Applicant Information Pack
Nursery Room Leader
Richard Backhouse - Principal
Berkhamsted is among the schools leading the way in pursuing a ‘foundation structure’. As a group of six schools, it combines scale of resource with individual attention and development of pupils – and staff. We start with our values: we aim for excellence – aiming high with integrity –in all that we do We are adventurous, and support development, research, and experimentation in teaching and learning. We serve others – at both pupil and staff level: ours is a non-hierarchical school in which the opinions of all matter, and in which we all share in the support and contribution to our local community
Above all, we are committed to developing remarkable people, both among our pupils and our staff. We are looking for highly committed, ambitious and adventurous people to join a thriving staff body, whom we can support to flourish here, and whom we can help to grow. Our staff are so important that we have a Chief People Officer as one of our most senior members of staff.
Tracey Evans - Chief People Officer
Our staff are our most important asset at Berkhamsted; investing in their professional development with their wellbeing a key priority. We foster a working environment that supports staff both professionally and personally We offer a wide range of staff wellbeing initiatives Colleagues can easily access financial, physical, emotional and social well-being support from school.
We seek to enable all members of the school community to achieve their full potential in an environment characterised by equality, equity, respect and opportunity. We work hard at Berkhamsted, but we also know how to come together as a community and enjoy downtime, building relationships which last a lifetime and enrich our professional and personal experience.
Job Description
Make sure to use Gills Sans Font Reporting to: Day Nursery Manager
Hoursofwork:8.30am-5pmMondaytoFriday,allyearround.
Qualifications: NVQ Level 3
Previous experience in childcare
In this role, you will be required to:
1. Achieve high standards of care and child development and learning
2. Comply with all regulatory requirements (EYFS)
3. Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, staff, parents and carers
Duties and Responsibilities
Child Development and Learning
Provide a stimulating and engaging environment for the children on a daily basis. Planning and implementation of activities to suit the children’s needs and stages of development, supporting and promoting each child’s learning.
Be a key person to a small number of children, providing a secure attachment figure to help children settle, meeting their care needs such as feeding, sleeping and nappy changes, planning for your key children’s needs and interests and monitoring, and supporting their development.
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Hoursofwork:8.30am-5pmMondaytoFriday,allyearround. Developing effective working practice within the room including safeguarding and following all policies and procedures.
Make observations on children and ensure learning journals are kept up to date. Build and maintain positive and effective relationships with parents/carers.
Ensure records of the children’s day are completed and the details communicated to parents.
Health and Safety
Ensure effective supervision of children at mealtimes and that all dietary requirements are adhered to for children within your room.
Ensure that dietary records are kept up to date and displayed in the kitchen and your room.
Maintain a clean and safe environment at all times both inside and outside. Report any health and safety concerns to management team.
Ensure that all Health and Safety requirements are met
Pastoral and wellbeing
Promote positive behaviour of children.
Promote positive professional behaviour within the staff team.
Operational
Ensure that the recommended staff/child ratios are maintained at all times and assist with organising workload across the team.
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Act as a key holder to open and close the nursery when required.
Hoursofwork:8.30am-5pmMondaytoFriday,allyearround.
Oversee the implementation of learning journals and planning in your room by all practitioners. Ensure these are maintained to a high standard and used effectively to support each child’s development.
Maintain the day to day smooth running of the room, by working effectively with your team and ensuring that general paperwork is up to date.
Build and maintain positive and effective relationships with parents/carers.
Attendance at the after hours staff meeting to participate in discussions about the practice of the Day Nursery
Organise and lead room meetings on a regular basis
Ensure confidentiality is maintained in the nursery
Take on additional responsibilities as needed.
Staff and management
Provide leadership, supervision and support for staff.
Organising and leading room meetings on a regular basis.
Support newer and less qualified members of staff within your team.
Attend and participate in CPD (Continuing Professional Development) as required. Attend after hours staff meetings to participate in discussions about the practice of the Day Nursery.
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General
Work as part of the whole nursery team and take on any additional responsibilities as required.
Hoursofwork:8.30am-5pmMondaytoFriday,allyearround.
Ensure confidentiality is maintained in the nursery.
Be available to work in any areas of the Day Nursery, undertaking the care and supervision of the children and ensuring its smooth running.
Additional Personal Qualities
Reliable
Trustworthy and confidential
Presentable appearance and manner
Caring for others
Good team worker and able to lead in a positive way
Enthusiastic
Adaptable
Willingness to develop
Good knowledge and experience on the needs of young children
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.
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