EYFS Graduate Leader

By Guest

• January 1, 1970
£21,000 pro rata (depending on qualification) 09/11/11

For queries about this post, please contact Peggy Fenlon on 01273 671675.
E mail pacesforbrighton@btinternet.com

Initially one year contract

To work as the EYFS Graduate leader, leading some areas of practice and supporting and working in partnership with the staff team to deliver the goals of the setting for children aged 0-5. The Graduate leader will meet consistently high standards and will play a key role as part of the leadership team to deliver effective practice in the Early Years Foundation Stage.


Main areas of Responsibility:

1. To model excellent practice in all areas of the EYFS
2. To raise outcomes for children
3. To lead and support the team to deliver the EYFS by
• co-ordinating the planning
• modelling and supporting the process of child observations
• modelling and supporting the assessment system, especially the individual child profiles
4. To take an active part in the quality improvement process at the setting, currently QuILT
5. To actively promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminating practice for all nursery users
6. To lead some areas of practice and supporting and working in partnership with the staff team to deliver the goals of the setting
7. To show full commitment to the aims, values and principles of PACES for Brighton
8. To demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills when working with colleagues, families, community members and other outside agencies
9. To work effectively as a part of the established team
10. To prioritise the needs of the families and children attending the setting through demonstrating flexibility
11. To take full responsibility in the absence of the Nursery Manager and Joint Deputy Manager

Person Specification:

1. Early Years foundation degree and working towards EYP Professional Status
2. Minimum of three years experience of working with under 5’s in Early Years Childcare and Education.
3. Excellent understanding of child development
4. Excellent understanding and working knowledge of child safeguarding procedures
5. Excellent understanding and working knowledge of equalities and inclusion issues
6. Good communication skills
7. Ability to implement change with the support of other staff members
8. Helpful, cooperative and sensitive to the needs and feelings of others
9. Ability to work as part of a team.
10. Excellent skills with a creative approach to learning  and problem solving
30/09/11 10/11/11 Brighton South East 35-37 hours per week term time only PACES for Brighton