Job Description
We are seeking a passionate Level 3 Early Years Nursery Practitioner to join our wonderful team at a Nursery School in the heart of Marylebone, London. We are a small nursery with a maximum of 24 children daily and a fantastic reputation thanks to our wonderful team. We are looking for a nursery practitioner to start in April 2023. The role involves working across groups from 18 months - 5 years, 8:00 am - 5.00 pm, Monday - Friday. We are open 41 weeks a year and closed for 2 weeks at Christmas, 1 at Easter, 5 in the summer and the 3 half terms.
Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
If you are Early Years qualified, have a comprehensive knowledge of the EYFS and are passionate about making a difference to every child's health, enjoyment and well-being, then we would love to hear from you.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring that the EYFS curriculum is implemented, through imaginative, creative and child-led initiatives.
- Contribute to planning, evaluations and taking observations on children for the staff you are covering.
- Taking on the role of key worker for your designated children
- Working in partnership with parents by providing effective feedback
- Supporting the other Heads of Room and manager as well as contributing positively to the culture and reputation of Swinbrook House Nursery School.
- Adhering to Nursery policies and procedures which include the Safeguarding and Health and Safety of all children.
Your day-to-day duties include:
- planning a programme of fun, challenging and stimulating activities
- preparing the learning areas and resources, and making sure they're safe
- observing the children and make notes of progress and issues
- making sure all children have equal chances to learn
- supporting parents and involving them
- attending staff meetings
- keeping records and writing reports
- maintaining the environment