Job Summary
Nursery Practitioner – Permanent position leading the ‘Stars’ room for children aged 2 years 9 months and over.
Location: Somers Park School, Somers Park.
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30 am‑5:00 pm (30‑minute lunch). Term time only.
Grade 3 – SCP 7‑17 (£25,072 – £29,459 pro rata).
Employer: Mercian Educational Trust.
Qualifications
* Approved Level 3 Early Years qualification listed on the DfE Early Years Qualifications List (EYQL).
* Position starts on 1 September.
Job Purpose
To lead the day‑to‑day running of a nursery room, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment while working with the Nursery Teacher to deliver high‑quality early education and maintain excellent standards of care and learning.
Leadership and Management
* Lead and manage the room team, providing guidance, support, and supervision.
* Act as a positive role model for staff, promoting best practice at all times.
* Support staff development through mentoring, coaching, and regular feedback.
* Ensure staff compliance with policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements.
Teaching and Learning
* Work collaboratively with the Nursery Teacher to plan and deliver a high‑quality, engaging curriculum in line with the EYFS framework.
* Support the implementation of structured teaching sessions and child‑led learning opportunities.
* Monitor and assess children’s progress, recording accurate observations and next steps.
* Contribute to planning, adapting provision to meet individual needs and interests.
* Allocate regular weekly planning time for effective collaboration and preparation of learning activities.
Childcare and Safeguarding
* Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children in the room at all times.
* Act as a key person for a group of children, building strong relationships with them and their families.
* Follow safeguarding procedures and report any concerns appropriately.
* Promote positive behaviour and inclusion within the setting.
Partnership with Parents and Carers
* Build strong, professional relationships with parents and carers.
* Share information about children’s learning and development regularly.
* Support parental engagement and involvement in the nursery.
Environment and Resources
* Ensure the room is well‑organised, welcoming, and stimulating.
* Maintain high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
* Oversee the effective use of resources and equipment.
Administration
* Maintain accurate records, including observations, assessments, and registers.
* Support the Nursery Teacher and management team with reports and documentation.
Health and Safety
* Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, following Keeping Children Safe in Education and the school’s child protection policy.
* Look after children who are upset or have had accidents.
Professional Development
* Keep knowledge and understanding relevant and up‑to‑date by reflecting on practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying professional development opportunities.
* Build appropriate skills, qualifications, and experience needed for the role, with support from the school.
* Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures.
Personal and Professional Conduct
* Uphold public trust in the education profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, both inside and outside school.
* Maintain proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies, and practices of the school, and achieve high standards of attendance and punctuality.
* Demonstrate positive attitudes, values, and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school community.
* Respect individual differences and cultural diversity.
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