EARLY YEARS TEACHER - JOB DESCRIPTION HOPSCOTCH NURSERY, BRIGHTON. 40 per week all year round

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1 EARLY YEARS TEACHER - JOB DESCRIPTION LOCATION SALARY HOURS HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT PENSION OTHER BENEFITS NOTICE PERIOD HOPSCOTCH NURSERY, BRIGHTON 23,000-25,000 pa 40 per week all year round 30 days inc 8 statutory holidays Stakeholder pension Company private health insurance after six months employment. Salary sacrifice scheme for childcare. One month during first 3 months of employment, 6 weeks thereafter Requirements Relevant Teaching Degree with QTS Two relevant satisfactory references Satisfactory enhanced DBS check The ability to deliver the EYFS to a high standard Specific Skills Trustworthy and honest, organised and efficient, hardworking, team worker, positive attitude with a sense of humour, energetic, punctual, of good health and committed to providing high quality childcare. General To ensure the ethos, implementation and legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage To implement and promote all Hopscotch policies and the Staff Rules. To ensure children s safety. To care for and supervise groups of children assigned to them. To take an interest in the children and their families, to treat them as individuals and with respect at all times. To ensure positive management of children s behaviour. To support a commitment to the theory and practice of equal opportunities. To ensure an adherence to all health and safety policies To support senior members of staff to ensure appropriate Safeguarding procedures are put into practice. To support all co-ordinators eg, senco and equal opportunities in their duties. To assist in the keeping of development records and observations, and accident, incident and risk assessment records as appropriate To be able to think and act quickly in a stressful or emergency situation, and to be aware of the correct procedures. To work as part of the staff team and make a positive contribution To go about your duties with a positive and enthusiastic attitude - to be confident, hardworking and conscientious. To be flexible and adaptable, to assist in all areas of nursery work and to provide support for other members of staff.

2 Specific Duties The Law The Early Years Teacher must ensure she is fully conversant and comply with the statutory framework and practice guidance of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Attitude At all times the Early Years Teacher must display a high level of enthusiasm, loyalty and motivation and must adhere to the correct policies and ethos of Hopscotch. She must promote equal opportunities for all. She must at all times promote the good name of Hopscotch. She must ensure adherence to the appropriate Dress Code. Aims and Objectives The Early Years Teacher s aim is to provide a high quality, integrated early education and childcare service following the statutory framework and practice guidance of the EYFS, giving Hopscotch children the opportunity to achieve their Early Learning Goals. To achieve this the role of the Early Years Teacher is to establish relationships with the children and their parents, plan the learning environment and curriculum, supporting and extending children s play, learning and development, and assessing their achievements and planning their next steps. Curriculum The Early Years Teacher must carry out the planning and implementation of age-appropriate curricula for children in accordance with the practice guidance of the EYFS, in consultation with the Nursery Manager and/or Management Team. The Planning of the Curriculum should meet children s individual needs through the Ages and Stages towards the early learning goals. It is also to develop their early communication, literacy and numeracy skills which will prepare our children for key stage 1 of the national curriculum. The Teacher must ensure learning experiences of the highest quality through a range of well planned play which is enjoyable and challenging, and there should be opportunities for children to engage in activities planned by adults and also that they plan or initiate themselves. The Teacher should ensure that the curriculum and children's activities meet fully with the criteria set out by the EYFS and that the highest possible outcome is achieved at inspections. The teacher must be willing to adapt and include new initiatives and directives into the curriculum when required to do so. Observing, assessing and recording children s achievements The Early Years Teacher must observe and record what children have achieved by way of written reports, photographs and on video or audio tape, and by the advice of Ofsted and the LEA. She must identify when knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes have been achieved by individual or groups of children, and to plan next steps in children s learning. She should share with and receive from parents information about children s achievements and targets. Special Educational Needs and English as an additional Language The Early Years Teacher will have a key role with parents to identify learning needs of individual children and respond quickly to any area of particular difficulty, and to develop an effective strategy to meet these needs, with good use of individual education plans. The teacher must work together with other agencies to provide the best learning opportunities for individual children.

3 Learning Environment The Early Years teacher must ensure a stimulating, attractive and pleasant environment for the children. She must ensure that children s work is displayed attractively and appropriately to motivate and encourage their efforts. She must ensure all wall displays convey the best possible educational image. She must ensure resources and equipment are stored attractively and neatly. She must encourage children to take responsibility for their environment and to teach respect for toys and books, and to encourage them to help tidy up after activities. The Early Years Teacher must monitor and ensure adequate supplies of educational equipment and resources in consultation with the Nursery Manager/Group Manager. Parents The Early Years Teacher must strive to develop loyalty and commitment of parents, and build a relationship of trust with them. She must ensure communication of educational policies and good practice to parents, and make sure they are aware of new developments. Nursery Manager The Early Years Teacher must ensure effective communication with the Nursery Manager and Deputy via meetings and support the Manager and Deputy Manager in the efficient and organised administration of Nursery matters. The Early Years Teacher must use her initiative and take control of the situation with regard to staff and/or children if the Manager or Deputy is unavailable or occupied. Other Nursery Staff The Early Years Teacher must provide a good role model for staff; supervise junior members of staff as appropriate and to be conversant with the job descriptions and duties of other members of staff. Outside Agencies The Early Years Teacher must work in partnership with outside agencies including SENs, speech therapist, nurses, health visitors, portage workers etc where appropriate. Training The Teacher is expected to attend appropriate and regular training courses, especially with regard to EYFS, if applicable. These courses may at times be held out of normal working hours and attendance is expected where reasonable. Planning and Development The Early Years Teacher must attend regular meetings with staff and managers (at some times out of hours) and be involved with training of other staff. She must show initiative when considering new policies and ideas. To cover any other staff responsibilities as appropriate at the request of the Manager, particularly taking into account that unforeseen situations can occur when looking after children, and that the child's care and welfare is paramount at all times.

