About the Role:
We are looking to appoint a dynamic and ambitious Early Years Practitioner to join our exciting and growing Little Griffins Nursery. The chosen candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in planning across the different age groups (currently three rooms), build positive relationships within their highly skilled team and support us in expanding the nursery.
Our nursery is set within a highly regarded prep school, where independent discovery, enjoyment and providing each child with opportunities to excel and shine are at the heart of our ethos. Located in the centre of Reading West, the Early Years Practitioner will form part of our nursery team and support our school in offering excellent education to its children.
Hours, Salary & Benefits:
Hours: Permanent, term time or year round role.
Level 3 in Early Years Education required.
Salary: £13.25 - £13.45 ph / £27,560.00 - £27976.00 pa
Benefits:
- 5% employer pension
- Means tested staff discount
- Complimentary lunches
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays pa
- Access to the group's counselling scheme
- Access to fully funded apprenticeships
- Discretionary Christmas stand down
Job Description:
Teaching and Learning
- To provide a safe, friendly, stimulating and productive environment in which the pupils can flourish.
- To provide exciting, interesting learning opportunities and provision for pupils to discover the word for themselves.
- To provide opportunities for fun and enjoyment within the nursery that support in developing each pupils love of learning.
- To follow the EYFS Framework in order to promote the development of the abilities and aptitudes of the pupils in any class or group assigned.
- To support with planning for each week.
- To assist in any review of schemes of work.
- To, with supervision, assess and record pupils' progress.
- To liaise with the Nursery Lead and SEND Teacher regarding any children with specific needs. As required, liaise with parents and other schools/agencies involved.
- To participate in Inset Days and training courses.
Organisational Responsibilities:
- To uphold and ensure a high standard of care throughout the nursery.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships in the staff team, through regular staff meetings, team meetings, training sessions and positive and constructive feedback.
- To prepare reports as necessary for key children’s attainment and the analysis of performance in the setting.
- To maintain children’s records to a high standard with due regard to confidentiality.
- To assist staff in carrying out observations and evaluations of children’s activities.
- To maintain personal contact with parents through meetings, open days and informal conversations when needed.
Person Specification:
The successful candidate will have the following skills, experience and qualities:
Essential:
- Early Years Practitioner qualification such as CACHE Diploma in Child Care and Education, NVQ Level 3
- To have a good knowledge of the EYFS Framework
- The ability to build positive and meaningful relationships with our youngest children
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Be professional, polite and positive in all verbal interactions with staff, parents and children at all times
- A commitment to develop and grow professionally
- An excellent team player, excited to contribute to our nursery and the wider school community
- A confident and capable practitioner
- A confident and sensitive communicator with both adults and children
- Committed to adhering to the school’s values and ethos
- Display professionalism in all areas, such as punctuality, work ethic, honesty, reliability and collaboration
- Have excellent organisational and time management skills
- Have the ability and passion to ensure the delivery of superb care and education
- A good standard of written, oral and IT skills
Desirable:
- Knowledge of Tapestry as a means of tracking pupil progress and communicating with parents
- Valid Paediatric First Aid Certificate
- Knowledge/experience of the independent school system
St Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau.