Nursery Practitioner in Brockenhurst

Our vibrant and friendly nursery is looking for fun, motivated and enthusiastic qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our dedicated team. The right candidate is someone who is committed to delivering exceptional care to children. You will have knowledge of how to provide opportunities for children to learn through play experiences and support children to develop at their own pace.

WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week for 52 weeks per year

GRADE: Nursery Pay scale Points 5-6

SALARY: On a point within the range depending on experience, Salaries are reviewed annually.

PURPOSE OF THE POST: To assist with the organisation of the College Childcare facilities and premises.

RESPONSIBLE TO: The Childcare Manager. Level 2 candidates may be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure and support the implementation of all relevant regulations and criteria within the statutory framework are adhered to at all times.
• Assist in the provision of a high-quality environment that meets the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds and stages of development.
• Ensure and support the implementation of all Nursery policies, procedures, health and safety and relevant legislation at all times.
• Share in the responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children within the nursery, adhering to the College’s Safeguarding and Whistleblowing policies.
• Assist and support in the organisation, preparation and planning of continuous provision ensuring it is of an appropriate nature relevant to individual needs of participating children.
• Ensure children’s personal development records, learning journeys reflect appropriate developmental targets for your key children and support other staff when necessary.
• Be aware of the high profile of the nursery and uphold its standards at all times.
• Assist with mentoring and coordinating volunteers, students and apprentices who are undertaking any placements within our setting.
• Assist with identifying own and others training and staff development needs and request relevant training through senior staff and Nursery Training Co-ordinator.
• Ensure and support with day-to-day operational matters, ensuring the nursery is kept safe, secure and clean at all times taking responsibility in the absence of any senior members of staff.
• Be flexible to work in all areas of Highwood as and when required.
• Assist with the provision of meal/snack preparation, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and individual dietary needs, encouraging a healthy balanced diet.
• Liaise with parents and ensure appropriate communication, encourage their involvement in the aims of the nursery and in all aspects of their children’s care.
• Respect the confidentiality of any information received.
• Take responsibility for opening the facilities as and when required.
• Undertake such other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post, which may be reasonably allocated.

The Post holder will:

• Give a high profile to equality of opportunity in all areas of activity, including compliance with the Equal Opportunities policy.
• Aim to provide a safe and secure environment for all our students in compliance with our Child Protection policy.
• Ensure compliance with the Disability Statement, including the need to notify Human Resources of any changes in circumstances.
• Participate in the agreed scheme for staff development, training and appraisal and be committed to continuous personal and professional development.
• Carry out all duties with due regard to Health and Safety Regulations.
• Ensure compliance with the Financial Regulations of the College.
• Ensure compliance with the College Computer & Telecommunication Systems regulations, policies and procedures.
• Notify HR of any changes in personal details, e.g. a change of name or address, telephone number, next of kin/emergency contact details, etc.

This job description is current at the date shown but in consultation with the post holder it is liable to variation to reflect or anticipate changes related to the job.