Opportunity information
Salary £400 per week
Duration 24 months
Advert closing date 30/06/2026
Description
Further your early years career with this fantastic opportunity working for Horspath Pre-School Nursery. The nursery is in the grounds of Horspath Primary School and has their own well-equipped outside play area and nature reserve, offering children between the ages of 2 to 5 years and enjoyable and well-rounded environment for play and learning.
Horspath Pre-School Nursery is nestled in the grounds of Horspath Primary School and had their own seperate well-equipped outside play area and nature reserve, offering children between the ages of 2 and 5 years and enjoyable and well-rounded environment for play and learning. At Horspath Nursery they feel that Children's early years are the most important of their lives and they strive to provide a high quality childcare and education for all children's individual needs.
Main duties:
- To create a welcoming and family friendly environment where children are at ease and able to develop a sense of ownership of their surroundings.
- To ensure that the nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others, that equipment is safe, standards of hygiene are high, safety procedures are implemented at all times.
- To maintain an environment which fosters positive interactions between children of varied ages attending the Nursery.
- To contribute to the planning in accordance with the EYFS and the provision of a stimulating range of age-appropriate activities and ensuring the Nursery is well-resourced and creatively set-up.
- To lead observations and the assessment of children’s learning and development ensuring records are kept up-to-date, are of a high standard and are shared effectively – includes Individual Education Plans for children with Special Educational Needs. To keep the Early Years Tracking Tool up to date and to analyse the data alongside the Manager.
- To work in partnership with all parents/carers, building and maintaining relationships that encourage trust, open communication and involvement in nursery life.
- To work flexibly as part of the larger team, assisting and supporting colleagues wherever required, in order to ensure the smooth running of the Nursery.
- To ensure that staff are appropriately supported to carry out their role confidently and effectively.
- To clearly define and uphold the vision and values of the nursery, ensuring that these are fully understood and embodied by all staff members.
- To be aware of the Nursery policies and procedures and ensure these are adhered to at all times; including Safeguarding and whistle blowing.
- To maintain awareness of your own personal development and training needs and to keep up-to-date with current legislation and practice.
- As a qualified First Aider to administer first aid and medication as required and ensure that appropriate records are completed.
- To attend reasonable out-of-working-hours activities, including training, staff meetings, committee meetings and special events.
You will also be required to be involved in the breakfast/afterschool club and the playscheme during the holidays. There is also the opportunity to do forrest school lead training.
Entry requirements
Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare
Maths & English GCSE at grade C/4 (or equivalent) desired but not essential.
Relevant experience working within a nursery setting.
Training to be provided
Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship
Functional Skills Maths & English if required.
Things to consider
This is a physical and active role and you will need to be alert and have the ability to get involved.
Skills required
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Future prospects
Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner qualification
Hours per week 30
Working week Mon - Fri (7.30am - 5.30pm)
Apprenticeship standard Early years lead practitioner (Level 5)
Horspath, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, OX33 1RY
