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

The Nursery Practitioner will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operation of the nursery ensuring the emotional, educational and physical well-being of the children entrusted to the care of the nursery. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the planning, development and supervision of suitable programmes of activities to cater for each child’s individual needs. 
• To keep up to date knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. 

• To ensure the nursery is clean and tidy throughout periods of operation. 
• To assist with the preparation of snacks for young children, including supervising meal times. 
• To positively promote parental partnership and liaise with parents/carers on a daily basis regarding their child’s development and behaviour. 

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

• A relevant childcare qualification. 
• Experience of working with children under 5 years old. 
• Level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications. 
• Basic food handling certificate.  

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: 25 June 2021 at midday  

Interview date: 1 July 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.”