Qualifications/Experience:

We are looking for:

• Excellent communication skills, be well-organised and able to work effectively - both independently and as part of an enthusiastic and nurturing team
• Motivation and a true passion for all children to achieve their potential
• High expectations of themselves and the young people
• Initiative, dedication, and energy
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
• A commitment to working in a team and understands the importance of strong working relationships
  
  

Responsibilities/Extra Information:

General information:

• To ensure the effective running of the pre-school in accordance with the OFSTED and Statutory Framework requirements, guidelines, policies and
  procedures, under the direction and guidance of the headteacher.
• To ensure the emotional, educational and physical well-being of the children entrusted into the care of the nursery.
• To manage the nursery staff and support them in their roles on a day-to-day basis. To feedback to the school's senior leadership team on a regular basis.
• To carry out the role of nursery SENDCO reporting to school SENDCO and Headteacher.
• To work collaboratively with EYFS lead and SENDCO
  
  Main duties and responsibilities
• To ensure that the setting is a safe environment for children, staff and others, and that the equipment is safe through daily risk assessments, ensuring that standards of hygiene are high, and safety procedures are implemented at all times.
• To work closely with families and attend training/meetings as required.
• To carry out all activities and responsibilities at the pre-school within a framework of equal opportunities, including the implementation and review of the SENDCO advice and plans.
• To take responsibility for weekly planning, informed by the WMAT EYFS curriculum plans; ensure learning intentions are shared with all staff and that resources ensure good outcome
• To ensure that each child is working towards the early learning goals; to monitor the effectiveness of the nursery curriculum and feedback to the school's headteacher, as necessary
• To be responsible for providing a high quality of teaching, ensuring that staff are deployed effectively to ensure good progress for all.
• To be responsible for creating and implementing systems of observation and record keeping so that the children's attainment and progress are effectively and regularly assessed.
• To ensure records are properly maintained e.g. daily attendance register, CPOMs, accident and incident book.
• To work with office manager to ensure funding, rotas and invoicing and other administrative tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• To contribute to and implement all nursery policies and procedures.
• To establish high levels of expectation, to include good standards of pupil behaviour and achievement within the class.
• To complete the Quality Framework documentation and monitor/review it throughout the year, with the guidance of the headteacher and EYFS lead
• To produce an Action Plan for the year, with the guidance and support of the EYFS lead and Headteacher
• Support continuous provision in the EYFS, which allows all pupils to play independently and gives them a sense of ownership over their environment.
• To support the recruitment process, induction process and supervision of staff in nursery
• Attend regular team meetings on the EYFS, working collaboratively with the EYFS leader to keep staff informed of developments and changes.
• Audit the indoor and outdoor learning spaces in the EYFS to evaluate the quality of the overall learning environment. Ensuring that resources used are diverse, inclusive and accessible.
• Support staff to make accurate assessments

Liaison Duties:

• To positively promote parental partnerships and liaise with parents/carers on a daily/weekly basis.
• To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the EYFS unit and its curriculum and encouraging parental involvement through a regular slot in the weekly newsletter.
• To liaise with the local Early Years Team, WMAT staff, OFSTED and other professionals as necessary and ensure that all legal and statutory requirements are implemented: to provide reports as required
• To support the school’s senior leadership team and attend meetings where appropriate

We are an inclusive school committed to diversity; do look at our school website and social media sites to get a feel for our learning offer. School visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To book a visit email: office@gucs.org.uk

Contact:

Emily Chandler - 01296770388

Please send your CV/Application form to:

recruitment.4007@warriner.oxon.sch.uk

Application Procedure
If you would like to discuss the role or find out more, please contact Jayne Myers, Head of School on 01296 770388. A job description and application form is available from our website: Vacancies - Warriner Multi-Academy Trust (warrinermultiacademytrust.co.uk) or via email recruitment.4007@warriner.oxon.sch.uk

Link to provider website:

Vacancies - Warriner Multi-Academy Trust