Details

Accountable to: Room Leader, Third in Charge

Qualification: Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and/or above higher professional qualifications

Job purpose:
To adhere to the Policies & Procedures of Woodlands Nurseries, to act in accordance with the standards set out by OFSTED, and the National standards. To comply with the Health & Safety Legislation and conform to the Children’s Act. To Support the Management Team in the smooth running of the Nursery, providing a high standard of care to the children placed in the care of the Nursery. Meet the needs of the children by creating an environment that is stimulating, and safe to learn and develop. To be self-sufficient in implementing the daily routine in your assigned room, and to support other personnel within the Nursery.

Specific Duties:
1. Prepares and delivers and lessons in accordance with Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum requirements and teaches a range of subjects relevant to pre-school children to prepare them for school.
2. Maintains records of children’s progress and development.
3. Organise and prepare for termly meetings and progress updates between Room Lead and parents.
4. Organise and prepare for termly progress reports and transition reports for children’s transition to school.
5. Teaches simple songs and rhymes, reads stories and organises various activities to promote language, social and physical development.
6. Supervise assistants and trainees.
7. Assists with or plans and develops curriculum and rota of teaching duties.
8. To ensure you are knowledgeable of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements and put this into practice throughout the working day.
9. Interact with your team, demonstrate the ability to lead the team in the room leader’s absence, whilst providing a stimulating and interactive environment for the children.
10. Assist the room leader with ordering of equipment, and activities relevant to the age, and needs of the children encouraging an enthusiasm to learn.
11. To show the ability in identifying potential issues concerning a child and the ability to communicate effectively with the management team.
12. To be flexible in your approach and assist in all areas of the nursery as required, this may include an amendment of hours, supporting colleagues, preparation of food for the children, domestic chores to keep the Nursery clean and safe.
13. Assist in the training and mentoring of Nursery Assistants and Students to be a good role model, respect the confidentiality of information received.
14. Effectively liaise with parents, encourage their involvement so they are involved with all the aspects of their child’s learning.
15. Participate in out of hour’s activities e.g., fund raising, training, conferences or social events as arranged by the Nursery.
16. Any other duties as directed by the Nursery Manager.

Other Non-Specific Duties
1. Help Children with feeding, toileting or getting clothed.
2. To make mealtimes are enjoyable and relaxed.
3. Identify and report signs of a child feeling unwell, identify neglect and recognise if an injury seems non-accidental.
4. Follow the drop off and collection procedure in accordance with policies and procedures.
5. Report accidents to the Nursery Manager or their deputy if absent, record accidents in the appropriate manner, ensure a parent is fully informed.
6. Report to the Room Leader/Third in Charge/Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager.