Please only apply if you live within the Southampton region
Hours: 37 hours per week for 52 weeks per year
Course Duration: 18 months from start date
To work within a team to provide appropriate play opportunities for the children within the setting and to assist with the day to day organisation of the College Childcare facilities and premises whilst undertaking relevant training.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Become aware of and ensure all relevant regulations and criteria within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) are adhered to at all times. Assist in the provision of a high quality environment that meets the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds and stages of development.
Gain an awareness of and adhere to all Nursery policies, health and safety and relevant legislation at all times. Share in the responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children within the nursery, adhering to the College’s Safeguarding and Whistleblowing policies.
Assist in the organisation, preparation and planning of continuous provision ensuring it is of an appropriate nature relevant to individual needs of participating children. This includes the preparation of various resources, art activities, wall displays and enhanced free play etc in line with the Government guidance and framework. Work within the team to ensure children’s personal development records, learning journeys reflect appropriate developmental targets for key children and support written documentation when necessary.
Be aware of the high profile of the nursery and uphold its standards at all times.
Ensure all volunteers, students and other apprentices who are undertaking any placements within our setting are made to feel welcome, valued, appreciated and fully included in our staff team.
Assist with identifying own training and staff development needs, working alongside our own nursery staff and other professionals to gain a relevant and recognised qualification within the fix term contract.
Work within a team and assist with day-to-day operational matters, ensuring the nursery is kept safe, secure and clean at all times. Be flexible to work in all areas of Highwood as and when required.
Be prepared to assist with the provision of meal/snack preparation, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and individual dietary needs.
Liaise with parents and ensure appropriate communication, encourage their involvement in the aims of the nursery and in all aspects of their children’s care.
Respect the confidentiality of any information received.
Undertake such other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post, which may be reasonably allocated.
The Post holder will:
Give a high profile to equality of opportunity in all areas of activity, including compliance with the Equal Opportunities policy.
Aim to provide a safe and secure environment for all our students in compliance with our Child Protection policy.
Ensure compliance with the Disability Statement, including the need to notify Human Resources of any changes in circumstances.
Participate in the agreed scheme for staff development, training and appraisal and be committed to continuous personal and professional development.
Carry out all duties with due regard to Health and Safety Regulations.
Ensure compliance with the Financial Regulations of the College
Ensure compliance with the College Computer & Telecommunication Systems regulations, policies and procedures.
Notify HR of any changes in personal details, e.g. a change of name or address, telephone number, next of kin/emergency contact details, etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £6.40 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brockenhurst SO42 7ZE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK?
- Why do you want to work for Highwood Nursery?
- What attracted you to this specific role?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
