(Ref: E/EYS/B/1126)
Job details:
- Hours: 20 hours per week (Mon-Sat)
- Salary: £14,591.20per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Location: Bangor Sure Start
Job Background:
The role of the Early Year’s Supervisor will be to deliver quality early year’s services to support the
delivery of the Sure Start programme within the Bangor Sure Start. You will be responsible
for the day to day running of the early year’s services and to ensure that a welcoming, safe
and child centred environment is created.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- To assist in the induction of all Early Years Assistant staff within the Bangor Sure Start Project
alongside the Early Years Coordinator. - To line manage and supervise Early Years Assistant staff.
- To supervise any student placements and volunteers within the early years programmes of
Bangor Sure Start. - To implement a child-centred and welcoming environment at all Sure Start programmes and
activities. - To ensure a safe, stimulating and varied programme of play and learning opportunities are
provided for children aged 0 – 3 years, suitable to the child’s age and stage of development. - To ensure planning occurs to meets children’s individual needs that takes into account children’s
abilities, interests, language and cultural backgrounds and these are reviewed as necessary and
to ensure ongoing creative evaluation of all programmes. - To be responsible for organising the environment inside and outside to ensure that resources and
equipment are available, compliant and appropriate to meet the needs of the individual children
before each programme commences. - To develop and deliver crèches and programmes as outlined in the Bangor Sure Start yearly
business plan that provide a purposeful, stimulating environment rich in children’s learning
opportunities, both indoors and outdoors. - To establish effective and empowering relationships with parents enabling them to develop their
children’s maximum potential and to develop and deliver programmes that promote and actively
encourage parents to play alongside their child / children that will offer developmental
appropriate play and development opportunities for the child and their parent / carer. - To work with parents and their child / children within the home environment to offer an extension
of services to the family on play, interaction and sensory development. - To provide support for all children’s emotional and social needs by promoting positive behaviour
through your role modelling and work performance. - Maintain up to date knowledge of all policies and procedures affecting children and
ensure that all these are communicated and reviewed in
supervision with all early year’s staff.
- To open, maintain and accurately record as required by the job role
and ensure compliance to good record management and information systems. - To take part in local events to promote the work of the Bangor Sure Start and to
contribute to the development and preparation of promotional materials. - To promote the importance of early learning, play and development for children aged
0 – 4 years across the Bangor Sure Start area.
General:
● Prepare for and participate in supervision.
● Prepare for and participate in team meetings and work effectively as part of a team.
● Keep clear, concise and factual records.
There are a number of standard duties and responsibilities that all employees irrespective of
their role and level of seniority within Bryson Pathways are expected to be familiar with and
adhere to:
● Participate in all relevant training when required.
● Prepare for and participate in Annual Performance Reviews
● Observe all relevant Health and Safety rules and regulations.
● Carry out any other relevant tasks, which may from time-to-time, be required.
● Promote and comply with Bryson Pathways policies on diversity and equality both in
the delivery of treatment of others.
● Ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained
during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity and in
accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and amendments.
● Comply with Bryson Pathways protocols on the appropriate use of telephone, e-mail
and internet facilities.
● Comply with the principles of risk management in relation to individual and corporate
responsibilities.
● Observe and adhere to all Bryson Pathways Policies and Procedures
● Partake in all Bryson Pathways Quality Initiatives
● Assist if required with Bryson Pathways fundraising activities.
This job description is a broad picture of the post at the date of preparation. It is not
exhaustive and as such,
the post holder will be expected to be flexible. It is recognised that jobs change and evolve
over time and any necessary changes will be discussed with the post holder.
Essential Criteria:
- NVQ Level 3 Child Care qualification or equivalent
- 1 years’ paid / unpaid experience of working in the early year’s sector
- 5 GCSE’s at grade C and above including English Language and Mathematics or equivalent
- Clean drivers’ licence and access to transport. Business insurance will be required for the
successful candidate.
Desirable Criteria:
- 1 years’ experience in line managing / supervising staff
- 6 months experience of child observations and reporting on work done
For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human
Resources Department email: recruit@brysongroup.org
Application packs with full job description are downloadable from https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home,
where there is also the option to apply online.
A satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to
commencement of employment.
Bryson adheres to Access NI Code of Practice available upon request.