Early Years Teacher - Worksop

As an Early Years Teacher, you will be responsible for high quality teaching and learning, along with directly contributing to and maintaining the successful leadership, management and reputation of your nursery setting. Qualified to degree level with a proven track record, you will inspire, lead and motivate your team whilst drawing on your in-depth knowledge and Early Years’ experience to plan, teach and assess our Pre-School children. Key to the success of this role is balancing the needs of all stakeholders including children, their families, staff and our regulator, Ofsted. You will also be responsible for being a reliable key holder. In this role, continuous professional and personal development is an essential part to maintain up to date to relevant knowledge.

Due to the changing nature of the service we provide, this job description will not be an exhaustive list of all your duties. Cherubs Nurseries reserves the right to amend this job description should it be deemed necessary. You have a personal and professional responsibility to inform us immediately of any change in your circumstances that might affect your suitability to work with children.

Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

Description of Duties
Deliver: Deliver an amazing service, for both our children and families

Create a high quality, rich, stimulating and enabling environment containing items that will spark curiosity and lead to independent exploration.
Deliver high quality interactions through planned activities to raise the standard of teaching and learning across the setting and ensuring Pre-School children are school ready.
Implement a robust strategy to teaching early reading, using phonics.
Get to know the children, families and staff team at the nursery, creating a trusting rapport with all, including leading parents evenings and meetings in relation to children’s development and preparation for school transitions.
Ensure all SEN/ASL needs are identified early and are met with respect, care and professionalism. Where necessary work alongside the Nursery Manager and Group Safeguarding and SEND Lead.
Support other local Cherubs Nurseries to ensure they are delivering the highest quality teaching and learning in Pre-School.
Take Ownership: Take ownership in everything, always being honest and transparent

Ensure the Cherubs Nurseries approach and curriculum intent is properly and consistently embedded across all areas of Pre-School.
Establish and maintain a purposeful learning atmosphere.
Regularly update cohort and tracking and analyse to inform future improvements, creating action plans tailored to each of the age groups educators.
Be responsible for the nursery’s planning, observations and assessments through Blossom, ensuring these are up to date and all children are achieving positive outcomes.
Ensure you always follow the Cherubs Nurseries operating policies and procedures. Asking and clarifying if you are ever unsure.
Keep up to date with all industry news, legislation and policy changes – relaying this back to your team where appropriate. Read more