Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner
Location: 24 Wainman Road, Peterborough, PE2 7BU, United Kingdom
Hours: 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, 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.
1. Promote positive relationships in the early years setting.
2. Promote the health, safety, and well-being of the children.
3. Support the children’s development, learning, and play.
4. Support children and families by building relationships.
5. Contribute to the effectiveness of teamwork.
6. Be a role model and showcase high-quality practice with regards to individual and group work with children.
7. Take responsibility alongside the Nursery Management Team for the safety, security, and well-being of all children, staff, and visitors at all times.
8. Ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed in line with Local Authority and Company procedures.
9. Embrace, understand, and promote Hamilton Nurseries ethos and understand the role you play as part of the team to provide high levels of care and education.
Performance Requirements
1. Reinforce nursery policies and procedures at all times and deal with any breaches swiftly and appropriately.
2. Be an advocate to promote our company ethos both within the nursery and on a wider scale.
3. Promote equality and diversity within the nursery, challenging any behavior which does not support our Inclusive Practice and Equal Opportunities Policy.
4. Be part of a team that provides a purposeful, stimulating environment that is rich in learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors.
5. Support the nursery’s commitment to safeguarding children by following the Company’s Safeguarding Children Policy & Procedures.
6. Be flexible within working practice of the nursery and assist where needed, including undertaking domestic jobs.
7. Respond appropriately to issues regarding confidentiality.
8. Work well as part of a team.
9. Support the Nursery Manager/Deputy to ensure a good or better Ofsted inspection outcome.
10. Attend staff meetings and training sessions necessary for continuing professional development.
Care and Education
1. Reflect on daily practice and identify areas for continual improvement.
2. Ensure that all children are treated as individuals and that we support this through our approach to planning in line with the EYFS.
3. Work in partnership to ensure standards are continuously met in line with Ofsted requirements and the EYFS.
4. Support all staff in ensuring that settling-in and transitions are well managed for all children.
5. Ensure effective communication with staff and families.
6. Deal with any parent/carer issues or concerns in a timely manner.
7. Support the planning and implementation of activities with individuals or groups of children.
8. Follow the guidance and requirements as set out in the EYFS.
9. Promote the inclusion of all children.
10. Encourage good standards of personal hygiene while promoting independence, health, and well-being.
General
1. Abide by the Apricot Nursery Group’s Policies and Procedures at all times.
2. Act as a representative of your nursery and the Company.
3. Show a willingness to undertake additional roles to meet the needs of the nursery, children, and colleagues.
4. Keep your job knowledge up to date through in-house and external training.
Company Description
As a leading childcare provider in Peterborough, we ensure that each child is provided with the best start in life. We offer a full preschool service from the age of 3 months until the start of primary school.
Job Information
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Date Posted: 6 September 2023
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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