Team Leader - Level 3

Team Leader Level 3 - Kennington Pre-school - Term Time Only

The Aspire Training Team are currently recruiting for a punctual, reliable and enthusiastic individual to complete a Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship at Kennington Pre-School as a Room Leader.

Kennington Pre-school is a wonderful place for young children to learn and grow. We operate Monday to Friday 9-3pm term time only. The pre-school itself is located on the Avenue, on the grounds of St Swithuns School, although we are independent, and this is in the heart of the beautiful village of Kennington.

Kennington Pre-school has been running since 1969 (previously known as Kennington playgroup). In 2017 we became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). We employ several qualified staff to care and teach the children on a daily basis, but the charity itself is run by a voluntary committee. Being an independent charity means that we can keep our costs low so childcare remains affordable and that we can focus on what people in our community need childcare wise.

We offer a safe and nurturing environment for children aged 2-5 years old. The staff are highly qualified and dedicated to providing the best care and education for each and every child. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) guidance, which focuses on the individual needs and interests of each child. This allows the children to learn and develop at their own pace, while also encouraging them to explore and discover new things.

The pre-school has 2 large outdoor spaces, where the children have the opportunity to play and explore in a natural environment, which helps to develop their gross motor skills and appreciation for nature. We also organises regular nature walks and outdoor activities! This allows the children to learn about the world around them while having fun.

In addition to outdoor play, we also offer a variety of indoor activities. The pre-school has a well-stocked art and craft area, where the children can express their creativity and develop their fine motor skills. There is also a cozy reading corner, filled with a wide selection of books for children of all ages to enjoy. We have an amazing home corner that is a real home from home and a music area for all our budding musicians. We also offer music and movement sessions, which are not only fun but also help in the development of language and coordination skills.

In addition to our wonder setting we also offer other activities such as forest school on a weekly basis, yoga sessions (provided by a registered company) and weekly sports activities (provided by a registered company). These extra-curricular activities are great for the children to learn new skills, develop new interests and allow children to try things that they may not get to at other settings. 

Your roles and responsibilities will include;

• Overseeing managing a room of 2/3 year olds
• Supporting staff
• Basic staff observations
• Supporting the leadership team
• Key person
• Planning activities
• Supporting the staff there with training needs
• Safeguarding lead role
• Being hands on
• Working for a charity preschool in a small village
• Ensure the children are safe, well supported and in a happy environment​​​​​​
• Teaching basics of EYFS while building a bond with the children and parents.
• Taking part with messy play, cooking, preparing snacks and supporting with lunchtimes.
• Teaching basic life skills and ensuring the children are safe and secure in their wellbeing.
• All aspects of personal care
• Light cleaning duties,
• Liaising with parents as a key person and other professionals

Requirements;

• A Level 3 Childcare Qualification is required
• GCSE’s A*-C/4+ in English Language and Maths, or equivalent i.e. functional skills
• Must obtain a clear DBS

Hours;

• Kennington Pre-School are open between the hours of 08.30 - 15.30 Monday-Friday
• Working hours will be 28 hours per week term time only