Rachel McCormack

Early Years Supervisor with strengths in childcare leadership, relationship building and activity planning. Leads daily routines, supports team coordination and maintains safe, nurturing environments. Focused on children's development, family communication and consistent high standards.

Early Years Supervisor - Scallywags Children's Nursery Loanhead - Loanhead, Midlothian

(2022-12)

To plan, organise and supervise play opportunities for the various age groups within my care

• Delegated tasks appropriately, achieved balanced workload among team members.
• Implemented company policies effectively, maintained high standards of service delivery.
• Fostered strong relationships with parents to improve communication regarding child progress.
• Delivered regular updates to parents about their child's day-to-day experiences at the nursery.
• Developed high-quality childcare programmes by implementing educational and enrichment activities.
• Managed parental concerns professionally whilst maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Coordinated with external agencies for additional support services as needed by children or families.
• Organised fun-filled activities that foster social interaction amongst children.
• Provided safe and stimulating environment for children, promoting their learning and development.
• Overseeing day-to-day activities and ensuring tasks were completed to a high standard.
• Leading team meetings, ensuring clear communication amongst all members.
• Supported children with additional support needs during my practice and attended multi agency meetings alongside other professionals to create action plans to help the child thrive in their development
• Prepared nutritious snacks and meals to promote healthy eating habits among children.
• Followed policies, guidance, frameworks and legislation through my practice.
• Ensured cleanliness of play areas after each use, maintaining high hygiene standards at all times.

Early Years Practitioner - Scallywags Children's Nursery Loanhead - Loanhead, Midlothian

(2020-08 - 2022-12)

• Built strong rapport with parents during pick-up and drop-off times encouraging open communication about child's progress.
• Provided emotional support to distressed children, ensuring a comforting environment.
• Followed health and safety guidelines meticulously, maintaining a safe environment for children.
• Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
• Served as Key Person for 10+ children.
• Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
• Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritising child safety and wellbeing.
• Cared for babies from changing nappies to managing nap schedules.
• Worked as part of a team to create a warm and nurturing environment for the children to be welcomed into.
• Worked closely with children with additional support needs. Planned next steps using the 'Up, Up and Away' document and supported children with ASN as a 1:1.

Counter Assistant - Chicken Cottage - Livingston, West Lothian

(2016-07 - 2020-08)

• Assisted colleagues during busy periods to maintain smooth operation of outlet.
• Performed opening and closing procedures as per company policy, ensuring store readiness every day.
• Helped create attractive displays that caught the eye of potential buyers.
• Prepared food items as per orders, maintaining taste consistency and quality standards.
• Enhanced store cleanliness with diligent maintenance tasks.
• Served customers quickly during peak hours to minimise waiting time.
• Upheld hygiene standards in food preparation areas for safe consumption by customers.
• Managed stock levels to optimise availability of products.
• Handled cash transactions, ensuring accurate accounting at end of shift.
• Maintained a positive attitude whilst interacting with customers, fostering a friendly shop environment.
• Provided exceptional customer service, enhancing customer loyalty.

PDA Level 9 - Childhood Practice - Edinburgh College (2024-01 - 2026-01)

Diploma of Higher Education - Childhood Practice - West Lothian College (2019-08 - 2020-06)

Certificate of Higher Education - Childhood Practice - West Lothian College (2018-08 - 2019-06)

SVQ Level 2 - Childhood Practice - West Lothian College (2017-08 - 2018-06)