An Early Years Practitioner is required to start ASAP in a private nursery based in South West London to work with children age range 0 - 4 years old. Job Type: Full-time/Part-time positions Job Purpose: To provide high-quality care and education to children from birth to pre-school age in a supportive and inclusive environment. To promote the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development of children, ensuring they reach their full potential. Key Responsibilities: 1. Care and Education: - Provide a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment for children, ensuring their needs are met at all times. - Plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs for children from birth to pre-school age, ensuring they are tailored to meet individual needs. - Create a range of activities that promote learning and development, including play, exploration, and sensory experiences. 1. Observation and Assessment: - Observe and record children's progress, identifying their strengths and areas for development. - Use this information to inform planning and make decisions about the best ways to support children's learning and development. 1. Relationship Building: - Form strong, positive relationships with children, carers, and colleagues to ensure that all needs are met and that children receive the best possible care. - Develop and maintain effective communication systems to share information with colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders. 1. Teamwork and Collaboration: - Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve team goals and objectives, including contributing to whole-team planning and delivery of educational programs. - Participate in professional development and training opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills. 1. Health, Safety, and Hygiene: - Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment, adhering to relevant policies and procedures. - Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children and colleagues, reporting any concerns to the Early Years Manager/Senior Leader. Requirements: - Diploma or Degree in Early Years Education or related field (or equivalent) - Experience of working with children from birth to pre-school age, including babies (0-12 months) - Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and other relevant early years frameworks and policies - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work effectively in a team and contribute to collaborative planning - Strong observational and record-keeping skills - First Aid training and certification (or willingness to obtain) - Enhanced DBS clearance preferable Desirable Qualifications and Experience: - NVQ or QCF Level 3 (or equivalent) in Early Years Education or related field - Experience of working with children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) - Knowledge of childcare legislation and regulations - Experience of planning and delivering educational programs for children from birth to pre-school age Working Conditions: - This role involves working in a nursery/school environment, with a varied and dynamic pace. - Willingness to work outdoors and participate in play-based activities with children is essential. - Ability to manage physical demands of the role, including lifting and moving equipment and children. Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. - We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those from minority ethnic backgrounds and with disabilities. - Competitive salary and benefits package How to Apply: If you are passionate about working with young children and are committed to delivering high-quality care and education
Little Footsteps has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager who is passionate about delivering high quality services to children. Main activities: • Overall day to day management responsibility for the nursery. • To be responsible for the efficient running of the nursery and overall delivery of a high quality service. • To ensure that the nursery provides a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times. • To ensure that the nursery plans an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress. • To ensure the nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times. • To manage, supervise and support the nursery staff. • To work as a member of the team to contribute to the childcare and help deliver the Early Years Curriculum. • To work with other professionals in the local area for the benefit of children and families. • To ensure all staff understand and work to nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies. • Take responsibility for planning, which ensures each child is working towards their early learning goals. • To organise and participate in the key person system. • To conduct staff appraisals and supervisions as appropriate and to identify staff training needs. • To ensure all records are properly maintained in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Charity. • To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement. • To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Director • To maintain accurate records for the nursery and produce management information as required.