Nursery Practitioner / 575 days ago

Inspire Montessori; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in London is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join their warm team. The role involves ensuring high-quality childcare, planning activities, and supporting children's development whilst adhering to health and safety regulations. Candidates should have a minimum Level 3 in Childcare and previous nursery experience, with a clear commitment to safeguarding.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual review

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension scheme

Paid staff training days

Non-contact time for observations

In-house training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 in Childcare required.
• One year of experience in a nursery setting required.
• Good ICT skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all children’s individual needs are met.
• Plan activities for child development.
• Ensure safety and promote welfare of children.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Child Development Knowledge

Education

Level 3 in Childcare

Montessori Diploma

Job description

Beacon Community centre , Scott Crescent London, Middlesex ha20ty, United Kingdom

• The Early Years Teacher ultimately has a duty of care for all children placed in their care to safeguard and promote each child’s welfare.
• They will work as part of a team to ensure all legal and curriculum requirements are met in line with Inspire Montessori Schools policies and procedures. ·
• Good communication skills are imperative, this involves listening, questioning, and understanding and responding to what is being communicated by children and those caring for them. As part of a team they will be expected to have a clear understanding of the role and the role of other members of the team.
• They will share information with other staff in a timely manner and work together to ensure the safety and well-being of all children within the nursery.
• A good knowledge of child development is essential to ensure that all the children’s individual needs are fully met. To be involved in the planning of the activities in your room to create and develop a stimulating environment in order to provide a high level of quality childcare whilst maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff. This involves working closely with other staff and the Room Lead in order to meet the requirements and also liaising closely with the parents to ensure each child’s needs are met.
• Undertaking training in Health and Safety as necessary, both on appointment and as required in line with legislative changes.
• Following codes of safe working practices for both children and staff and comply with the Inspire Montessori Schools Health and Safety Policy.
• Reporting any concerns in relation to the wellbeing and safeguarding of children and staff as outlined in the company’s policies and procedures and also set by Local Authority.
• Co-ordinate and carryout the planning and prioritising of the activities and progress in the room in order to create and develop a stimulating environment following Montessori principles.
• Ensure a full awareness of their responsibilities in line with all company policies and procedures and legislative requirements.
• Ensure that the room that you are responsible for complies with all aspects of various internal company audits and that any action points are addressed. ·
• Deliver a high level of quality childcare whilst maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff.
• Communicate with their line manager regarding the activities and progress within the room. · Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development for themselves and others. · Reflect on working practices within their room to improve the quality of childcare provided.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings & training.
• Be assigned as key person for a designated number of children to ensure that all their basic and developmental needs are met.
• Be responsible for ensuring that all children within their room are safe and secure.
• Build effective relationships with all parents within the room
• Take sufficient care of all visitors, staff and parents in order to comply with legal requirements. · Implement, co-ordinate and supervise suitable activities to create and develop a stimulating environment.
• Assist with the resolution of issues/queries /complaints within the room to a satisfactory conclusion. · Undertake other duties within the scope of the post as may be requested by your line manager ·
• To ensure all areas of the nursery are serviced and maintained to the highest standards.
• All staff are expected to: Positively support equality of opportunity and equality of treatment towards all staff in accordance with the Inspire Montessori Schools Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Undertaking training in Health and Safety as necessary, both on appointment and as required in line with legislative changes.
• Reporting any concerns of safe working practices for internal and external customers as outlined in the companies’ policies and procedures.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene by being an ambassador to encourage others to do the same. · Punctual and on time for your shifts at the nursery to ensure care for the children is met and adhered too
• Attendance is above 80% for the regularity for the children.

Location

Company Description:

Wembley Park Montessori are recruiting for an experiencedBaby Unit Managerto join their busy, yet warm and friendly nursery of 36 places.

This role isfull time, working 40 hours per week– working a variety of shifts between the hours of 8am-6pm offering at least one half day per week.

Salary -£24,960 - £30,000 per annumdependent on experience.

We offer:
· Competitive salary with an annual review
· 28 days holiday per year including, 5 days at Christmas, bank holidays and the remaining to take in your own time
· One extra day’s holiday per year increasing with each year of service
· Pension scheme
· Two paid staff training days per year
· Non-contact time provided each week during the nursery day to complete observations and update children’s framework
· In house training and opportunities to complete further qualifications
· Complimentary team building activities
· Time owed in lieu

A day at Wembley Park Montessori would include:

Leading and working as part of a team to ensure the nursery runs smoothly and efficiently.
Caring for all children and ensuring their personal and hygiene needs are met daily.
Ensuring the children are happy, settled and content.
Observing, assessing, and planning for the children’s individual needs, ensuring their development is continuously monitored and create opportunities for children to progress.
Keeping up to date and informed of legislation in relation to early education and ensure that all paperwork is in keeping with the EYFS and Ofsted Requirements.
Becoming familiarised with the nursery's policies and procedures and working within these.
Sharing creative ideas and willingly involving your team in decision making for the classroom e.g., activities/planning
Delegating tasks to your team to ensure your
Forming professional and friendly partnerships with parents and forming secure relationships with the children.
Using our nursery app "Blossom Educational" - training will be provided.
Deputising in the absence of the Managers

What we would ask from you:
A minimum ofLevel 3 in Childcare or Montessori Diplomais essential.
Previous experience ofleading a Roomin a nursery setting with children under the age of 5 is essential.
Previous experience of working in a Montessori setting is desired but not essential.
Being a positive role model to your team.
An extensive knowledge of the current EYFS.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
To be passionate, motivated, have the ability to work well within a team and be able to adapt to a fun and inspiring way of working.
Good ICT skills
We take safeguarding very seriously and a current and clean Disclosure Barring Services (DBS) Certificate is essential.

Applicants for posts within the setting are clearly informed that the positions are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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Date Posted 7 November, 2023

Location London,United Kingdom

Job Title Nursery Practitioner

Experience 1 years minimum

Qualification Level 3 in Childcare

Offered Salary £24000

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Company Rayners Lane Montessori LTD

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Address Beacon Community centre , Scott Crescent London, Middlesex ha20ty, United Kingdom