EMPLOYER
Hello and a warm welcome to Woodling Nursery. When family choose our setting we are very mindful that families are entrusting us with the most precious thing in their lives!
We are committed to providing the highest level of care to every child, we understand that these early years in a child’s life are the most important and it is our aim to create a happy and secure environment where child can develop .learning through play and many wonderful experiences; whilst sharing our passion for nature, the outdoors and our local environment.
Inside we have three areas of learning: Baby Room, toddler/messy room and the main hall which is sectioned to up and coming 2 year old group and Pre-School. Children will have a key person who with others staff members will help them to access and flow in the main hall. (This will be dependent on their age & ability. Free flow will be experienced daily.
Our outdoor facilities are accessible in all weather conditions, including many games toys and activities also our up and coming vegetable patch and garden for the green fingered. We are currently following the Early Years Foundation Stage indoors and out.
BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Here at Woodlings Nursery we have a fantastic team. They are warm, welcoming and friendly.
We have had a lot of experience and have been given the opportunity to train some excellent staff.
Woodlings will treat you with respect. We will help you with your transition from student into a responsible practitioner.
You will be given the opportunity to grow both personally and professional. You can build on your strengths and talents whilst also working on some areas you’re not so confident in.
You don’t just become part of a team…… you become a part of the Woodlings family.
VACANCY DESCRIPTION
We aim to provide an enriched learning environment with messy play, outdoor learning and forest schools as part of our whole ethos.
Should you choose our team then you will work alongside us to help create this environment.
Purpose of post
- To ensure a broad range of teaching and learning for all children within our setting. Providing a range of learning experiences.
- To support each child in reaching their full potential.
- To be responsible and effect, respectful member of the team.
Responsibilities
- To maintain confidentiality at all times
- To help provide a safe secure and stimulating environment
- To ensure that you arrive at work in enough time to ensure you are set up inside and out ready to receive the children and your designated time
- To take pride and maintain your areas in equipment
- To put nursery policies and procedures into practice, being aware that the health and safety of the child is always a priority
- To make sure children are aware of boundaries. Enforce boundaries with the firm tone voice
- To praise and celebrate achievement (no matter how small) with children at every opportunity
- To treat and respect every child as a unique individual. Speak to them with kindness and understanding
- To ensure every child is given equality of opportunity and treat them as an individual
- To plan and implement the EYFS with clear next steps in an appropriate way giving each individual child a chance to reach their full potential
- To implement, maintain and administer children’s records
- To liaise and work in partnership with parent/careers and maintain a professional relationship
- To be fully aware of safeguarding and respond and act accordingly
- To work cooperatively with other team members fostering a whole team approach
- To be fully aware of the fire evacuation/emergency procedure and carry out if necessary
- To be responsible for moving forward to your own personal and professional development
- To participate in other activities outside normal working hours e.g. staff meetings, open evenings
- To support/supervise students as required
- To carry out other tasks such as housekeeping/cleaning as appropriate
- To ensure all your duties and responsibilities are carried out before you finish your shift
SKILLS REQUIRED
- A genuine love of children
- Honest and reliable
- Enthusiastic
- Good communication skills
- Ability to use knowledge effectively to meet needs of individual children
- Willingness to work co-operatively
- Respect of confidentiality at all times
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Friendly, a team player, the ability to listen to your peers.
You will be expected to use your initiative.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Maths and English ideally GCSE 4/C or above but there is a possibility to study towards equivalent qualifications as part of your apprenticeship.
To study a level 3 apprenticeship you will also need to have achieved a related level 2 qualification
FUTURE PROSPECTS
There is potential for permanent employment on successful completion of your apprenticeship.
WORKING WEEK
Monday to Friday. (exception of any college days)
Hours can be between 8am and 5:30pm
Shifts can be 8-4, 9-5 etc
WAGE
Minimum wage to begin with. Possibility for increase with increased suitability.
Benefits: Opportunity to go up the ladder with increased pay with increased responsibility. ie Room Leaders/ line management
TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED
Early Years Practitioner level 2 apprenticeship
or
Early Years Educator level 3 apprenticeship
COLLEGE CAMPUS
Buxton
