What skills and experience we're looking for
. In this key role, you will be responsible for providing a safe, high-quality learning environment for pre-school children, ensuring their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development. As we work to build up our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) numbers, you will play a vital role in expanding our provision while maintaining a close-knit, nurturing community. You will lead and support the nursery staff, working collaboratively with them to create an inclusive and nurturing atmosphere where every child can thrive. The ideal candidate will have a DfE-recognised Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and a passion for making a positive impact in the early years of children’s learning. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of our nursery provision while building strong partnerships with families and ensuring the nursery’s policies and procedures are followed with care and professionalism.
What the school offers its staff
We are a staff team that are caring and passionate about getting the very best from the children. You will be a positive, highly motivated and creative Nursery Room Leader who is a strong role model. We have high aspirations for all pupils and are committed to supporting them to excel in their learning, regardless of their differences and abilities.
At Pensans School, we work hard to ensure that our children are happy, confident and have extensive opportunities to develop many different skills, preparing them for their successful futures after primary School. You will demonstrate the ability to work proactively as part of a team with a “can do” positive attitude to meet the needs of every child.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.