Nursery Key Person - Oxford, United Kingdom - Chandlings Prep School

Description

NURSERY KEY PERSON (from September 2024)
We are seeking a Nursery Key Person to work in our thriving and successful Nursery. This will be a permanent, full time, term time only contract.


The Role:

To work with and support the EYFS staff at Chandlings Prep School to promote the highest standards of teaching, learning and pastoral care.

Responsible to:
The Nursery Manager, Head of EYFS and Head.


Key Responsibilities:

• To foster interest and enthusiasm for learning amongst the children as well as encouraging a general spirit of intellectual enquiry
• Arrive at 7.45am to set up an inspiring and engaging learning environment promoting interest and curiosity
• To record observations on children as part of ongoing assessment
• To write formative reports and meet parents regarding progress and development
• To be fully aware of and to implement the School's policy on Health and Safety and Safeguarding
• To know the children in EYFS but especially those for whom you are the point of contact on matters of wellbeing
• To promote the development and progress in the social, academic and cocurricular spheres of all the children in your care
• To fulfil supervision duties, including early morning, playtime, lunch and after school duty
• To assist with cocurricular clubs where necessary
• To attend Parents' Evenings and Open Days
• To attend a weekly 7.30am meeting
• To work until 6.00pm three days each week
• To attend meetings, curriculum sessions, INSET days and other such meetings as may be necessary for Nursery teaching, pastoral or other duties
• To undertake supervisory duties as requested
• To work in cooperation with colleagues to promote the high standards of behaviour and concern for others
• To liaise with colleagues over all matters relating to children's progress and wellbeing as appropriate
• To develop and maintain good working relationships with children, staff and parents
• To be aware of the need for professional development
• To undertake any other duties, which the Head or Head of EYFS may reasonably request
• The duties outlined in this job description may be modified to reflect or anticipate changes in the role

Person Specification

• Flexibility and openness to change
• NVQ Level 3 or above

- _Enthusiasm for education, and a passion to teach early Numeracy and Literacy Skills.
- _Commitment to the personal and educational development of children and to the ethos of Chandlings Prep School.
- _High levels of communication skills in English, both written and spoken, to enable effective communication with children, colleagues and parents
- _Professional experience of working with pupils in Early Years

• Keenness to develop further as a Nursery Assistant in a wellresourced and supportive environment with cooperative and highlymotivated staff and children
• Selfmotivation and high levels of organisational and selfmanagement skills
• Commitment to personal professional development, and therefore willingness to develop own skills
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team
• Smart and professional in presentation
• A love of the outdoors
• A hard working, fun disposition is essential
• Commitment to the personal development of pupils.
• A First Aid qualification would be desirable, although training can be provided

Set in over sixty acres of beautiful Oxfordshire countryside
, Chandlings Prep is an Independent co-educational day school for girls and boys from 2-11 years old.

Situated just 20 minutes from the centre of historic Oxford, we have purpose-built, bright, modern classrooms with extensive and impressive facilities.

There are specialist art, design and technology, food technology, music and science facilities as well as two school halls.

We have an Astroturf, netball courts, hockey, rugby and football pitches, an archery range, a 9 hole golf course and driving range, tennis courts, a swimming pool, a low-ropes course and a riding school.

The extensive grounds offer woodlands, lakes, playing fields and lots of space to play and explore.

The school provides an excellent all-round education in a delightful environment. We are proud of our ability to gain outstanding academic results within a warm and secure learning environment. Children are nurtured and cherished as part of the Chandlings family.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Pay:
£15,000.00-£20,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Private nursery school

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 21/06/2024


Reference ID:
Nursery

Expected start date: 01/09/2024