Nursery Teacher

Strategic direction

Promote and encourage

an effective ethos that supports the vision, aims and policies of the nursery

school. To continue to develop

good working partnerships with staff team, parents, other agencies,

professionals and local community, communicating, consulting and reporting as

appropriate. To model effective

practice to staff, students and visitors. To provide an excellent

EYFS provision which meets the needs of all children across our mainstream

provision. Ensuring high quality

opportunities and experience through close working with Headteacher and other

agencies. Contribute to School

Improvement Plan, SEF and policy writing as required by Headteacher. Provide the Headteacher

with relevant and up-to date information on children’s achievement.

Learning and Teaching

To model effective

teaching that engages interests of all children and meets their learning needs

in line with Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. To support the staff

team in planning and preparing effective learning experiences which reflect

children’s interests, learning styles, developmental needs and special

educational needs of children. Lead a team of highly experienced Early Years Practitioners, utilising

their knowledge and experiences across the Early Years curriculum. To support the

Headteacher in the monitoring and evaluating of teaching and learning –

collating and analysing data for children to ensure a responsive curriculum,

and inform SEF and the School Improvement Plan. Support Headteacher in

the team development of observational record keeping and documentation of

children’s learning.

Leadership

and Management

Keeping abreast of

relevant current research and dissemination within the team. Have active commitment

to CPD, ability to lead by example, this may include conferences, research or

appropriate courses. Share acquired

expertise with colleagues and/or a wider audience. To be accountable to

the Headteacher for a concise picture of each child’s learning and development,

current effective strategies including information for TAC meetings. Assist the Headteacher

with induction processes and professional development of staff, students and

visitors. To have an awareness of

safeguarding needs within the children, ensure vigilance and effective safeguarding

practice in line with policy and procedure.

Resource

Management

Support nursery team in

developing and maintain a high quality, rich, stimulating learning environment

indoors and outdoors. Ensure resources are

appropriate, meet the needs of all the children and advise Headteacher of

priorities for expenditure.