Qualifications/Experience:

Salary will be dependent upon experience.
The applicant must hold a full and relevant childcare qualification that enables them to be counted towards ratios for under 5s.

• Skills, Abilities and Disposition
• A happy, enthusiastic and positive person
• Self motivated and ability to work on own initiative
• Be able to work as part of a professional childcare team
• Have an understanding of equal opportunities.
• Ability to communicate confidently with a wide range of people, both verbally and in writing.
• Good organisational skills.
• To be able to understand and meet the needs of individual children and families.
• To deliver suitable learning and care experiences for children to ensure they develop and thrive in the Preschool.
• To enjoy and be suitable to work with children
• Understand the need to provide a stimulating, caring and consistent environment for young children.
• To be flexible with regard to working hours and shifts.
• To be committed to the nursery and school’s philosophy and ethos.

Responsibilities/Extra Information:

• Get to know and build strong and positive relationships with each child and their parents/ caregivers
• Plan for and operate a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children attending the Preschool in conjunction with the team on a weekly basis.
• Adjust activities according to individual children’s needs.
• Support all staff and contribute to the team. Follow instructions of the Preschool Manager.
• Liaise with and support parents and other family members.
• Attend staff meetings and training events outside working hours if required.
• Undertake certain domestic jobs within the Preschool, for example, serving snacks and meals.
• Develop your role within the team.
• Engage in reflective practice, use constructive feedback to continually improve.
• Carry out any reasonable request given to you by any Senior Member of Staff.
• Be reliable and punctual

Contact:

Helen Brown - 01494862407

Please send your CV/Application form to:

recruitment@gatewaysch.co.uk

Link to provider website:

https://www.gatewayschool-bucks.co.uk/early-years/preschool/