Nursery Teacher

Job Description

The teacher?s primary role is to undertake the responsibility of providing children in her care with a safe and secure learning environment. It is a teacher?s responsibility to plan, organise and deliver activities and create learning experiences for a group of children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years old. Teachers will work within an anti ? discriminatory and inclusive environment, as an integral part of the team, to facilitate the all-round development of children enabling them to reach their full potential.Teachers must be able to reflect current best practice. Children should be supported to develop within the Reggio Emilia inspired Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (EYFS).Key Responsibilities:Planning, teaching and assessmentEnsure all areas of the curriculum are covered through effective long, mid and short term plans ensuring a broad, balanced and inclusive curriculumObservations and assessment on individual child for all areas ofPlanning next steps based on the observations and assessment during teachingRecording and reporting children?s learning and development within givenMaintain ?Learning journeys? forTeaching planned lessons based on the age group and learning objectives of EYFSDemonstrate excellent and up to date classroom practiceUse a range and balance of teaching strategies and resourcesInvolve children actively in their own learning by encouraging ?Child initiative activities?.Identify the need of intervention and provide support for further development of the child/children. Also maintain relevant documentations and communication asActively develop the learning environment at the nursery to the benefit of the children and other staff whilst fulfilling the objectives and curriculum of the Early Years Foundation StageOther ResponsibilitiesWork in partnership with parents and carers at all timesWork as an integral part of the team, showing flexibility and professional conduct at all times with all other members of staff, being positive, pro-active and showing a willingness to be a strong role model for other teamProduce a monthly newsletter and encourage open lines of communications between parents, children, colleagues andManage children?s behaviour and routines within the policies and procedures of the settingParticipate in constructive reflective practice and thus continually work to improve the quality ofActively seek professional development in order to keep up to date on current best early years practice, attending professional courses asContribute to the positive marketing of the schoolWork within the setting?s Health and Safety policies and procedures and undertake specific tasks related to the safety and hygiene of the children and the nurseryWork within the nursery?s child protection proceduresActively further implement and develop the Reggio Emilia inspired Early Years Foundation Stage Framework through constant up to date knowledge of both curriculumsAssist with tasks when necessary as part of the general upkeep, tidiness and cleanliness of the nursery and which contribute to the general wellbeing of the teamPlan and participate in outings and trips and be aware of additional responsibilities with regards to children?s safety on these occasionsTake part in and support fund raising activitiesParticipate in and contribute to staff meetings, reflective practice, training and appraisal in order to improve skills and knowledge as required and develop a positive attitude that enhances practiceUndertake any other relevant tasks as required by the senior management team that are necessary for the smooth running of the nursery and the welfare of the children in itsKey QualificationsMinimum Level 3 Diploma (cache or NVQ) or degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalentDesirable skills and experiencesKnowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (EYFS)Excellent English communication skills at all levelsPositive and welcoming attitudeHigh professionalTeam workerGood organisational skills and time management skillsWillingness to foster productive links with children as well as parentsAbility to work independentlyExperience working in similar role or environmentExperience working with EYFS framework Company Profile Excelsior is a bespoke HR and recruitment consultancy, specialising in the Security, Facilities Management, Education, Hospitality, Healthcare and Automotive sectors. Excelsior provides a high quality, reliable and affordable solution to companies in these sectors. We are assisting companies across the Middle East, North Africa and Asia to find the best talent.

Keyskills :
EYFS Nursery Teacher KG