Early Years Practitioner

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 100 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 80,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst. In over 24 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment. By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY: Davenport Lodge Nursery School has been delivering education since 1968. We provide a happy, secure and stimulating environment where children from birth to rising five learn and have fun together. We firmly believe that every child is capable of great success and our dedicated staff work with the children to achieve their personal best. High expectations and success within a positive environment encourage children to be confident, independent learners. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our team at Davenport Lodge. The Early Years Practitioner must have understanding of the principles and content of the Early Years Foundation Stage and know how to put them into practice. They must support other practitioners in acknowledging the various influences and transitions experienced by a child.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To be a highly motivated early years’ practitioner role modelling excellent practice to children as identified in the Early Years Inspection Handbook.
• To stay abreast of current Early Years initiatives and legislation and ensure that this informs your practice.
• To have consistently high expectations of what children can achieve and support their learning.
• To have a secure understanding of child development of the age group they are working with and have relevant subject knowledge that is detailed and communicated to the children.
• To gather assessment information looking at what children already know, understand, and can do and share this with parents or other professionals.
• To use assessment information to plan appropriate teaching and learning strategies that identify able or talented children or children who are falling behind in their learning and need additional support, enabling children to make good progress.
• To support children, understand how to develop as a result of regular interaction and encouragement from staff, and support parents understand how their children should progress and how they can contribute to this.
• To develop strong working relationships with parents by providing information that helps them to understand how children can progress.
• To be a reflective practitioner using evaluative tools to monitor and improve practice.
• To write accurate reports and document on children’s developmental progress using the Early Years Outcomes document and other relevant documents.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Qualifications: The post holder must hold level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and have at least 3 years of experience of working with young children, particularly 2–5-year-olds.
• Experience of working with children and families, identifying support for developing children’s learning.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Experience of teaching and delivering planned learning experiences.
• A good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and relevant current legislation.
• A good understanding of the developmental needs of young children, particularly 2- to 5-year-olds.
• A good understanding of what constitutes a quality early education environment.

Skills & Abilities: Good observational and assessment skills and the experience of maintaining accurate learning records for children. Ability to communicate effectively with parents and colleagues. Good teaching skills including scaffolding, demonstrating and role modelling, positive interactions with children.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT: Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.