Nursery Teacher

The Formative Few; Walthamstow; Vor Ort; GBP 27.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Five weeks' annual leave plus bank Hol

Full-time 37.5 hours/week

Zusammenfassung

The Formative Few is recruiting an Early Years Practitioner for an independent Ofsted Outstanding nursery in Walthamstow, London. This is a full-time, all-year role at 37.5 hours per week with a salary of £27,000–£30,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

You will work within a supportive team, providing a safe, caring and engaging environment where children can learn, play and develop in line with the EYFS. A proactive, flexible and dependable approach is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Level 3+ EY qualification or higher.
• Experience in Early Years or nursery settings.
• Understanding of EYFS and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Aufgaben

• Engage with children to support learning and development.
• Plan and deliver activities based on individual interests and needs.
• Work in line with EYFS and nursery policies.
• Build secure relationships with key children and families.
• Maintain accurate learning records and observations.
• Promote children's independence, wellbeing and safety.
• Attend training and nursery events as required.
• Collaborate with the wider nursery team.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Teamwork

Proactive

Flexible

Dependable

Ausbildung

Early Years Qualification (Level 3+)

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Walthamstow, London
Salary: £27,000-£30,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Full-time (4 Days a Week)
Holiday: Five weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays

The Formative Few is recruiting an Early Years Practitioner for an independent, Ofsted Outstanding nursery in Walthamstow.

The role

This is a full-time position within a supportive and established nursery team. The successful candidate will help provide a safe, caring and engaging environment where children can learn, play and develop in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Key responsibilities

• Engaging, playing and communicating with children to support their learning and development
• Planning and delivering activities based on children's individual interests and developmental needs
• Working in line with the EYFS and the nursery's policies and procedures
• Acting as a key person and building secure relationships with your key children
• Completing observations and maintaining accurate learning and development records
• Identifying appropriate next steps for children's learning
• Supporting children with personal care, toileting, mealtimes and daily routines
• Promoting children's independence and emotional wellbeing
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health, safety, hygiene and cleanliness
• Developing positive and professional relationships with parents and carers
• Working effectively as part of the wider nursery team
• Helping to prepare, organise and maintain the nursery environment and resources
• Attending relevant training, staff meetings and occasional nursery events outside normal working hours
• Maintaining confidentiality and following all nursery policies and procedures

About you

• A relevant Early Years Qualification (Level 3 or above)
• Previous experience working with children in an Early Years or nursery environment
• A good understanding of the EYFS
• A clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• A proactive, flexible and dependable approach
• The confidence to support children's individual learning and care needs
• A willingness to undertake further training and professional development

Hours

This is a full-time, all-year-round position working 37.5 hours per week across a range of nursery shifts.

Salary and holiday

• Salary of £27,000-£30,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience
• Five weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Four weeks of leave are taken during the nursery's planned closures:
  • The final two weeks of August
  • One week over Easter
  • Four working days between Christmas and New Year
  • One further week can be arranged in consultation with the nursery management team

Safeguarding

The nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references and confirmation of their right to work in the UK. Safeguarding knowledge and suitability to work with children will be explored during the interview process.

The Formative Few is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this position