About Barley Lane Montessori Day Nursery
We are located on popular street of Goodmayes i.e Barley Lane. Established in 2010 by Barleymont Group of Nurseries, we are a 54 place nursery operating for 50 weeks of the year from 7 am to 7 pm.
About the role
At Barley Lane Montessori we are looking to recruit a Level 3 or level 2 qualified Nursery Practitioner to join a high-performing, friendly team, with a passion for putting each child’s individual needs and development at the centre of everything they do. The Nursery Practitioner will provide high-quality care for all children in a fun and stimulating environment, while nurturing excellent relationships with parents and focussing on building the foundations of learning for every child.
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead stimulating and educational activities that engage children while adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage standards
- Support children’s social and emotional development through games, stories, music, and arts activities
- Support children’s learning development though reading, writing and numeracy work
- Monitor children’s food and drink consumption, feeding younger children and supervising older children during mealtimes
- Support children with personal hygiene including changing babies and assisting with toilet training when required
- Arrange and chaperone outdoor activities such as visits to nursery garden, local parks and outdoor games
- Act as a key person for one or more children, including monitoring their progress, maintaining detailed records, providing developmentally challenging next steps, and reporting to their parents and/or carers
- Ensure the safety of all children and report any concerns immediately to the management team
Candidate requirements
- Hold a Level 3 or level 2 Childcare qualification or above or equivalent qualifications like diploma in pre school practice or Montessori qualifications.
- Hold a valid paediatric First Aid certificate
- Experience caring for children under 5 within a childcare setting
- Thorough understanding of child protection and safeguarding
- Exemplary knowledge of child development/EYFS
- The ability to communicate effectively with young children, colleagues, and parents
- Passionate about delivering high-quality childcare and exciting learning opportunities
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 25 per week
Salary: £9.50-£10.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ilford, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (required)
- Management: 1 year (preferred)
Application deadline: 16/09/2022
Expected start date: 19/09/2022
