Job Description

Job Types:

Permanent, Full-time Monday to Friday

Working hours:

40 hours working week

Salary:

25,500 (per annum)

OVERALL JOB ROLE

To deliver and ensure a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years

To support the room manager with the daily running of the room

To ensure the room and resources are safe and appropriate for children, staff and others

To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child's development

To take on the role of being a key person, observing, assessing and planning for each individual child

DUTIES

To support the room manager with the effective daily running of your room

To have a sound knowledge of company policies, procedures, and expectation

To act as an excellent role model to the staff team and children.

To take responsibility for excellent hygiene, health and safety and security practice within the nursery

To play a part in planning and providing appropriate daily activities in line with guidance from the EYFS for your key children

To uphold the highest level of safeguarding practice and ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times

To carry out observation, assessment and planning in your room, with your key children, ensuring all children are making progress

To work with outside professionals where required

To work closely with parents and create trusting relationships with all families

To work as part of the team within your room and within the wider setting

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS (ESSENTIAL)

Experience of working in a nursery

Experience of being a key person

Some knowledge of the Early Years Foundation stage

Experience of working in a team

QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRABLE)

Knowledge of the Early Years Sector

Good standard of English and Maths

PERSONAL STYLE AND BEHAVIOUR

Excellent verbal communication skills with staff, children and parents

Able to use written English to write reports and keep clear and accurate records

Basic Administrative and IT skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to work under pressure

Able to work on own initiative

Calm and caring nature

Empathy and understanding of children under 5

Reliable

Enthusiastic

Flexible

OTHER USEFUL SKILLS (DESIRABLE)

Paediatric first aid

Safeguarding training

Food hygiene

SENCO experience

BENEFITS

250 bonus should the nursery maintain the Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING

Enhanced Annual Leave package of 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holidays paid

Birthday off after one year of service (paid)

Option to 'Sell Back' up to 5-day's Annual Leave.

Pension

Free lunches prepared by our in-house Chef

2 Year Service Award. A Holiday voucher of 500

5 Year Service Award. A Holiday voucher of 1000

10 Year Service Award Ceremony

TfL Annual Season Ticket Loan.

Cycle to work scheme (tax efficient scheme).

Heated and Aircon staff room located in the rear of the garden to take a break away from the setting

Reward and Recognition Scheme (Voucher benefit)

Professional Training

Career development plans

Regular one-to-one meetings and support

Employee Assistance Programme

Store discounts

Fully heated and airconditioned throughout the setting

Fantastic Events! (Christmas party, staff brunches, Cheese and Wine evenings, Summer BBQ's !)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 25,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount
Work Location: In person