Level 3 Qualified Eatly Years Practitioner / 485 days ago

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Full time
Location: Peterborough
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Job offered by: Inspire Montessori
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Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner 24 Wainman Road Peterborough, Peterborough PE2 7BU, United Kingdom

40 hrs Per Week which can be worked over 4 or 5 days

Main purpose of the position The Early Years Educator is a key member of the early years’ team and is responsible for delivering high quality care and learning opportunities for children based on their needs and interests. Your role is to offer children and families a safe, secure, caring and supportive environment and work in line with Apricot Nursery Group’s policies, procedures and ethos.

Supervisory responsibility This role does not directly supervise other employees.

Promote positive relationships in the early years’ setting.

Promote the health, safety and well-being of the children.

Support the children’s development, learning and play.

Support children and families by building relationships.

Contribute to the effectiveness of teamwork.

Be a role model and showcase high quality practice with regards to individual and group work with children.

Take responsibility alongside the Nursery Management Team for the safety, security and well-being of all children, staff and visitors at all times.

Ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed in line with Local Authority and Company procedures.

Embrace, understand and promote Hamilton Nurseries ethos.

Performance requirements

Reinforce nursery policies and procedures at all times and deal with any breaches swiftly and in an appropriate manner.

Be an advocate to promote our company ethos both within the nursery and on a wider scale.

Promote equality and diversity within the nursery, challenging any behaviour which does not support our Inclusive Practice and Equal Opportunities Policy.

Be part of a team that provides a purposeful, stimulating environment that is rich in learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors.

Support the nursery’s commitment to safeguarding children by following the Company’s Safeguarding Children Policy & Procedures.

Be flexible within working practice of the nursery and be prepared to help where needed.

Respond appropriately to issues regarding confidentiality.

Work well as part of a team.

Support the Nursery Manager/Deputy to ensure a good or better Ofsted inspection outcome.

Attend staff meetings and training sessions necessary for continuing professional development.

Participate in all self-development activities including appraisals and supervisions.

Maintain staff ratios in accordance with statutory regulations.

Care and education

Reflect on daily practice and identify areas for continual improvement.

Ensure that all children are treated as individuals and that we are supporting this through our approach to planning in line with the EYFS.

Work in partnership to ensure standards are continuously being met in line with Ofsted requirements and the EYFS.

Support all staff in ensuring that settling-in and transitions are well managed for all children.

Ensure effective communication with staff and families.

Deal with any parent/carer issues or concerns in a timely manner.

Support the planning and implementation of activities with individuals or groups of children.

Follow the guidance and requirements as set out in the EYFS.

Promote the inclusion of all children.

Meet the physical needs of children by encouraging good standards of personal hygiene.

Provide support for the children’s emotional and social needs.

Participate and support staff with recording children's development.

Have a child-centred approach to the running of the nursery.

Observe and plan appropriately for the children.

Work alongside the Management Team to be responsible for Health & Safety Policies and Procedures at nursery.

Check premises daily and remove or action any potential hazards.

Raise any maintenance concerns to the Nursery Manager.

Develop an enabling environment that is child-led.

Understand and have a working knowledge of all aspects of Health & Safety.

Promote good hygiene practices in the nursery.

Sustainability

Support business decisions made by the Management Team to ensure sustainability is maintained.

Work in partnership with the Management Team to ensure that the nursery is effectively marketed.

Offer excellent levels of customer service to all visitors.

Work in partnership with parents and carers.

Attend parent’s evenings and meetings as required.

General

Abide by the Apricot Nursery Group’s Policies and Procedures at all times.

Act as a representative of your nursery and the Company.

Keep your job knowledge up to date through in house and external training.

Company Description: As a leading childcare provider in Peterborough, we ensure our children are provided with the best start in life, offering a full preschool service from the age of 3 months until the start of primary school.

Our nursery staff work hard to provide the best environment to learn in a friendly and secure environment. Our aim is that children leave Apricot Nursery Peterborough at the end of each day feeling happy and confident.

Job Information

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Date Posted: 6 September, 2023

Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Title: Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner

Experience: 1 year

Qualification: Level 3

Offered Salary: £22,000

Email: rachael@apricotnursery.co.uk

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