The Inclusive Schools Trust is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, approachable and hardworking Lead Nursery Practitioner for the new nursery set to open on 1 September 2021 at Drayton Community Infant School. 

The Lead Nursery Practitioner will be responsible for managing the day-to-day running of the nursery including communicating with staff, parents/carers and providing a high level of care and education to the children whilst ensuring the nursery complies with all aspects of the EYFS and Ofsted regulations, under the direction of the EYFS Lead. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• To oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery. 
• To implement the Early Years Foundation Stage and oversee planning needed to provide a high quality teaching and learning environment. 

• Keeping up to date with legislation, local and national guidance and communicating this to the staff. 
• To ensure the welfare and safety of children is promoted within the setting. 
• To ensure the daily administration is kept up to date and accurate. 

 You will need to have the following qualifications, training and experience: 

• A minimum qualification of Level 3 in Early Years and relevant experience. 
• A minimum of 2 years relevant experience. 
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Knowledge of statutory legislation. 
• Administrative knowledge including Government funding. 

 In return we can offer: 

• Opportunities to develop skills and access appropriate training? 
• A supportive and skilled staff team? 
• A supportive and challenging Trust ? 

• A pleasant and well maintained working environment? 
• Many hard-working and polite pupils? 

Closing Date: Friday 25 June 2021 at midday 

Interview date: Tuesday 29 June 2021 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought, as well as proof of eligibility to work in the UK. 

We are committed to ensuring the very highest possible standards of care to our young people and as such require all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS with a barred list check will be required and other procedures and checks will be followed as part of our safeguarding procedures. The school is an equal opportunities employer. 

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.”