Playgroup Leader

Job location: Fivemiletown

Salary: To be disscussed.

Hours: 30

Worktime: To be confirmed.

Closing date: 08/02/2022

Employer: Kids R Us Cross Community Playgroup

Business: Cross Community Playgroup

Address: 29 Cooneen Road

Fivemiletown

Postcode: BT75 0ND

Telephone: 028 89521672

Email: kidsruscommittee@hotmail.com

Job Duties: The Playgroup Leader will be responsible for the day to day running of the playgroup sessions to ensure safe, stimulating play and to provide for the needs of the whole child. This will involve planning, preparing and delivering play-based activities appropriate for children aged 3 - 4 years.To plan short, medium and long term planning for the group. The assessment, monitoring and recording of individual childrens development. Responsible for the management and development of the Playgroup Assistants including the allocation and monitoring of work, appraisal and training. To develop the playgroup in terms of reputation and growth.A LIST OF MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILTY AVAILBLE WITH APPLICATION FORM.

Qualifications / Experience: ESSENTIAL CRITERIA A minimum qualification at QCF Level 5 Diploma in Child Care or equivalent.Two years paid experience in an early years setting with children aged 3-4 years within the last 5yrs.Knowledge and understanding of NI Pre-school curriculum guidelines. Knowledge of child development including age-appropriate areas of learning. Experience of developing long, medium, and short-term planning for an early year setting. Be able to demonstrate an understanding of developing policies and procedures. Good understanding of child protection and the Minimum Standards for Childminding and Day Care for Children Under Age 12.Experience of observations and planning.

Application Method: Application Forms available at: kidsruscommittee@hotmail.com