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Early years LEAD Teacher- Notting Hill
Hours: 7.45-4.45pm
TERM TIME ONLY
Salary: £39323
EYTS or QTS required
ROLE SUMMARY:
This is a Early years LEAD Teacher / Practitioner position in a well-established and highly respected Nursery School in Holland Park, London, offering best-in-class preschool education in a stimulating and supportive environment. Children often progress to other schools within the group.
The purpose of this role is to oversee the quality of the early education for the children in the nursery and effectively deliver the groups high educational standards. This role will focus on promoting teaching and learning to ensure that children progress in their development to achieve their full potential and become ready for school.
It is a leadership role that includes: a) setting accurate intentions for the curriculum that has been planned for the children (intent), b) overseeing the implementation and teaching strategies used in the classroom (implementation) and c) measuring the impact of the curriculum to ensure children are progressing in their learning (impact).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
To be accountable for the delivery of high quality inclusive early education, which is responsive to the needs of children and their families.
To lead practice within the classroom.
To monitor systems of assessment, recording and reporting on the progress in childrens development and learning
To ensure that all practitioners understand the principles and content of the Early Years Foundation Stage and know how to put them into practice.
To ensure that practitioners have high expectations of all children and demonstrate commitment to ensuring that they can achieve their full potential.
To ensure that the service delivery is maintained within current legislative requirements including the Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements, Health and Safety and Safeguarding and the Learning and Development Requirements.
To contribute to the work of a multi-professional team and, where appropriate, coordinate and implement agreed programmes and interventions on a day-to-day basis.
To conduct termly observations of practice and report findings to the Head
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
Qualifications:
The post holder must have hold EYTS or a graduate early years qualification. For applicants with QTS, this should be specific to the foundation stage age group.
Extensive experience of working with young children, particularly 25-year-olds.
Experience of leading teams in delivering high quality early education
Experience of working with families, identifying support, and working in partnership with them to promote learning.
Experience of working in partnership with other agencies and organisations when identifying and meeting the needs of children and families and in response to safeguarding concerns.
Knowledge and Understanding:
A thorough knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and relevant current legislation.
A good understanding of the developmental needs of young children, 2- to 5-year-olds.
A good understanding of what constitutes a quality early education environment.
An up-to-date knowledge and understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures.
A good understanding of making accurate assessments of childrens learning and development and devising appropriate next steps for their learning.
A commitment to inclusive and non-discriminatory working practice with children, families, colleagues, and the community.
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to design and develop early education environments and programmes and built on the childrens interests and the characteristics of effective teaching and learning.
Flexibility, initiative, and the ability to vary and structure the curriculum according to childrens needs.
Good observational skills and the experience to support staff in knowing when and how best to intervene to support childrens learning, development, and interactions.
Ability to communicate with colleagues and parents effectively.
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Tigerlily Recruitment want to help you to make the right choice in your next career move. If you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat.
We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies
