King’s Ely Acremont Nursery

Nursery Practitioner (part time)

Job Description

Department Structure:-

Head of King’s Ely Acremont

Head of EYFS

Room Leader

Nursery Practitioner

We are currently looking to recruit a fully qualified and experienced Nursery Practitioner with a minimum Level 3 to work in the Nursery of King’s Ely Acremont. Our Nursery is rated ‘excellent’ by our last ISI inspection, and benefits from bright and spacious indoor rooms in a period property, and beautiful grounds. We are located in the centre of Ely. The successful candidate should have a thorough knowledge of EYFS, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong, supportive relationships with children, parents and colleagues. The ideal candidates will be caring, friendly and enthusiastic team players and be committed to delivering a high standard of childcare. They should be able to plan and implement exciting and stimulating activities suitable to the age range of the children.

Key responsibilities:

·  To effectively deliver the EYFS ensuring that the individual needs and interest of the children are met (in conjunction with other members of staff)

·  To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs.

·  To ensure the provision of a high quality and caring environment to meet the needs of individual children.

·  To advise the Head of Acremont/Head of EYFS of any concerns, e.g. over children, parents, the safety of the environment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.

·  To be flexible within working practices.

·  To read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to the role and the safe running of the Nursery.

·  To develop your role within the team, in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, develop and learn.

·  To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff that is required as part of the job.

·  To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.

·  To undertake certain domestic duties, for example, the preparation of snacks and the cleaning of equipment

·  To attend relevant staff meetings, courses and training as required.

Remuneration and Hours

·  Hours- 2 positions available, 8am – 2pm or 12 noon – 6pm Monday to Friday, 44 weeks in a calendar year

·  Start Date- October/November 2017

·  Salary - The level will be competitive and based upon qualifications and experience.

Training:

King’s Ely recognises the value of training its staff in relevant areas to enable them to fulfil their potential, and to maintain a happy and committed workforce. Some Health and Safety training would be essential.

Terms & Conditions

·  There is a pension scheme operated by the School for the support staff. The employee's contribution is 6.4% of gross pay by monthly deductions at source and the School contributes 16∙48% (please note that the school's level of contribution is linked to its contribution to the Teachers' Pension and therefore may vary upwards or downwards in future years)

·  An alternative, auto enrolment pension involving lower contributions is also in place.

·  Members of staff are entitled to educate their own children in any of the three parts of the school. There is a staff discount from Reception onwards; the discount is 50% for full-time staff, reduced pro-rata for part-time staff, subject to an overall limit of 50% of gross salary.

All extra items are to be paid in addition.

·  The school offers an AXA healthcare scheme, which staff may opt to join, at their expense, at the start of each academic year

·  School lunch provided free of charge

·  On-site parking

·  Childcare voucher and cycle to work schemes available

·  Use of gym facilities and swimming pool (during summer)

·  Employment subject to satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)