Pre-School Nursery based in Oxfordshire. Children aged 2 - 5 years.
Further your early years career with this fantastic opportunity working for Horspath Pre-School Nursery. The nursery is in the grounds of Horspath Primary School and has their own well-equipped outside play area and nature reserve, offering children between the ages of 2 to 5 years an enjoyable and well-rounded environment for play and learning.
At Horspath Nursery, they feel that children's early years are the most important of their lives and strive to provide high-quality childcare and education for all children's individual needs.
Responsibilities
* To create a welcoming and family-friendly environment where children are at ease and able to develop a sense of ownership of their surroundings.
* To ensure that the nursery is a safe environment for children, staff, and others; that equipment is safe, standards of hygiene are high, and safety procedures are implemented at all times.
* To maintain an environment which fosters positive interactions between children of varied ages attending the Nursery.
* To contribute to the planning in accordance with the EYFS and the provision of a stimulating range of age-appropriate activities, ensuring the Nursery is well-resourced and creatively set-up.
* To lead observations and the assessment of children’s learning and development, ensuring records are kept up-to-date, are of a high standard, and are shared effectively – includes Individual Education Plans for children with Special Educational Needs. To keep the Early Years Tracking Tool up to date and to analyse the data alongside the Manager.
* To work in partnership with all parents/carers, building and maintaining relationships that encourage trust, open communication, and involvement in nursery life.
* To work flexibly as part of the larger team, assisting and supporting colleagues wherever required, in order to ensure the smooth running of the Nursery.
* To ensure that staff are appropriately supported to carry out their role confidently and effectively.
* To clearly define and uphold the vision and values of the nursery, ensuring that these are fully understood and embodied by all staff members.
* To be aware of the Nursery policies and procedures and ensure these are adhered to at all times; including Safeguarding and whistle-blowing.
* To maintain awareness of your own personal development and training needs and to keep up-to-date with current legislation and practice.
* As a qualified First Aider, to administer first aid and medication as required and ensure that appropriate records are completed.
* To attend reasonable out-of-working-hours activities, including training, staff meetings, committee meetings, and special events.
You will also be required to be involved in the breakfast/afterschool club and the playscheme during the holidays. There is also the opportunity to do forest school lead training.
Entry Requirements
Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare.
Maths & English GCSE at grade C/4 (or equivalent) desired but not essential.
Relevant experience working within a nursery setting.
Skills Required
* Customer care skills
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non-judgmental
* Physical fitness
Training to be Provided
Functional Skills Maths & English if required.
Things to Consider
This is a physical and active role and you will need to be alert and have the ability to get involved.
Future Prospects
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Location
Horspath Pre School Nursery
c/o Horspath Primary School,
Oxford,
Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.
OX33 1RY
At a Glance
Working Week:
Mon - Fri (7.30am - 5.30pm)
Duration:
24 Months
Possible Start Date:
07/03/2025
Application Close Date:
06/03/2025
Apprenticeship Standard:
Early years lead practitioner (Level 5)
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