Nursery Practitioner - Dumfries, United Kingdom - Gracie Drew Nursery

Description

Company description

Gracie Drew Nursery provides early learning and childcare for a maximum of 20 children aged 0-5 years from 8 am till 6 pm 49 weeks of the year.

We are set in a converted family home within a quiet residential area near Dumfries town centre and approx 2 miles from Dumfries Royal Infirmary.

The experience the child receives and their wellbeing throughout their time with us is paramount. Through heuristic fun play and exploration, we encourage the child to learn, grow and develop naturally.


Job description

To work as an effective member of a team, delivering a flexible, high quality, early learning and child care that meets the needs of young children and their families.

To work in partnership with the Management Team, early level staff, the wider community, parents/carers and other agencies to contribute to an effective team and to be fully involved in all aspects relating to early learning and childcare

To effectively deliver Curriculum for Excellence Early Level to meet the needs of all children

To complete relevant planning, assessment, observation, and record keeping documentation

To organise and prepare resources in support of all aspects of curriculum delivery

To ensure that the nursery is a warm, stimulating and welcoming environment for young children and their families

To assist with the personal care and well-being of all children

To promote an open door policy and work with parents/carers to build on children's learning experiences

To undertake parent/carer induction meetings and parent/carer/staff consultative evenings

To complete formal annual reports to be shared with parents/carers and staff within the Early Level

To work in partnership with the Management Team to ensure policies and risk assessments are completed and updated as required

To contribute to the process of Self-Evaluation as part of the Early Learning and Childcare Team

To undertake duties which involve supporting and developing college students on placement and modern apprentices

To assist the Senior Management Team in preparation, and gathering evidence for Care Inspectorate and Education Scotland visits

To offer specialist support to staff and children in the early learning and childcare centre, within a designated associated school group as required.

To offer transition support across the Early Level, working in collaboration with the primary one teacher, early learning and childcare staff and parents/carers.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Schedule:

• Day shift