Nursery Officer inHarefield inHarefield PUBLISHED
WED 15 JAN 2025
Opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative nursery team environment.
Ability to make a positive impact on the development of young children aged 5 months to 5 years.
Engagement in planning and delivering age-appropriate educational activities based on the EYFS guidance.
Potential to build meaningful relationships with children as a key worker and document their development progress.
Access to ongoing professional development and knowledge regarding safeguarding children.
Chance to foster positive relationships and partnerships with parents and caregivers.
The role of Nursery Officer at Harefield with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust involves supporting the development and delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for children aged 5 months to 5 years within a nursery setting. Key responsibilities include planning age-appropriate activities, maintaining development records for a designated group of children, and being a primary point of contact for parents to foster positive partnerships. The position requires a thorough understanding of safeguarding practices, collaborative teamwork, and consistent implementation of operational policies to ensure high-quality care and education for all children.
In addition to these duties, the Nursery Officer will cater to individual children's needs, document their progress, and promptly address any safeguarding concerns according to nursery policy. The role emphasises promoting a safe and supportive environment for children and maintaining open communication within the team to achieve daily objectives.
In addition to these duties, the Nursery Officer will cater to individual children's needs, document their progress, and promptly address any safeguarding concerns according to nursery policy. The role emphasises promoting a safe and supportive environment for children and maintaining open communication within the team to achieve daily objectives.
Are you an enthusiastic individual who would like to be part of an outstanding Nursery Team?
Do you have the skills and knowledge to work as part of a team to support the development and delivery of the Early Years Foundation stage to children between the age of 5 months to 5 years in a Nursery Setting?
- To work as a team in your allocated age room.
- To plan age appropriate activities for children aged 5 months to 5 years using the EYFS guidance.
- To be a key worker to a group of children.
- To keep up to date development records on your key group.
- To have a sound knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding.
- To provide and develop a flexible service of the highest quality of care and education.
- To promote positive parent partnership with all parents and carers.
- To implement all operational policies and procedures within the Day Nursery.
- To plan for children's individual needs, and document where appropriate.
- To work within a team on a daily basis, supporting each other with daily tasks.
- To respond immediately to any safeguarding concerns and report these concerns in accordance with the nursery policy and procedure.
- To be aware of all children's Health and Safety in the nursery and share relevant information with the management team.
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