Observations and planning

·         To ensure that all the children’s eylog learning journeys are up to date and are to the  nursery’s standard

·         To give training to all the new staff on the eylog and planning

·         To ensure children are rotated on the planning every other week

·         To make sure all the new children and nursery practitioners are created an account on the eylog within a week of the start date

·         Supervise the completion of development records and observations

·         Responsible for planning and observations of a group of Key Children

Staffing

·         Liaise with the nursery manager to formulate working staff rotas, ensuring that you are meeting the staff ratios at all times

·         To arrange staff lunch covers

·         To make sure staff responsible on staff deployment sheet carry out their duties properly and regular checks should be carried out

·         To solve any concerns raised within the rooms and if not resolved discuss with the manager

·         To ensure peer to peer observations are carried out on monthly basis and staff performance is monitored

·         To introduce all new staff members into the room’s routine and procedures

·         To recognize staff training needs and mentor all members of staff

Children’s learning and development/Safeguarding

·         Supervise the planning and preparation of the activities in all the rooms, ensuring that they meet the correct criteria for each of the age groups.

·         Ensure that staff are always supporting children’s learning and development

·         To ensure daily checks are carried out

·         To ensure that ratios are adhered to at all times

·         To check children’s registers on daily basis

·         To monitor two years progress check and ensure they are carried out in time and accurately

·         To organize regular updating of daily diaries by all staff members

·         To liaise closely with parents and update them daily on their child’s progress

·         Ensure kitchen paperwork is completed and monitored regularly

Nursery presentation

·         Ensure displays are up to date with links, labels, photos and children’s’ speeches are changed on regular basis.

·         To oversee cleaning rotas and ensure the room(s) are clean and tidy at all times

·         To make sure the interest table in the foyer is set up for celebrations

·         Ensure there are role play areas set up in all rooms and changed regularly

·         To make sure the sensory room is set up properly at all times

Management

·         To deputize for the nursery manager and step into the managers role in his/her absence.

·         To supervise staff and students and assist with staff appraisals and supervisions

·         When necessary, to show potential customers around the nursery and be able to discuss the nursery policies with them

·         Organize, attend and minute regular staff  and managers meetings.