Nursery Practitioner

Hours will vary weekly (Monday to Friday).

40 hours per week.
- To work towards implementing practice in line with Nursery Times philosophy and principles.
- The nursery practitioner will develop a thorough knowledge of all Nursery Times policies and procedures, ensuring that they are followed and respected at all times.
- The nursery practitioner will ensure that each child for whom he/she is responsible receives proper physical care while in the nursery and on outings, and that the needs of all children in terms of health and safety are met.
- The nursery practitioner will monitor the progress of each child, through a variety of assessment techniques and participate in the discussion and recording of, and planning for the child's progress.
- The nursery practitioner will follow local and national guidance and curriculum.
- The nursery practitioner will maintain confidentiality between staff and parents and between nursery playrooms.
- The nursery practitioner will ensure accurate and timeous completion of all paperwork as required.
- The nursery practitioner will ensure care and cleanliness of all equipment and areas used.
- The nursery practitioner will provide a supportive and consultative service to parents of the children. He/she will establish a meaningful and purposeful relationship with parents, recognise the value of the parents' role in the child's life and work in partnership with them.
- The nursery practitioner will be conversant with the procedures in case of fire or other emergencies according to the nursery policy.
- The nursery practitioner will perform some domestic duties not carried out by domestic staff.
- The nursery practitioner will help in the preparation of food for children and the supervision of meals.
- The nursery practitioner will participate in in-service training.
- The nursery practitioner will complete any other duties which the Managing Director deems necessary and relevant to the role of the Nursery Nurse.
- To support the maintenance of all records and documentation in line with policy and procedures including certain administrative tasks e.g. organisation for outings and minutes of meetings.

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

School type:

- Private nursery school

**Experience**:

- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/05/2023