CROSSGATES CP SCHOOL
Llandrindod Wells
Powys LD1 6RE
EARLY YEARS SETTING
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic
3 YEAR OLD SETTING LEADER
Ref No: SCL9092
Must hold a level 3 qualification in Playwork,
Childcare or equivalent
Monday to Friday 9.30 – 12.30
Rate of pay £10.00 per hour which includes an allowance for preparation,
planning and specific admin
Required from 3rd May 2011
For application forms and job details, or e-mail jobapplications@powys.gov.uk; or
apply online at www.powys.gov.uk
All appointments are subject to an Enhanced CRB disclosure, health check and
satisfactory employment references.
Closing date for application form Monday 7th March 2011
Interviews Tuesday 15th March 2011
CYNGOR SIR POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title:
3 year old Setting Leader
(Crossgates CP School
Position Number:
SCL9003
Directorate:
Schools Services
Division/Section:
Community Skills & Learning
Location/ Work Base:
Crossgates CP School Early Years Setting
Grade:
Fixed Rate - £10.00 per hour
Accountable to:
Manager and then to the Governing Body of
Crossgates CP School, CSSIW and Estyn
Accountable for:
Play Assistants x 2
Main Purpose of Post:
To develop and maintain a safe and stimulating play/learning environment and to
develop opportunities which encourage children’s Social, Physical, Intellectual,
Creative and Emotional development through play.
Principal Responsibilities:
1. Children
1.1
Ensuring the provision of a safe and stimulating Early Years
environment in which children are able to learn/play through planned
activities.
1.2
Plan, prepare and deliver activities, which meet children’s individual
developmental needs in line with Foundation Phase.
1.3
Co-ordinate and ensure collection of children from school/s and the
safe delivery to parents and/or named carers.
1.4
To work face to face with the children registered with the Early Years
setting.
1.5
To follow guidelines and procedures for Child Protection as
recommended by the registering authority.
1.6
Administering first aid as appropriate.
2. Staff and Management
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
Manage co-ordinate and supervise the activity of the Play assistants
and Volunteers.
Be responsible for the co-ordination of team meetings to facilitate the
planning and preparation of activities.
Liaise with parents, schools and other agencies as appropriate.
Encouraging parental involvement and support of the Setting.
Develop practices, which meet identified quality indicators.
3. Administration
3.1
Carry out day-to-day such as administration, registers and record
keeping.
3.2
Carry out administration to update information that is required to meet
CSSIW regulations.
3.3
To maintain appropriate records, registers and reports to ensure legal
and regulatory requirements are met.
3.4
To ensure records and systems are maintained.
3.5
To produce regular progress reports for the governing body
3.6
To attend internal and external meetings as necessary, to ensure that
successful delivery and development of the service.
3.7
To support organise and conduct various fundraising activities.
4. Legal
4.1
To ensure that all aspects of service provision meet with the
requirements of relevant legislation e.g. The Children Act 1989.
Powys EYPP Early Years, CSSIW & Estyn.
4.2
To undertake the personal Health and Safety responsibilities within
the HASAWA 1974
4.3
To undertake the Health and safety responsibilities which fall with the
HASAWA 1974.
4.4
To ensure that all activities are operated in accordance with Equal
Opportunities Legislations and all policies as agreed by the Governing
Body.
5. CRB
This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and
is subject to ISA Registration and a CRB Disclosure Check.
This position has a requirement for an Enhanced CRB Disclosure and ISA
registration as it is classed as Regulated Activity under the Vetting and
Barring Guidance, 2009.
6. Welsh Competency Level 2
I can communicate routine tasks requiring a simple exchange of
information on familiar topics and activities. I can handle very short social
exchanges, even though I can't usually understand enough to keep the
conversation going myself.
7. Health & Safety Statement
To address health and safety policies and arrangements in a pro-active
manner to ensure that a high standard of safe working practices are
maintained
9. Equal Opportunities Statement
To actively support and implement the principles and practice of equality
of opportunity as laid down in the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy
This Job Description is as currently applies and will be reviewed regularly as part
of Development and Performance Review, and may be subject to other
variances. You may be required to undertake other tasks that can be reasonably
assigned to you from time to time.
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CYNGOR SIR POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Position Title:
3 year old Setting Leader
(Crossgates CP School
Position Number:
SCL9003
Directorate:
School Services
Division/Section:
Community Skills & Learning
Identified
Attribute
Essenti
al
Desira
ble
(tick as
appropriate)
Experience
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 Experience of working with pre school
ages children (2–4 yrs)
 Experience of working with pre school
age children in a play setting
 Experience of supervising staff or
volunteers
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Knowledge
 Knowledge of legislation relevant to the
provision of Early Years and Day Care for
pre School age children – (Estyn,
Foundation Phase, Curriculum, CSSIW
regulations)
 Ability to communicate effectively with a
wide range of individuals and
organisations
 An understanding and commitment to
equal opportunities
 An understanding of play and child
development and the ability to meet
children’s individual needs.
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App
Form
Interv
iew
Te
st
Exerc
ise
Registrations, Qualifications & Training
 To possess a relevant qualification as
defined by the Registering authority (level
3)
 Current First Aid Certificate
 Current Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
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Personal Qualities
 Ability to communicate effectively with all
stakeholders
 Sense of humour
 Hardworking and committed
 Enthusiastic
 Honest and trustworthy
 Confidential
Skills
 Demonstrate a wide range of practical
play work skills
 Ability to incorporate limited Welsh into
the children’s learning
Other Requirements
 Ability to maintain systems and records
for the effective. Administration and
financial management of the provision
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This post is classed as exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order
1975 as amended. Therefore, you are required to reveal if you have convictions, either spent or
unspent in your application.
Successful applicants seeking to work with children and/or young people will be required to
undergo an Enhanced CRB Disclosure; this will include a check against the barred lists for
children and/or adults where appropriate.
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