S4E08 - Jake Forecast shares his journey from Learner to Nursery Manager

In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome back Jake Forecast for a third time, as he provides us with an exciting update on his career journey from student teacher to now nursery manager. Throughout our conversation, Jake highlights the significance of continuous learning and shares how he balances learning alongside work. Moreover, we touch upon reflection and seeing the bigger picture in your work, as well as the importance of coaching and mentorship. We also cover Jake's transition back to early years and how the sector's collaboration and team work makes it such a special environment to work in.

To check out Jake's full journey starting from his first episode, you can listen to episode 1 here and episode 2 here. 

 

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(0:00-1:43) Introduction to Jake and his career journey

(1:43-3:15) Starting a new job in nursery management

(3:15-5:15) Preparing for the change in role with a supported transition

(5:15-7:52) Never stop learning - keeping your enthusiasm for education as a busy educator

(7:52-11:39) Tips for reflection - avoiding negativity

(11:39-14:15) Gap assessments, mentoring and coaching - tools for self understanding

(14:15-14:36) CACHE Alumni signposting

(14:36-17:41) Coming home - moving back to Early Years from Primary Education

(17:41-20:35) Collaboration and instant support - well-being in nursery teams

(20:35-23:24) Passion, determination and the things that drive success in Early Years

(23:24-27:57) Making the most of team skills and interests for progression planning

(27:57-30:00) The importance of community and working collaboratively

(30:00-32:19) Jake's career journey so far...

(32:19-33:42) What a difference a few years makes - listen to Jake's previous POD-CACHE interviews to see his progress from Level 3 to where he is now. 

(33:42-34:54) Thank you to Jake, last words of wisdom and signposting

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Links:

First episode with Jake:

https://podcache.podbean.com/e/dawn-interviews-jake-forecast-student-teacher-and-nursery-nurse/ 

Second episode with Jake:

https://podcache.podbean.com/e/s3e08/ 

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