Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Kirsty Jones

Skegness,Lincolnshire

Summary

I am a committed, enthusiastic and hardworking individual, who always works to the best of my abilities.In addition to working effectively within a team and having excellent communication skills. I demonstrate drive and ambition towards daily task and challenges, ensuring they are completed efficiently. Determination in achieving the best results will ensure I am a valuable addition to your company.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Manager

Little Learners Nursery
Skegness , Lincolnshire
04.2019 - Current
  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with colleges, parents and carers, as well as other professionals.
  • Promoting the nursery to current and potential parents to support occupancy growth.
  • Lead mentor and inspire my team to deliver exceptional childcare and education.
  • Participating in regulatory inspections.
  • Supporting staff to ensure they are able to fulfill their roles and responsibilities.
  • Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
  • Working with room leaders to support and co- ordinate the activities that are planned and tailored to meet individual and all children's needs.
  • Doing quality observations and ensuring termly assessments are recorded.
  • Ensuring high standards of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.
  • Supervisions with staff to support their professional development.
  • Opening and closing the setting.
  • Ensuring risk assessments and policies are in place and adhered to.
  • Ensuring the needs are met of all children.
  • Staff ratio's and rota's.


Lead SENCo

  • Early identification through observation and assessments.
  • Meetings with parents to discuss support we can offer, then regular review meetings to discuss progress and next steps.
  • Offering strategies for support at home.
  • Ensuring Individual Education Plans are in place.
  • Completing referrals to community pediatrician and speech and language.
  • Gathering evidence to support and EHCP applications.
  • Liaising with other professionals.


Room Leader / Third in charge

Early Adventures Day Nursery
Watford , Hertfordshire
04.2007 - 02.2019
  • Planning for children weekly as individuals and a group.
  • Providing stimulating and ages appropriate activities daily.
  • Provide a caring, friendly, safe and relaxing environment for all children.
  • Observing key children.
  • Up dating key children's learning journals and termly assessments.
  • Ensuring smooth running of the daily routine.
  • Ensuring all children's needs are met.
  • Over see staff in the room and providing them with support.
  • Keeping children's personal information up to date, such as dietary requirements.
  • Using EYPP appropriately for children each term.
  • Holding room and parents meetings.
  • Work in close partnerships with parents, staff and other professionals.
  • Ensuring smooth transitions
  • Opening and closing the setting.
  • Risk assessments and daily checks.

Sale associate

Toys r Us
Watford , Hertfordshire
12.2006 - 02.2007
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service.
  • Ensured store cleanliness for a welcoming shopping environment.
  • Managed inventory, minimising stock shortages or overages.
  • Assisted shoppers with product selection for improved buying experience.

Cleaner

S and S cleaning
Watford, Hertfordshire
09.2004 - 12.2006
  • Promoted good maintenance habits amongst team members.
  • Assisted with deep cleans, contributing towards a fresher environment.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene by thorough daily dusting and hoovering.
  • General daily cleaning duties.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Special Educational Needs Coordinators in Early Years Settings

NCFE
Skegness

NVQ Level 3 - Children's learning care and development

Edexcel
Watford, Hertfordshire

NVQ Level 2 - Children's care, Learning and Development

Edexcel
Watford, Hertfordshire

GCSEs -

Bushey Hall School
Watford
09.2000 - 05.2004

Skills

  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Team player
  • Trust worthy
  • Loyal
  • Proficient in managing staff
  • Reliable and Punctual
  • Friendly and approachable
  • Strong work ethic
  • Leadership skills

Affiliations

  • Reading, swimming and socialising with friends

Accomplishments

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Certification

Up to date training in:

  • Paediatric first
  • Safeguarding
  • Child protection
  • Prevent
  • FGM
  • Mental health
  • GPDR
  • Health and safety
  • Food hygiene

Timeline

Deputy Manager

Little Learners Nursery
04.2019 - Current

Room Leader / Third in charge

Early Adventures Day Nursery
04.2007 - 02.2019

Sale associate

Toys r Us
12.2006 - 02.2007

Cleaner

S and S cleaning
09.2004 - 12.2006

GCSEs -

Bushey Hall School
09.2000 - 05.2004

NVQ Level 3 - Special Educational Needs Coordinators in Early Years Settings

NCFE

NVQ Level 3 - Children's learning care and development

Edexcel

NVQ Level 2 - Children's care, Learning and Development

Edexcel
Kirsty Jones