Responsibilities
- Provide a stimulating, educational, and safe environment for children in which they can develop to their full potential.
- Establish positive relationships with pupils and their parents/carers.
- Develop and oversee long‑term, medium‑term, and daily curriculum plans.
- Ensure high‑quality teaching and learning experiences for all children.
- Monitor and assess children's progress through effective observation and record‑keeping systems.
- Supervise staff within the setting and support the EYFS lead with professional development for staff.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure a safe, hygienic, and inclusive environment.
- Foster strong relationships with parents/carers and liaise with external professionals.
- Uphold nursery policies, including safeguarding, health & safety, and equal opportunities.
This role requires a proactive leader committed to promoting the welfare and development of young children in line with statutory requirements and school values.
Qualifications
- NNEB or equivalent (essential).
- Understand and implement school behaviour management policy.
- Ability to manage groups of children, ensuring pupils remain on task.
- Understand and support the differences in children and respond appropriately.
- Working knowledge and experience of implementing the national curriculum and other learning programmes.
- Understanding of different developmental stages and the impact of experience on these developments.
- Understand the way in which play and games can support child development.
- Understand and promote the value of emotional and physical well‑being in children.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Ability to be proactive and initiate action.
- Capable of supervising and supporting others effectively.
- Strong ability to prioritise workload, manage time efficiently, and consistently meet deadlines.
- Demonstrates original thinking and a creative approach to resolving challenges independently.
- Take responsibility for own well‑being.
Hours & Contract
Hours: 37 hours a week (Four days 8:00am‑4:00pm, One day (TBC) 8:00am to 3:30pm‑ with a 30‑minute lunch break). Term Time including inset days (38 weeks per year).
Contract: Part‑time permanent.
Salary
Scale 7, points 19 to 24, £26,748.41‑£29,544.04 (FTE £32,061.20 - £35,412.10).
Additional Information
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
