*Reports to: *Brambles Wilton Manager*Hours of Work: *Monday to Friday 45 hours per week within the hours of 8am-5pm working alongside the manager to cover the needs of the setting.*Salary: *Starting at £33,390 per year*Location:* Brambles Wilton, Wiltshire, SP2 0JS*Purpose of the Job*· To work under the direction of the Setting Manager to ensure that the Nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for learning, development, and care for children, promoting continuous improvement.· To deputise in the absence of Setting Manager as part of the settings succession plan.· To plan and maintain records.To inspire and lead the the team with natural invitations to play.To demonstrate a knowledge of the outdoors and the natural world to children and the team alike.*Brambles Outdoor Nursery Group*Brambles Figheldean is the largest of our five thriving outdoor nursery settings. We are passionate about the outdoors and promoting the forest school ethos. Our Figheldean setting welcomes children from 9 months to five years old and is located in the beautiful village of Figheldean.We aim to provide a caring and supportive environment helping our children with their physical and emotional needs. We understand how important it is for parents to be informed of their child’s health and wellbeing and we maintain strong communication links through the nursery day.*Commitment to Safeguarding and Child Protection*We take the safeguarding and welfare of all children at our Nursery extremely seriously. Therefore, at all times our Practitioners will:· Safeguard the children’s wellbeing and maintain the public’s trust in the Nursery.· Provide a safe environment.· Identify children who may be in need of extra help or who are suffering or are likely to suffer significant harm.· Promptly raise any concerns to the Nursery’s Designated Safeguarding Lead and work with other services as needed.· Attend the relevant safeguarding training and relevant training as required.*Main Duties*· To assist the manager to ensure that the provision meets the required Early Years Foundation Stage welfare requirements and promotes continuous improvement using in the moment planning methods.· To assist in the delivery of the standards of learning and development within the Early Years Foundation Stage framework working within a respectful child led approach.· Within the role of Key Person to be responsible for meeting the individual needs of the children in your care and to be able to communication and interaction with the parents/carers.· To assist in the smooth running of the childcare provision.· To ensure that all policies and procedures are implemented, in line with Early Years Foundation Stage welfare requirements.· Carry out day – to – day administration and maintain records on children in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.· Actively promote Brambles commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.· To participate and lead parent and staff meetings as appropriate.· To keep personal skills and knowledge up to date with current research and thinking by attending courses, reading and participating in group discussions to meet any changes in legal requirements.· Undertake Paediatric First Aid training as required ensuring that all First Aid administered is recorded in line with EYFS welfare requirements.· Have regard for equality of opportunity in delivery, access and attitude in all aspects of service delivery.· To respect the confidentiality of information received about the children and their families.· To be accountable for monitoring resources and equipment, reporting to the manager when resources or equipment require replenishing or repair.· To work in a flexible way when the occasion arises so that all tasks which are not in your job description are undertaken. The additional duties will normally be compatible with your regular type of work.· To work outdoors as required during sessions in line with the aims of the setting.· This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the Setting Manager. The post holder is also expected to be flexible and adaptable in their approach to fulfilling their duties.*Person Specification*· Experience of working within childcare of at least two years· Commitment to continuing professional development· An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the ability to deal sensitively with difficult situations· Working knowledge of The Early Years Foundation Stage· A commitment to supporting parents and families*Qualifications/Training*· Full and relevant Level 3 qualification or higher· Knowledge of Child Protection procedures· Paediatric First Aid certificate· Basic Food Hygiene certificate· Willingness to undertake further training*Practical skills*· Excellent written and oral communication skills· The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team· Excellent organisational and time management skills*Personal qualities and attributes*· A creative thinker· Solution focused· Flexible approach to working· Ability to perform under stress· *A love of the outdoors!**Pre-Employment Checks*Any offer of employment will be subject to a number of vetting checks including but not limited to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS (police check), a Child barred list check, qualifications, ID check and references.*Training and Development*Child protection, First Aid, Safeguarding and other relevant staff training is mandatory for staff and is provided online via EY Central or an inhouse course.*Staff Benefit Package*· A generous employee childcare discount.· Great salary· Uniform including waterproofs· Long service holiday entitlement plus a gift of Christmas holiday leave· Private Health Care through AXA· Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm Family Pass· Training and Development Support through mentorship programmes· Long service award and bonus package· Christmas party and other family eventsJob Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: From £33,930.00 per yearBenefits:* Additional leave* Childcare* Company events* Company pension* Discounted or free food* Employee discount* Employee mentoring programme* Free parking* Health & wellbeing programme* On-site parking* Private medical insuranceExperience:* Nursery experience: 2 years (required)* Management: 1 year (required)Work Location: In person