Ability to Work in an Open and Developmental Way with Staff and Colleagues

POST NUMBER / JOB TITLE / Early YearsPractitioner (EYIT/Portage) Grade7 /

HOURS PER WEEK

/ 37 hours
EXPERIENCE / ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE / HOW MEASURED
Extensive experience of working with, modelling and developing high quality practice across early years settings
Excellent understanding and working experience of the Early years and childcare provision.
Experience of engaging and working with children and their families within the family home.
Significant experience as an Early Years and/or Integrated Children’s Services practitioner.
Experience of developing and delivering training and support materials.
Experience of working collaboratively with other practitioners from across children’s services, the voluntary sector health and other relevant children’s services..
Working with a wide range of children young people and parents as partners. .
In depth knowledge of the Early help assessment/ support framework. / Effective relationship building with key partners and stakeholders such as Multi-Agency Colleagues/ Inspectors, Schools, Members of local communities
In depth understanding of the early years and childcare workforce and professional standards. / Expression of interest/ application form
Interview
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND
QUALIFICATIONS / Child Care Qualification NVQ Level 3 or above, Nursery Nurse Qualification or Equivalent
Numeracy and literacy qualifications
Evidence of relevant training undertaken
Commitment to self-development through training
Evidence of continuing professional development / Significant professional development.
Relevant Degree, diploma, or professional qualification. / Expression of interest/ application Form
Interview
SKILLS AND
KNOWLEDGE / The ability to lead and motivate early years and childcare practitioners and professionals by example
Ability to negotiate and develop policies and protocols in partnership with early year’s settings other agencies.
Extensive Knowledge of curriculum provision for Early Years
Detailed knowledge of all statutory and regulatory processes relating to the role.
Ability and knowledge to identify training needs and create and deliver training programmes and interventions to address the needs.
Decision making skills
Negotiating and mediation skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
IT skills
Analytical Skills
Ability to relate well to a wide range of professionals.
Excellent engagement skills both with professionals, parents and children / Knowledge of relevant LA and national policies and initiatives
Knowledge of national performance framework for local government
Detailed knowledge of the standards governing relevant professional disciplines. / Application Form
Statement of experience, skills and knowledge,
Interview
References
ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE / HOW MEASURED
PERSONAL QUALITIES / Knowledge of differential communication methods
Demonstrable skills at the level of profession commensurate with the work of the post.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills – verbal, written and presentation
Strong team player – able to influence, mobilize and manage resources collaboratively without resort to ‘position power’
Confident, Child centred
Personal integrity
Problem solving solution seeking attitude ,motivational, resilient, self motivated, analytical
Ability to challenge constructively / Application Form
Statement of experience, skills and knowledge,
Interview
References
WORKING ARRANGEMENTS / Ability to transport oneself around the authority
Flexible approach
Attendance at regional and national meetings
Evening meetings

Ability to work in an open and developmental way with staff and colleagues

THE POST IS SUBJECT TO:
DISCLOSURE OF CONVICTIONS UNDER THE REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS (EXEMPTION) ACT 1974. / YES / X / NO
THE LEVEL OF DISCLOSURE FOR THIS POST IS:
BASIC DISCLOSURE - convictions not spent / STANDARD DISCLOSURE - for posts with children, young people, elderly people, sick people or disabled people and those undertaking administration of the law / ENHANCED DISCLOSURE - standard disclosure plus regular care, training, supervising young people / x
IS THE POST POLITICALLY RESTRICTED? / YES / NO
Manager (print) / Debbie Bryant / Manager (signed) / Date / 19-09-2016

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