Early Years Teacher at Bowlers Community Nursery, a charity-run community nursery in Islington taking children from three months to four years. The post leads practice for the under-fours, acts as joint SENCO, and assesses and develops staff. It is a 12-month fixed-term role of 40.5 hours a week, with shifts on a rota within an 8.15am to 5.45pm day, and a term-time contract may be considered for a very experienced candidate. An Early Years Teacher qualification and an enhanced DBS are needed.
What the job involves
- Provide leadership for the nursery, guiding and advising on high-quality practice
- Lead and be accountable for practice and provision for under-fours, supporting development across all seven areas
- Act as joint SENCO, identifying children who need additional support and supporting intervention strategies
- Assess staff strengths and weaknesses and guide them towards training and self-development
- Ensure compliance with childcare legislation and child protection procedures
- Build strong relationships with parents, carers and the local community
- Inspire staff and children and act as a role model across the team
- Work shifts on a rota set by nursery needs, within an 8.15am to 5.45pm operating day
What’s required
Qualifications
- Early Years Teacher training qualification
- Level 3 safeguarding training
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years in a similar role
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of key childcare and education legislation and child protection procedures
- Leadership skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload
- Integrity and empathy when working with children
- Confident, approachable and positive attitude
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
What’s offered
- 30 days annual leave plus a day off for your birthday
- Long service leave of 1 day every 2 years, capped at 6 years
- Potential 50/50 cost coverage of training, plus in-service training
- Pay progression through banding and annual reviews
- Bonus of up to £1,000 depending on role and responsibilities
- Staff childcare discount and auto-enrolment workplace pension
- Half day wellbeing time every 2 months, pro rata where possible
- Free staff lunches, snacks, tea and coffee, plus a paid team meal at the end of every term
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
