Unqualified Nursery Teacher
We are looking for a passionate and motivated member of staff to join our team as an unqualified nursery teacher. The post holder would perform an important role of caring for children, maintaining a high quality, stimulating learning environment, and imparting their knowledge and skills to the children and colleagues.
Key working Relationship: Children, Parents/Carers and Nursery Staff
Responsible To: Nursery Manager & Deputy Manager
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday start and finish times on rota system.
Pay: £25,831 per annum (Full time)
Main Duties:
Team Work:
> 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 be part of a team that provides a purposeful, stimulating environment that is rich in learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors. Activities should take into account children’s abilities, interests, language and cultural backgrounds
> To respect and value all colleagues, children and parents, encouraging a positive and diverse working environment.
> To co-operate and work effectively with the manager, taking on additional responsibilities/duties and positively promoting developments in policies and procedures to team members.
Positive Relationships:
> Promote positive relationships in the setting.
> By carrying out all related responsibilities such as building relationships with a small group of children and their families.
> To lead by example by being professional and a good role model to the children and other staff members at all times.
> To be responsible for the welfare of children in your designated room, organising systems to ensure consistent, high- quality care.
> To work in partnership with all parents/carers, building and maintaining relationships that encourage trust, open communication and involvement in nursery life.
EY Log
> Continual communication with parents via EY log and all of the functions available on it.
> Daily diaries are to be completed continuously throughout the day and published before agreed time.
> Staff are to put through children’s parental observations as soon as they come through.
Policies and Procedures:
> To reinforce nursery policies and procedures at all times and deal with any breaches swiftly and in an appropriate manner.
> Promote the health, safety and wellbeing of the children and other professionals within the building and daily risk assessments for rooms.
> To ensure all safeguarding procedures are followed in line with local authority and company procedures.
> To contribute to the creation of a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children.
General:
> Promote equality and diversity within the nursery, challenging any behaviour which does not support our inclusive practice and equal opportunity policy.
> To be flexible within working practice of the nursery and be prepared to help if needed, including overtime, undertaking domestic jobs and cooking.
> Attend staff meetings and training sessions necessary for continuing professional development.
> Complete training as set out in staff handbook.
> To undertake any other aspects of nursery work according to need.
This job description is intended to give you an indication of the main duties, but is not meant to be an exhaustive list.