Job Description
Hours of work: 11.30am to 2.30pm (Monday - Friday) 15 hours per week
Job Purpose:
Hoursofwork:830am-5pmMondaytoFriday,allyearround
To work under the direction and instruction of senior staff, to supervise children during the lunch time period, in nursery rooms and school premises. Ensuring the conduct, welfare, safety, physical and mental wellbeing of pupils and maintenance of good order and discipline. To provide a positive role model to the pupils at all times. To maintain confidentiality at all times.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Adhere to the policies and procedures of the Day Nursery. Work as part of the nursery team and assist in any duties required. Ensure that the recommended staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. Maintain a clean safe environment at all times and report any health and safety concerns to management team.
Supervise and interact with children during the session, encouraging positive social skills and good behaviour in children.
To assist the younger children with meals as necessary (e.g. cutting up food etc.)
Encourage good table manners and eating habits among children.
To ensure all areas are cleaned and prepared in between sittings and at the end of lunchtime.
In the event of any spillage, to take action immediately to avoid possible accidents. Ensure records of the children’s day are completed.
Make sure to use Gills Sans Font Reporting to: Deputy Nursery Manager and Room LeaderMake sure to use Gills Sans Font
Job Description
Hoursofwork:830am-5pmMondaytoFriday,allyearround
Ensure supervision at mealtimes and all dietary requirements are adhered to Availability to work in any areas of the Day Nursery undertaking the care and supervision of the children and in other areas of the nursery to ensure its smooth running. Attend and participate in any further training programmes as required. Promote positive behaviour of children and within the staff team. Ensure confidentiality is maintained in the nursery. Maintain confidentiality in relation to child information and report problems/issues as well as significant matters with regard to child’s play and behaviour to a relevant member of staff
immediately
Essential Skills Required
Good communication and teamwork skills
Positive, enthusiastic and pro-active personality
Be able to help create a happy environment for all children
Reliable, trustworthy and confidential
Presentable appearance and manner
Benefits
We boast a competitive salary structure, alongside other benefits, which includes access to a comprehensive pension scheme.
The wellbeing of our staff is a priority. We have a developed programme for staff with initiatives and support in the areas of Economic, Physical, Emotional and Social wellbeing.
Free classes and advisory services. memberships and discounted rates in local establishments, together with cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, free daily lunch, and fee reduction for staff's children are examples of some of the non-contractual benefits on offer in this programme.
Benefits Watch our video
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Watch our video and hear from our colleagues why they enjoy working at the Berkhamsted Day Nursery Find out more about what it is really like to be a member of the community
Click here to find out more about working with us
Benefits
Safeguarding and Protection
Berkhamsted is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to adopt a child centred and coordinated approach to child protection and safeguarding.
A copy of the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be found HERE
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and visitors to adopt a child centred and coordinated approach to child protection and safeguarding. Berkhamsted Schools Group is a registered charity dedicated to education: 310630.
Application and Next Steps
The closing date for applications is 28 June 2023
Make sure to use Gills Sans Font
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children; applicants must be willing to undertake a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) This post is also subject to receipt of written references which must be satisfactory to Berkhamsted Schools Group along with documentary evidence of qualifications.
Successful applicants will need to provide confirmation of permission to work in the UK Please note that under the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, the school has an obligation to ensure applicants have the right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. (If it is found that those documents do not meet the legal requirement, an offer of employment will be withdrawn)
Where the successful candidate has worked or been a resident overseas in the previous five years, such checks and confirmations as the school may require in accordance with statutory guidance
We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.
Candidates with a disability who are invited to interview should inform the School of any necessary reasonable adjustments or arrangements to assist them in attending the interview.
If you have any questions relating to this role please contact the HR department at recruitment@berkhamsted.com
Early applications are encouraged, and interviews may take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to extend or close the deadline.
