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