We are seeking a Senior Nursery Practitioner to work full time. Please only apply if you have a minimum level 3 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification.
We’re looking for a full time Senior Nursery Practitioner to work 40 hours (fully flexible)

REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent
• Experience of working in a childcare setting
• Experience in being a Room Leader in a nursery setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• Allocate and delegate staff accordingly based on children and staffing of the day
• Fire equipment checks (ie. smoke alarm testing and fire escape route checks)
• Ensure food hygiene standards are being maintained
• Ensure security of the children and premises are upheld
• Liaising with parents/carers as appropriate
• Accurately maintain the nursery’s database, registers and documentation concerning health and safety and child protection
• Ensure that the nursery’s planning for the individual needs of each child is maintained to a high standard.
• Deputise for the Nursery Manager in their absence.
• Oversee the implementation and delivery of the EYFS.
• Participate in professional development and training.
• Mentor staff to ensure the policies and values of the nursery management are understood and implemented.
• Share good childcare practice with colleagues, display exemplary behaviour and act as a role model to junior staff.
• Provide high quality care and activities for children which recognise both individual and group requirements in a secure, safe and stimulating environment.
• Organise activities, both inside and outside the nursery, which encourages creativity, development, co-ordination, independence, self-expression, and learning through play.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the EYFS framework (including the Safeguarding & Welfare Requirements), for guidance in your practice.
• Work in partnership with parents and carers, recognising that parents are their children’s first educators, and encourage parental involvement in the nursery.
• Be aware of Safeguarding issues and follow the nursery’s Safeguarding procedures.
• Ensure close monitoring of children about whom there are concerns.
• Work in partnership with other early years professionals and outside agencies.
• Prepare and serve food and drinks for children, encouraging good nutrition and sociable eating.
• Assist children with personal care, including changing nappies, assisting with potty training and other associated welfare duties.
• Carry out on-going cleaning of the nursery, toys and equipment.
• Fully comply with the nursery’s outings policy to ensure the safety of children outside nursery premises. Be responsible for the management of trips and outings as appropriate e.g., by deploying staff appropriately, maintaining documentation, briefing staff and parents/carers in advance, taking appropriate action to minimise any risks.