Job Purpose:

The Nursery Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children aged 2-3 years. This role focuses on fostering early social, emotional, cognitive, and motor development through play-based, engaging, and hands-on experiences.

Core Competencies:

• Child-centred and play-based teaching approach.
• Classroom management and patience with young children.
• Creativity in designing engaging learning experiences.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Observational skills to track developmental progress.

Key Responsibilities:

Classroom Management & Care

• Provide a warm, caring, and safe environment where young children feel secure and supported.
• Establish daily classroom routines that balance structured and free-play activities.
• Uphold high standards of classroom and age-appropriate behavioural management amongst students.
• Ensuring the area of learning for both indoor and outdoor environments are regularly updated, intellectually stimulating and age accessible.

Teaching & Learning

• Complete weekly planning of age-appropriate lessons and continuous provision that is inspiring and challenging.
• Use songs, stories, art, movement, and sensory play to facilitate learning.
• Observe and assess children's growth and development, adapting lessons to individual needs.
• Participate in and organise enrichment activities, and contribute and participate in whole Junior school events and programmes.
• Provide regular feedback and reporting on students' progress to senior staff and parents.

Social & Emotional Development

• Encourage social interaction, sharing, and cooperation between children.
• Support children in developing independence, self-regulation, and confidence.
• Guide children through transitions, separation anxiety, and first experiences in a group setting.

Parent & Family Communication

• Maintain open, positive communication with parents/guardians regarding each child's progress, well-being, and milestones.
• Share daily updates and learning reflections.
• Collaborate with families to support children's holistic development.

Professional & Administrative Duties

• Ensure compliance with preschool policies, safety, health, and hygiene standards.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, incidents, and developmental observations.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and school events.
• Regular liaison with other Staff such as Teaching Assistants, Specialist Departments and Junior School Leaders.