Manager - Developmental Programme for 2-3 Year Olds

A.B.B.E.Y Sure Start

Manager - Developmental Programme for 2-3 year olds

Post:                    Manager - A.B.B.E.Y Sure Start Developmental Programme for 2-3 year olds

Hours:                 37.5 hours per week/52 weeks per year

Hourly Rate:       £10.93 to £11.88 per hour

Responsible to:  Project Manager

Job Description

Aim

• To develop a range of responsive, innovative, child-centred initiatives that will promote the learning and development of all children accessing Sure Start’s Developmental Programme for 2-3 Year Olds and to ensure that learning opportunities are appropriate to the needs, interests and developmental stage of the children we support and to ensure that such opportunities are maximised.

• To follow the guidelines for the Developmental Programme provided by the Department of Education.

Purpose

• To line manage a small team of Programme Supervisors providing Sure Start’s Developmental Programme for 2-3 Year Olds across a range of sites

• To have overall operational management responsibility for the development and delivery of Sure Start’s Developmental Programme for 2-3 Year Olds throughout the project

• To develop and instil an ethos of shared learning with parents across all programmes

• To be responsible for managing rotas across all developmental programmes

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Programme Management Responsibilities

• To take the lead in developing child centred programmes throughout the Sure Start Developmental Programme for 2-3 Year Olds by identifying and articulating the needs of children both as a group and individually. To facilitate the planning and presentation of individual development plans.

• To provide line management, direction, support and guidance to a small team of Programme Supervisors, including the provision of formal supervision and appraisal.

• To be responsible for supporting Programme Supervisors to manage all staff functions within their service, including the induction and mentoring of new staff and the completion of probationary documentation                        

• To work in partnership with the Programme Supervisors to assess the training and developmental needs of programme staff and identify appropriate training and development opportunities

• To take a lead role in monitoring and evaluating Sure Start’s Developmental Programme for 2-3 Year Olds in line with identified objectives and outcomes and making reports to the Project Manager outlining key issues and findings.

• To maintain an awareness of developments in good practice, related to child development, and associated learning resources/opportunities, so that appropriate and effective practices can be maintained and enhanced through supporting, advising, coaching and mentoring  staff who work directly with the children.

• To be responsible for the organisation and facilitation of regular team meetings for Developmental Programme staff.

• In conjunction with senior staff to support the organisation and facilitation of wider  staff team meetings

• To carry out regular practice observations of staff; to ensure verbal and written guidance is adhered to and to develop staff practice.

• To monitor all Developmental Programmes to ensure that the settings are safe and fully compliant with regulatory and organisational guidelines, policies and procedures

• To be responsible for producing monthly reports outlining areas of progress / concern etc.

• To monitor all Developmental Programmes to ensure that they respond to recommendations and directives from funders, advisors and regulatory bodies.

• To be responsible for the management of the annual leave and absence recording systems for Developmental Programme staff.

All Areas

• To promote inclusive attitudes and practices to reflect and support the diversity of the local community

• To comply with organisational policies and procedures whilst actively promoting the principles of equal opportunities and working in a manner that maintains a safe, healthy and supportive environment for staff and children at all times.

• To contribute to the wider development and management of the Project

• To be committed to your own personal development and to cascade that  knowledge through formal and informal training, mentoring and good practice

• Any other duties commensurate with the nature and grade of the post

It is essential that the person meets the travel requirements of this post as it will involve travelling within the ABBEY Sure Start area and beyond.

Please note that  Abbey Sure Start operates a “No Smoking Policy” and all employees must comply with this.

Abbey Sure Start is an Equal Opportunities employer.  It is expected that all employees adhere to Abbey Sure Start Equal Opportunities policy throughout the duration of your employment.

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are not meant to be definitive nor restrictive and may be modified to meet changing needs.  It should be noted therefore that duties, designation and location of the post might be subject to change in the future to meet the changing requirements of the service

A.B.B.E.Y Sure Start

Manager - Developmental Programme for 2-3 year olds

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Qualifications and experience

• Level 5 Early Years and Childcare qualification or equivalent
• A minimum of 2 years supervisory experience working with children in the 0-4 age range and their families
• Experience of leading a staff team, including the provision of formal supervision and appraisal
• To have experience of compiling reports
• Must be able to organise and complete tasks and projects using software programmes such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook

Knowledge

• • Knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop,
  • To have an understanding and commitment to the implementation of an equal opportunities policy.
  • To be aware of the need for confidentiality in all aspects of the post.
  • To be able to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Awareness of relevant health and safety requirements.
  • To be aware of and have an understanding of the ethos of Abbey Sure Start
  • To be aware of and understand Child Protection guidelines

Abilities and Personal attributes

• To build and maintain positive relationships with other staff and service users.
• The ability to effectively contribute to the planning and organising of activities.
• Good communication skills
• Must meet the travel requirements of the post

• The ability to form positive relationships with parents.

Desirable

• Designated Officer Training
• Experience of Developmental Programme for 2-3 year olds
• Knowledge of Developmental Programme for 2-3 year olds
• Experience as an accredited trainer in a relevant area