Preschool Teacher

Ark Start; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ark Start is seeking a passionate Preschool Teacher to join their team in London. The role involves providing high-quality care and education for young children, ensuring their safety and promoting their development. Candidates should hold a Level 6 qualification or QTS, and demonstrate creativity and enthusiasm in leading educational practices.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant level 6 qualification or QTS required.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Awareness of safeguarding and welfare concerns.

Responsibilities

• Promote the aims and objectives of the nursery.
• Facilitate the implementation of the curriculum.
• Ensure high standards of physical and emotional care.

Skills

Team player

Initiative

Reflective practice

Education

Level 6 qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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Reporting to: Nursery Manager

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time

Interviews: We will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close depending on the level of response. Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified

About the role:

As we expand, we are looking for a Level 6 qualified Early Childhood Educator or a candidate with QTS to join the team at Ark Start St Clement. In this role you will provide the highest standards of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for all children in your care, you’ll ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety are promoted, and you’ll work to provide an enabling environment in which all children can play, learn and develop.

We are looking for people with genuine passion for young children, with the skill, creativity, commitment, energy, and enthusiasm required for leading room practice. You’ll be able to take learning beyond the classroom and interact with outdoor and forest learning, cooking, and gardening – this won’t just be another day in the classroom!

Key Responsibilities:

• To promote the aims and objectives of the nursery
• To facilitate the implementation of the curriculum across the nursery
• To develop and refine the continuous provision and enhanced provision to support quality play
• To lead the teaching of songs, reading and key vocabulary in preschool daily
• To support the preschool team to plan effectively based on what children know already, need to know, and how to support children to make progress over time
• To promote the high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff, and visitors
• To follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well, and secure
• To ensure the provision of high standards of physical and emotional care
• To work with families and parents / carers
• To keep records of your children’s development and learning journals and share this with parents and carers and ensure all record keeping is up to date and accurate
• Liaise with the local authority and other external agencies as required
• Participate fully in team meetings and training
• Read, understand, and adhere to all policies and procedures within the nursery
• Ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained
• Washing and changing children when required
• To provide cover when required
• To undertake any other duties as determined by the management

Key Requirements:

• Full and relevant level 6 qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Right to work in the UK
• An awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns, and knowing how and when to take appropriate action
• A team player that can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative
• The ability to reflect on your own practice and a commitment to continuous improvement

About Ark Start:

Our dedicated team work together to ensure that every child has a joyful, engaging, and secure nursery experience and leaves us ready to start school happily and confidently. We are driven by our values in everything we do: Aim High, Be Brave, Be Kind and Keep Learning.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Education

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