Responsible to:

Room Leader / Nursery Manager

Purpose of the Post

Ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare, safety, and development are promoted at all times.
Provide high standards of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for all children.
Actively contribute to planning, assessment, and the implementation of a broad and balanced curriculum based on the EYFS.
Promote a nurturing, enabling environment and encourage positive relationships with children and their families.
Act as a professional role model and contribute to the ongoing development of high-quality practice in the nursery.

Follow all safeguarding procedures to ensure children’s safety and well-being.
Recognise signs of potential abuse and follow correct procedures for reporting concerns.
Ensure a secure handover system where children are only collected by authorised individuals.
Adhere to all nursery policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and regulatory compliance.

Plan and deliver age-appropriate, stimulating activities that support children’s individual learning and development.
Use the EYFS framework to observe, assess, and identify next steps for children’s progress.
Create an inclusive environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential regardless of background or ability.
Promote independence and support children’s development of self-help and social skills through routine and play.

Act as a Key Person to a group of children, building strong, secure attachments and tailoring care and learning to their needs.
Develop trusting partnerships with parents to support children’s development both at home and in the nursery.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of children’s progress and share regularly with parents/carers.

Contribute to a collaborative, respectful team environment by supporting colleagues and sharing expertise.
Demonstrate flexibility by assisting across rooms and engaging in a range of nursery duties as needed.
Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, training opportunities, and nursery events.
Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity at all times.

Keep thorough and up-to-date records for all care routines, observations, accidents, and incidents.
Communicate professionally and effectively with parents, colleagues, and external professionals.
Contribute to regular progress reports and transition documents as required.

Ensure the physical environment is clean, safe, and organised, conducting regular risk assessments.
Follow nursery health and safety policies to prevent injury and illness.
Support children to understand and adopt good hygiene and safety practices appropriate to their age.

Take part in inductions, mentoring, and training of new staff, students, or apprentices as appropriate.
Support nursery initiatives and development goals as directed by senior staff.
Model the values and mission of the setting both within the workplace and in the wider community.