Helen Hajithemistou
Nursery Manager
Islington ,London
Summary
Caring manager working with patience and sensitivity to meet children's individualized needs. Dedicated to providing compassionate support for improved educational, social and emotional outcomes. Experienced in developing and implementing inclusion strategies within wider school frameworks.
worked in Childcare for 39 years.
Have a great understanding for childcare, children's needs and development
knowledge of the EYFS and statutory framework
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Nursery Manager
Kindred Islington
Islington, City of London
2017.10 - Current
- Led nursery team to achieve 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating with exceptional quality care.
- Worked flexible shift pattern to accommodate nursery opening hours.
- Worked in partnership with parents to address and resolve attendance, behaviour and progress issues.
- Managed team of 50 staff members within nursery setting.
- Built and nourished excellent relationships with parents and carers by maintaining email correspondence and scheduling termly meetings.
- Attended regular training opportunities to expand professional knowledge and further career progression.
- Delivered rich learning opportunities for children with diverse abilities.
- Raised safeguarding concerns with senior staff to maintain positive child security and wellbeing.
Named Senco and Named safeguarding officer
kindred Islington
Islington, City of London
2017.10 - Current
- Set clear short-term and long-term goals to help SEN student progression.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students and families, meeting evolving care demands.
- Offered guidance and advice to parents on educational and social matters relating to SEN students.
Nursery Manager
Hornsey Lane estate community nursery
Islington, City of London
1992.04 - 2017.10
- Worked flexible shift pattern to accommodate nursery opening hours.
- Worked in partnership with parents to address and resolve attendance, behaviour and progress issues.
- Managed team of 4 staff members within nursery setting.
- Built and nourished excellent relationships with parents and carers by maintaining email correspondence and scheduling termly meetings.
- Designed educational activities for young children in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
- Submitted written reports to parents detailing progress and development of children.
- Raised safeguarding concerns with senior staff to maintain positive child security and wellbeing.
- Kept accurate learning journey records, sharing updates with parents and carers for cohesive childcare.
- Supervised and supported children during meal times with strict attention to detail to mitigate risks.
Nursery Nurse
Bow Nursery
Bow, City of London
1991.11 - 1992.03
- Planned and led engaging activities for small groups of young children.
- Followed nursery guidelines to address negative behaviours.
- Worked with large team to complete daily tasks to schedule.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with parents, carers and nursery staff.
Nursery Manager
Kaributoto Nursery
Islington, london
1990.04 - 1991.11
- Managed team of 5 staff members within nursery setting.
- Attended regular training opportunities to expand professional knowledge and further career progression.
- Delivered rich learning opportunities for children with diverse abilities.
- Handled nappy changes and baby feeding while keeping detailed log sheets.
- Planned creative activities to motivate and inspire children.
Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
Beatrice Tate School
Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets
1988.01 - 1990.10
- worked with Special educational needs children with severe complex needs
- assisted in feeding children and changing them.
- worked 1:1 with children supporting their individual needs.
Bus Escort/ school T.A
Jack Taylor School
Swiss Cottage, Camden
1987.04 - 1988.11
- Developed positive, trusting relationships with groups of young children.
- Transported children to and from school in line with set schedule.
- supported teacher with 1:1 supervision with children with severe disabilities both mentally and physically.
- supervised at mealtimes
- nappy changing
- Coordinated children's movements between school property and off-site activities.
- Read stories and lead activities to help children build foundational learning skills.
Education
Foundation Degree in Arts - leadership and management in Early years
Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames 2009.09 - 2010.06
NNEB - Childcare
West Ham College
Newham 1985.09 - 1987.06
GCSEs - all subjects
Central Foundation Girls School
Bow 1979.09 - 1985.05
Skills
- SENS engagement and inclusion
- Punctuality
- Reliable
- Hardworking
- Trustworthy
- Team player
- Leader
Languages
Greek
Fluent
Timeline
Nursery Manager
Kindred Islington
2017.10 - Current
Named Senco and Named safeguarding officer
kindred Islington
2017.10 - Current
Foundation Degree in Arts - leadership and management in Early years
Kingston University
2009.09 - 2010.06
Nursery Manager
Hornsey Lane estate community nursery
1992.04 - 2017.10
Nursery Nurse
Bow Nursery
1991.11 - 1992.03
Nursery Manager
Kaributoto Nursery
1990.04 - 1991.11
Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
Beatrice Tate School
1988.01 - 1990.10
Bus Escort/ school T.A
Jack Taylor School
1987.04 - 1988.11
NNEB - Childcare
West Ham College
1985.09 - 1987.06
GCSEs - all subjects
Central Foundation Girls School
1979.09 - 1985.05