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Date: 11 Mar 2025
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.
By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.
ROLE SUMMARY:
Northfields International School is a premier independent co-educational day school in Mauritius that provides an English-medium education for over 1200 boys and girls aged between 18 months and 18 years. Northfields is well known for its traditional values, family atmosphere, and sustained emphasis on the holistic development of each student. Excellence and leadership skills are fostered through their rigorous programme of academic study combined with dynamic and varied extracurricular activities and service as action programmes. Northfields is committed to inspiring our diverse learning community to make a positive impact as active global citizens.
The Northfields campus in Labourdonnais is situated on owned freehold property and incorporates numerous subject classrooms, dedicated science labs, computer suites, art studios, a design and Special Education Needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support rooms. Northfields offers internationally recognised educational programmes and qualifications for Montessori, Cambridge, and International Baccalaureate. The curriculum progression in the school begins with Montessori Pre-Nursery, followed by either the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) at NIPS or the Montessori Programme at NIMS. Students from both Primary Schools may progress to Secondary School at NIHS, where they follow the 5-year IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Years 7-11, culminating with the Cambridge IGCSE examination at the end of Year 11. Students in Sixth Form then follow the 2-year IB Diploma Programme (DP).
Apart from being an authorised IB World School, the quality of Northfields is further bolstered through the school’s accreditation with the Council of International Schools (CIS) and memberships with the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA) and the Association of Internationals Schools in Africa (AISA). Northfields is registered and licensed in Mauritius with the Ministry of Gender Equality & Welfare for our Pre-Nursery, with the Early Childhood Care and Education Authority (ECCEA) and the Ministry of education and Human Resources for both Primary Schools and the Private Secondary Education Authority (PSEA) for our Secondary School.
We are currently looking for a Caregiver who is responsible for creating a stimulating learning environment and attending to the children's basic needs. The Caregiver should be a dedicated professional who is passionate about working with children and committed to their development and care.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Preparing, organizing, and supervising mealtimes and snacks with nutritional food selections.
* Planning and supervising balanced routines that include physical activities, rest, and playtime.
* Providing responsible care and maintaining all safety standards.
* Ensuring a safe, sanitary, and orderly environment.
* Maintaining professional and positive relationships with parents, children, and staff.
* Notifying supervisors and parents of any signs of emotional or developmental issues.
* Providing structure and accountability that is firm but compassionate.
* Assisting children in the bathroom or with diapering tasks as needed.
* Encouraging children to participate in all activities.
* Assisting in daily tasks in dressing and children’s toiletry skills development.
* Having a clear understanding of cleanliness, hygiene and being able to follow through with the protocol of the school.
* Assisting in documenting the child’s daily basic needs and requirements.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* Higher School Certificate or Childcare Certificate would be advantageous.
* Up-to-date first aid and CPR certificate.
* A minimum of 1 year experience in a professional childcare environment.
Skills and Attributes
* Physical fitness and the ability to perform tasks such as sitting on the floor, bending, and lifting children.
* Creativity and a willingness to sing, dance, and be silly and fun-loving with children.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, professionalism, and patience.
* Exceptional listening skills, compassion, and the ability to remain calm at all times.
What We Offer:
A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Access to exceptional professional development opportunities through Inspired Education Group.
State-of-the-art facilities and resources.
A competitive remuneration package.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
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