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Nursery Practitioner Early Years - Term Time

Pilgrims' Way Primary School , Canterbury

  • Ref:KCC886-2033-148S
  • Posted:09/10/2017
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:03/11/2017 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Monday 13th November 2017

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PILGRIMS’ WAY NURSERY

 JOB DESCRIPTION

 JOB TITLE:                  Nursery Nurse (Level 3)

 LINE MANAGER:        Headteacher

 PURPOSE:

To work with the whole staff team to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children.

To work with and support colleagues to enhance children’s education. To be a positive member of the team under the leadership of the nursery teacher and headteacher.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  1. To supervise and be fully involved with children during all activities indoors and out.
  2.  
  3. To contribute to the development of all children by working alongside them and enriching their play by providing additional ideas, materials and experiences as appropriate.

 

  1. To contribute to observation, planning and assessment for all children.

 

  1. To be key worker for a small group of designated children and to be responsible for their written records, working with these and other small groups at certain times of the day.

 

  1. To contribute towards planning suitable developmental activities for children in small groups in line with the Early Learning Goals.

 

  1. To work with other teams members to create a pleasing and stimulating environment.

 

  1. Setting up displays and activity corners connected with on-going interests or themes.

 

  1. Displaying children’s work attractively and with sensitive regard to their differently developing skills and abilities.

 

NECESSARY EXPERIENCE

Good standard of general education together with good literacy and numeracy skills.

  • Minimum of NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent in Early Years and Childcare Development.
  • Minimum previous experience – 1 to 2 years.
  • Basic ICT skills.
  • Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security, equal opportunities and confidentiality.
  • The ability to relate well to children and adults. 

 

Information about the school

Our school has been part of the Veritas Multi Academy Trust since May 2018. Ofsted report September 2022 rates our school as GOOD with an OUTSTANDING Early Years. Our irresistible curriculum and inclusive ethos ensures that all children achieve their potential.

The school is situated in the beautiful city of Canterbury, benefitting from many excellent cultural opportunities. We have wonderful grounds, including a forest school. Learning outside the classroom is a school priority.

We are on an exciting journey to rebuild our school and are working with the Department for Education on a new build project.

Job Contact Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.