Nursery Educator Level 2/3

Job Description – Qualified Nursery Educator

To work effectively as part of the nursery team, providing a stimulating and caring environment for nursery & Preschool children. To support team members in providing a high standard of care and education

Responsible to

Room Supervisor, Deputy Manager, Manager & Management

1. To work as part of a team in planning and preparation of, and to participate in, a range of activities that support the development of each child’s physical, intellectual and emotional needs in line with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
2. To ensure that at all times the safety and wellbeing of the children in the care of Cracker Jacks Nursery
3. To implement activities which encourage linguistic and social interaction between the children and their carers
4. To be a keyworker for a group of children by observing, monitoring and recording each individual’s development. To support the implantation and evaluation of children’s planning and progress
5. To participate in parent evenings / open days as required.
6. To communicate with parents, carers about the day-to-day needs of the children by fostering parental involvement and encouraging positive parenting skills.
7. To promote the philosophy of ‘learning through play’.
8. To help children acquire self-help skills including dressing, feeding, toilet training and awareness of personal hygiene
9. To attend staff, team meetings, training and multi-agency meetings as appropriate.
10. To participate in regular supervisions and annual appraisal sessions, setting targets, identifying training needs and reviewing performance
11. To offer support to trainees, students and volunteers as required
12. To help ensure that the nursery meets safety and hygiene requirements and to report any issues to a senior member of staff
13. To read, understand and comply with the nursery’s Child Protection Policy, Health and Safety, Confidentiality Procedures and other Nursery Policies
14. To keep up to date with developments in childcare and parent education through regular training as appropriate
15. To maintain records and documentation that complies with statutory requirements, and to support others with completion of such documents
16. To ensure that everyone is treated as individuals with respect and full consideration, in line with the Nursery Equal Opportunity Policy
17. To complete such domestic duties i.e. preparing snack/lunch or cleaning the nursery/equipment
18. To complete regular observations and assessments of all the children particularly children within the relevant keyworker group
19. To have clear knowledge of procedures to be followed in case of emergency e.g. Fire, and accident, completing and submitting relevant paperwork
20. To work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

This is a common occurrence and would not justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

This post requires a DBS check as there may be periods of unsupervised access to children. An Enhanced DBS and two satisfactory references would be obtained prior to commencement of employment. DBScodeofpractice-GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Applicants will be subject to online searches if shortlisted.

Proof of identity will be required as part of the recruitment process

Previous applicants need not apply