Reporting to: Head of Pre-Prep and EYFS. Line Managing: Deputy Nursery Manager, EYFS Practitioners. To maintain a high-quality Early Years provision and curriculum, including:

Promoting a caring, safe and welcoming setting, above all promoting the safeguarding and health, safety and wellbeing of children in the department
Providing an enabling, encouraging and stimulating environment for children to learn and develop
Overseeing the implementation of a varied, inclusive and high-quality integrated curriculum, conducting short, long and medium term planning and continuously monitoring for improvement
Following and implementing all regulations and recommendations to ensure successful ISI inspections
Ensuring the department's policies and procedures are known and embedded
Keeping abreast of developments in the EYFS and Preparatory School sector, maintaining own continuous professional development and sharing best practice with colleagues
Providing and organising an after-school and Holiday Club service, ensuring correct ratios and arranging suitable activities
Ensuring the children's welfare, development and wellbeing remain the highest priority
Monitoring the quality of learning environments and educational activities
Supporting staff in delivering age-appropriate learning and development programmes.
Acting as Deputy DSL with responsibility for EYFS, demonstrating knowledge of the Child Protection Safeguarding Policy, undertaking regular training and providing in-house training to new members of staff as required.
Keeping the Headmaster and relevant colleagues informed of all safeguarding matters using CPOMs software
Referring children to colleagues or external agencies for specialist support
Working with the DSL to record and report incidents in line with school policies and procedures
Monitoring progress and achievement, overseeing the compilation of profiles and reports on pupils throughout their EYFS journey
Ensuring EYFS practitioners keep records and evidence of progress, including effective use of the Famly app
Developing strong relationships with parents and families, ensuring children's individual needs and medical requirements are taken care of sensitively and appropriately, and organising regular parents' evenings
Ensuring all safeguarding policies and procedures are followed.
Recruiting and onboarding new staff
Arranging and providing training, mentoring and continuous performance management and support
Performing regular supervisions and observations of staff to ensure implementation of the EYFS Statutory Framework
Arranging regular staff briefings, promoting wellbeing, encouraging an open dialogue and space for Practitioners to exercise their creativity and innovation
Organising the deployment of staff and their working hours to comply with statutory ratios, approving the use of high quality agency staff where necessary
Proactively and supportively line managing EYFS staff, setting clear work and development objectives
Leading, motivating and supporting EYFS staff to achieve high standards of performance.
Ensuring all necessary paperwork, documentation and risk assessments are completed, monitored and reviewed
Promoting the nursery to prospective parents, providing tours and organising settling in sessions
Ensuring fees and charges are processed promptly and accurately
Updating and reviewing information presented to parents and displays throughout the EYFS department building
Recording and approving staff hours and overtime and submitting information to the payroll department
Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, safeguarding requirements and regulatory standards
Addressing concerns, feedback and enquiries professionally and promptly.
Carrying out duties and responsibilities of the post with regard to the Equal Opportunities Policy and the needs of the school.
Liaising with members of the Senior Leadership Team and other colleagues on a regular basis
Carrying out playtime and lunchtime duties if required.
Attending all Open Days and at least two Parents' Association events organised during the academic year
Attending staff meetings and training as appropriate.
Carrying out any other duties which will be seen to enhance the children's learning and care in the school.
Keeping all information regarding the school, pupils and staff completely confidential at all times.
Having the highest regard for physical safety, including the well-being and administration of first-aid.
Engaging in the school's appraisal system as required.
Embedding the principles of the West House Way into the EYFS department

Minimum Level 3 Early Years Education qualification
Paediatric First Aid training, or willingness to undertake training at start of employment
Safeguarding training and qualifications
DSL/Deputy DSL training or willingness to undertake training at start of employment
Significant experience working within an Early Years setting
Experience of working with children aged 0 to 5 years
Thorough knowledge of Experience of implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage framework
Knowledge of SEND requirements and inclusive practice
Experience of liaising with parents, carers and external agencies
Awareness of health and safety legislation within childcare settings
Understanding of Ofsted/ISI requirements and inspection processes
Experience of supervising, leading or managing a team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook
Strong organisational skills
Excellent people management skills
Excellent problem solving, decision making and prioritisation skills
Ability to maintain confidential, accurate records and documentation
Self-starter with an enthusiastic attitude, drive and a passion for achieving results
Enthusiasm for working in a school/EYFS setting to deliver the best environment for education
Commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion
Willingness to promote and support the school's aims and ethos.
Willingness to promote and support the school's safeguarding policies and procedures
Level 5 qualification in Early Years Leadership/Management or willingness to work towards this
SEND or SENCO qualification
Experience of delivering staff training and mentoring
Experience of managing an Ofsted/ISI inspection
Experience of working in a DSL/Deputy DSL role
Experience as a Fire Safety Officer or similar

Type of position: Permanent, full-time, all-year round.

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