Job Description

We are looking for a L6 Nursery Childcare Early Years Teacher to join our vibrant and friendly Day Nursery.



We are busy setting, but reside in a purpose-built property which allows for spacious room for the children and excellent outdoor facilities to learn and thrive in.



Our Ideal Candidate Will:


Hold a relevant Early Years QTS, NYT or EYT qualification

Have 1 year's teaching experience

Have 1 year experience working in a nursery setting

Be energetic and fun

Have a real love and drive for working with and educating children

Have a good understanding of the EYFS and Safeguarding

Be happy to up-skill and improve their learning

Believe in building strong Parent Partnerships to provide cohesive learning to our children

Have experience within a childcare setting

Be enthusiastic, fun, creative and a good role model

Have real passion, motivation and drive for working with and educating children

Have a good level of understanding of the EYFS and Safeguarding policies/procedures

Have a commitment to self-development and be prepared and motivated to keep knowledge and skills updated

Believe in promoting and building strong parent partnerships to provide cohesive learning for the children


The Role requires that you ensure:


The highest standards are maintained when providing care, implementing safeguarding practices and following nursery policies/procedures

EYFS/SEND standards are promoted, implemented and applied to your work

The responsibility (alongside management) of health, safety, security and wellbeing of children, staff and visitors is upheld

Participation in the key persons system being responsible for a group of children including monitoring, assessment, up to date recording and reporting on their development and progress

Children's emotional and social needs are met implementing the principles and techniques for positive behaviour management

A supported and smooth settling in/transition period for children as required

The promotion of good personal and food hygiene with the children whilst encouraging independence

Professionalism, effective team work, high quality practice, flexibility and the promotion of equality and diversity

Activities provided are planned appropriately and are specific to a child's/group's abilities, interests, language and cultural background supporting the individual's development through learning and play

The attendance of meetings, training (both mandatory and otherwise), appraisals and supervision as required

The timely escalation of any practice/family concerns ensuring effective communication pathways between parents/carers and colleagues

Effective partnership with management, colleagues and other professionals as required including family support workers, speech therapists, SENCO.


What We Can Offer:


A friendly supportive team & Nursery Manager

Continued CPD development

Training and Celebration Events

A competitive salary

Shut down over Christmas

* And much more