Job description
Role: Nursery Practitioner
Location: Erskine
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Negotiable
Job Overview: As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a fundamental role in the development and care of young children. We are recruiting for a nursery located in Erskine. You will be responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and develop their social, emotional, and cognitive skills.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Child Care and Development:
· Provide high-quality care and supervision for children aged 0-5 years.
· Foster children's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development.
· Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and learning experiences.
· Ensure a safe and secure environment for children at all times.
2. Curriculum and Lesson Planning:
· Collaborate with other nursery staff to create and implement educational programs.
· Develop lesson plans that support children's learning through play, exploration, and structured activities.
· Tailor activities to meet the individual needs and interests of each child.
3. Parent and Guardian Communication:
· Maintain open and effective communication with parents and guardians.
· Provide regular updates on children's progress and daily activities.
· Address any concerns or questions from parents in a professional and empathetic manner.
4. Health and Safety:
· Ensure that all safety and hygiene standards are met, including food preparation and sanitation.
· Administer basic first aid when necessary and promptly report any accidents or incidents to the appropriate personnel.
· Promote good hygiene practices among children.
5. Record Keeping:
· Maintain accurate records of children's development, activities, and any incidents.
· Complete required paperwork and documentation for each child, including assessments and progress reports.
6. Teamwork:
· Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive and cohesive work environment.
· Share ideas, resources, and best practices to improve the nursery's programs and operations.
7. Professional Development:
· Stay current on early childhood education best practices, regulations, and trends through training and professional development opportunities.
· Maintain the necessary qualifications and certifications as required by local regulations.
Qualifications:
· Minimum of a SCQF level 7 qualification in Childcare.
1. First Aid certification.
· SSSC registration.· Experience working with young children in a nursery, preschool, or daycare setting is an advantage.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with children.
· Good knowledge of Curriculum For Excellence and Realising The Ambition and all other relevant Early Years Framework and legislations.
Working Conditions:
Full-time work, with rotas that may include early mornings and evenings. The work environment includes a combination of indoor and outdoor activities.