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  • HOLIDAY CAMP MANAGER - HALF TERMS & SUMMER
    HOLIDAY CAMP MANAGER - HALF TERMS & SUMMER
    12 days ago
    £15–£18 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    HELLO CANDIDATES, Are you a tutor, a teacher, a teaching assistant, an educator, or youth worker? Are you looking to earn extra income during holidays without committing to a permanent role? If so, we have an opportunity for you! We are a company organizing after-school clubs and camps. We are expanding our camps offerings in the N16 and N1 areas. Our camps are scheduled during the following periods: • February Half Term (one week), • Easter/Spring Holidays (two weeks), • May Half Term (one week), • Summer (six weeks), • October Half Term (one week), • Christmas/Winter Holidays (2/3 days to one week, depending on school closure) The manger's day starts at 8am to welcome early drop offs (if there are any) until 5.45pm if late pick ups are booked. You can choose to work as many or as few of these camps as you like, for example, one week at Easter and two weeks over the summer holidays. Your Role: • Manage camp arrivals and ensure all pupils are accounted for. You will receive a register with all the relevant information, • Check lunch boxes to ensure they are nut-free and make emergency sandwiches if needed (we sometimes get peanut butter sandwiches or pesto pasta or our pupils sometimes drop their lunches, so we keep emergency groceries.), • Oversee classroom welfare and the smooth operation., • Supervise playtime to ensure safe play., • Coordinate assistants and ensure they follow protocols, including fire drills., • Optional (and paid better), run science classes with provided training., • Manage pick-ups to ensure each child leaves with the correct guardian., • Oversee early drop-offs and late pick-ups for working parents., • Help set up the camp, usually on the Friday or Saturday before start Our Role: • Provide extensive training. You'll be invited to join a camp to learn our operations before managing one yourself., • Offer a camp bonus on top of your pay for each camp., • Provide a loyalty bonus for managing multiple camps and contributing ideas and enthusiasm.

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  • Level 3 Preschool practitioner
    Level 3 Preschool practitioner
    24 days ago
    £15.5–£16.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Maida Hill, London

    Join our warm, community-focused preschool and make a real difference. Are you a passionate and nurturing Early Years Practitioner looking for a role where you'll be truly valued? We are a charity-run, term-time preschool at the heart of our community, dedicated to giving every child the very best start in life. Thanks to recent funding, we have created a beautiful, inspiring learning environment where children are encouraged to explore, play and thrive. We're looking for an enthusiastic Level 3 EYFS Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a close-knit setting where relationships with children, families and colleagues are at the centre of everything we do. What you'll be doing • Creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can flourish., • Planning and leading engaging play-based learning experiences., • Acting as a Key Person and building strong relationships with children and their families., • Supporting children's learning and development in line with the EYFS., • Working as part of a dedicated team to provide outstanding care and education., • Supporting children with SEND and promoting an inclusive environment where every child feels valued. We're looking for someone who: • Holds a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification., • Has experience working in an early years setting., • Is passionate about child-centred learning and inclusive practice., • Has experience supporting children with SEND, or a genuine interest in developing their knowledge in this area., • Is kind, reliable, enthusiastic and enjoys working as part of a team., • Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues. Why join us? • ❤️ Term-time only working., • 🌱 A beautiful, recently refurbished learning environment., • 🤝 A friendly, supportive and family-orientated team., • 🏡 A charity-run preschool where children come before profit., • 🎓 Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training., • 🌟 The chance to make a genuine impact within a community-focused setting. As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be invited to spend a session in the preschool leading a short activity, meeting the children and getting to know the team. We believe this gives everyone the opportunity to ensure we're the right fit for one another. If you're looking for a role where your ideas are valued, your wellbeing matters, and you can make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and verification of qualifications.

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  • Room Leader
    Room Leader
    26 days ago
    £13.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Room Leader Job Description To lead the day-to-day running of the nursery room, ensuring children receive outstanding care, learning, and development opportunities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The Room Leader is responsible for maintaining a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment, leading the room team, and ensuring high standards of practice are consistently achieved. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Room Management · Lead the day-to-day management and organisation of the nursery room.· Supervise, support, and motivate practitioners within the room.· Plan staff deployment to ensure children's needs and statutory ratios are met.· Monitor the quality of practice within the room and provide guidance and support to staff.· Ensure room routines operate smoothly and effectively.· Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, presentation, and resources.· Support the induction, mentoring, and development of new staff, students, and apprentices.· Communicate effectively with management regarding room performance, staffing, and children's needs. Childcare and Learning · Deliver high-quality care and education in accordance with the EYFS and Birth to Five Matters.· Lead curriculum planning and provide engaging, stimulating learning opportunities.· Monitor children's progress and ensure observations, assessments, and learning records are accurate, meaningful, and completed on time.· Support children's individual learning, development, wellbeing, and next steps.· Ensure inclusive practice that meets the needs of all children, including those with additional needs.· Promote positive behaviour, independence, and emotional wellbeing. Safeguarding and Welfare · Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children at all times.· Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and concerns are reported promptly.· Maintain effective supervision and ensure statutory staff-to-child ratios are met.· Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, risk assessments, and welfare requirements.· Oversee the accurate completion of accident, incident, medication, and care records.· Promote children's health, hygiene, and wellbeing throughout the day. Parent Partnerships · Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with parents and carers.· Share information regarding children's learning, development, and wellbeing.· Lead parent meetings, progress reviews, and support transition arrangements.· Work collaboratively with families and external professionals where appropriate. Professional Responsibilities · Ensure full compliance with nursery policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.· Maintain accurate room records and documentation.· Attend and contribute to staff meetings, supervision sessions, and training.· Support the continuous improvement of the nursery through reflective practice.· Maintain confidentiality and professional standards at all times.· Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by management. Person Specification Essential · Level 3 Early Years Childcare qualification.· Minimum 1 years' experience working with children aged 0–5 years.· Previous experience leading or supervising an Early Years team.· Strong knowledge of the EYFS, Birth to Five Matters, safeguarding, and child development.· Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.· Ability to lead by example and motivate others.· Good understanding of health and safety and statutory welfare requirements.· Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads, and make informed decisions.· Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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  • Children's Home Registered Manager
    Children's Home Registered Manager
    1 month ago
    £47000–£52000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    We are working in partnership with an established and growing residential childcare provider to appoint an experienced Registered Manager for a children’s home supporting young people with complex needs. This is a key leadership position offering full operational responsibility for the home. The successful candidate will be accountable for delivering high quality, child centred care, maintaining regulatory compliance and leading a stable, motivated staff team. You will be responsible for: * Overall management of the children’s home * Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children’s Homes Quality Standards * Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people * Leading, developing and supervising the staff team * Driving positive outcomes and improving Ofsted ratings where required * Managing budgets and ensuring the home operates efficiently About You * Previous experience as a Registered Manager within a children’s residential setting * Strong working knowledge of Ofsted regulations and inspection processes * Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards) * Proven leadership and team development experience * Passionate about delivering outstanding care and improving young people’s outcomes What’s on Offer * Competitive salary package * Performance related incentives * Supportive senior leadership structure * Opportunity to shape and develop the service * Clear progression opportunities as the organisation grows This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, child focused leader who wants to make a genuine impact within a supportive and forward thinking organisation.

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