Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Practitioner

Kensington and Chelsea

January Start

£100 per day

Nursery Practitioner

We are looking for a committed and competent nursery practitioner to join the friendly team at this popular nursery in the heart of Notting Hill. The successful candidate will help plan and deliver engaging learning activities in accordance with the EYFS learning goals. QTS, Montessori Diploma or the minimum of a relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification, as well as experience of teaching in an EYFS setting, is essential.

The position will involve contact with, and responsibility for, children and will amount to regulated activity.

The role is term time, Monday to Friday (8.15am 4.30pm). However, there is the possibility that a part-time role would be considered.

Job Description

General areas of responsibility

To promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils

To comply with the Schools Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and ensure that any concerns relating to the safety or welfare of children are reported to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or Safeguarding Governor

To act professionally at all times, setting a good example to children through high standards of presentation and personal conduct whilst contributing positively to effective working relationships within the School

To develop the social and communication skills of children and provide a safe and secure environment in which the child can learn

To foster a love of learning in all pupils

To have a secure knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and its statutory requirements

To identify, track and provide proper learning experiences for the highly able and gifted, for those with individual needs or learning difficulties and for those pupils for whom English is an additional language

To assist with the identifying of pupils learning difficulties and the monitoring of provision for pupils with individual needs in collaboration with the Head and SENCO

To manage assistant teachers ensuring that they add optimal value to learning and progress

To keep up to date with pastoral care policies of the School and remain sufficiently aware of any personal problems of individual pupils

To keep up to date with such School policies, including the staff code of conduct and other guidance, as are relevant to the duties contained in the job description, and your ability to carry them out properly

To ensure all legal requirements regarding child protection and health and safety at work are met

Qualifications & Experience

QTS, Montessori Diploma or the minimum of a relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification, as well as experience of teaching in an EYFS setting, is essential.

Competences and Qualities

The successful candidate will be expected to have:

The suitability to work with children*

A commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people

Personal concern and interest in welfare and development of children

Good working knowledge of the EYFS

Have a natural and warm manner with children and colleagues

Good communication skills, both spoken and written the ability to listen and communicate ideas to pupils is essential, as is the ability to liaise with parents and colleagues

Initiative and problem-solving skills the ability to work on their own initiative, prioritise and manage their own workload and analyse the problems and issues presented to them

Good team working skills it is essential to be able to work with colleagues cooperatively

Flexibility it is important to be able to respond to the needs of children and adapt or change plans accordingly

A positive, energetic and enthusiastic outlook and a commitment to supporting the wider life of the school, such as after-school activities

Demonstrate good organisation and have high expectations of achievement and behaviour

Demonstrate professionalism, loyalty, integrity and diplomacy when dealing with others

Sense of humour

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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Nursery Practitioner Kensington and Chelsea January Start