Main responsibilities:
Early Years Foundation Stage
· To implement and embed all aspects of the Early years Foundation Stage to the highest standard.
· To be responsible for a group of key children by observing, planning, monitoring and accurately recording the children’s development.
· To make timely referrals for key children with the support of the Nursery Manager and Nursery SENCO.
· To work in partnership with other professionals to improve outcomes for children.
· To continually reflect on practice and suggest ways we can improve to the nursery management team.
· To plan, prepare and participate in a range of activities which support the cultural capital of the setting and ensure consistent and quality delivery in line with the early years’ foundation stage.
· To work alongside the team to ensure the Early Years Curriculum meets our core values
· To plan the early years curriculum alongside the wider team ensuring the cultural capital is considered.
· To be a key person to a group of children, acknowledging the important place this has in a child and their families lives.
· To communicate effectively with all parents and carers about the day to day needs of the children, their development and fostering a ethos of parental involvement all the way through the child’s early years journey. Encourage positive parenting skills and attend parents evenings/open days as required.
Health and Safety
· To ensure that the nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others. Including adhering to Health and Safety Regulations and ensuring statutory requirements are met.
· Bringing any concerns immediately to the nursery management team.
Safeguarding
· To put the child’s wellbeing at the forefront of everything we do.
· To maintain records and documentation that complies with out statutory requirements and ensure any safeguarding concerns are raised immediately with the Designated safeguarding lead or their deputy
· To have a working knowledge of safeguarding procedures and whistleblowing procedure.
Partnerships
· To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parental’ involvement.
· To work with other professionals in the local area for the benefit of children and families.
· To work with The Bexhill Family Collective to plan and hold fundraising events.
· To work collaboratively with other Early Years Services run by The Bexhill Family Collective CIC
Other:
· Work with the CEO and management teamto identify projects that would meet the needs of the children or the community.
· To ensure that you work in accordance with the policies and procedures of The Bexhill Family Collective CIC and the Early Years Statutory framework.
· This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot in themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,974.00 per year
Benefits:
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a level 2 or level 3 qualification in Early Years or above?
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