4 EARLY YEARS TEACHER - PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Appropriate and relevant qualifications, as set out in the Job Description. Satisfactory DBS and reference checks The qualifications, knowledge and skills to deliver a high quality, integrated early education and childcare service in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage. A demonstrable knowledge of children's development, their needs and the provision of positive play. The ability to understand and implement Hopscotch policies and procedures. Relevant skills for working with groups of children aged 0-5 years. The ability to work with parents and outside agencies to ensure the individual learning requirements of all children, including those with particular needs, disabilities or who require additional support. A commitment to the theory and practice of equal opportunities. A knowledge of health and safety issues relating to the provision of daycare. The ability to work on own initiative and supervise other staff members. The ability to communicate effectively with parents and build a relationship of trust with them. To possess a high standard of literacy and the ability to write reports as appropriate. The ability to work as part of and contribute positively to the staff team. The ability to provide an excellent role model of good practice to all other members of staff The ability to support the Nursery Management in creating a happy, organised and efficient nursery setting. The ability and willingness to attend staff meetings, training courses, parents' evenings and social events as appropriate. Desirable Current Safeguarding Training Current First Aid certificate

5 PERSONAL DETAILS Forename Home Adddress Surname Post Code Home Telephone Address Mobile Telephone All communications will be by /phone unless requested otherwise Position applied for: Location: To comply with the Immigration, Asylum & Nationality Act 2006 we are required to check your eligibility to live and work in the UK. Please confirm that on request you will be able to provide this evidence. Yes/No Please indicate if you are a national from a Non-European Economic (EEA) country. Yes/No National Insurance Number Do you hold a full and relevant CHILDCARE QUALIFICATION to deliver the EYFS? Qualification Where Obtained Date If yes, please send a photocopy of your certificate with this application. EDUCATION Schools/colleges attended with dates Qualifications obtained with grades Received Acknowledged Interview Work Session Offer Offer Letter Contract OFFICE USE ONLY Refs Handbook Copy DBS Pension List

6 PLEASE LIST ALL EMPLOYMENT FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS INCLUDING ANY BREAKS Please start with you most recent employment. Employers Name and Address Dates Reason for Leaving/Breaks Are you able to read and write effectively in standard English? Are you able to understand and communicate clearly in standard English? Have you ever been subject to any disciplinary procedures in any capacity? If yes, please give details Due to the nature of the work, this employment is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendments) Order All applicants must disclose details of any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings which for other purposes may be considered as spent. A DBS check will be carried out for applicants selected for appointment. Information received will be kept confidential and only used in relation to the position. Have you ever had any criminal convictions, including spent convictions? Have you ever had any police warnings, cautions or reprimands, including spent convictions? Have you ever been involved in any child protection issues, concerns or allegations in any capacity? If yes to any of the above, please give details Do you know anyone currently employed by Hopscotch? Have you worked/applied for employment at Hopscotch before? If yes, who? If yes, when?

7 Please study the enclosed job description and person specification and provide as much information as possible, using examples of how your skills, knowledge and experience are relevant to the position applied for, including any further education or relevant training courses attended (continue on a separate sheet if necessary). Please state if you have any special needs at interview. I declare all the above statement are true and complete. I understand that any misrepresentation will invalidate my application and, if employed, could lead to negation of my Contract of Employment. I give permission to contact previous employers or references given, and to provide all relevant documents related to DBS and reference checks within the required deadlines. Signed: Date: Please return to: Hopscotch, 9 Aymer Road, Hove, East Sussex BN3 4GB

8 CANDIDATE REFERENCES You must complete the following in full. References should be from previous employers or school/college tutors; we cannot accept references from relatives. YOUR NAME DATE... 1st REFERENCE This referee can be contacted immediately YES / NO Name Job Title.. Capacity in which they know you.. Contact address..... Post Code..Contact Phone No Contact address.. 2nd REFERENCE This referee can be contacted immediately YES / NO Name Job Title.. Capacity in which they know you.. Contact address.... Post Code Contact Phone No.. Contact address.. 3rd REFERENCE This referee can be contacted immediately YES / NO Name Job Title.. Capacity in which they know you.. Contact address.... Post Code Contact Phone No.. Contact address..

9 EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY We wish to ensure our recruitment procedure is free from bias. This is not compulsory, but we would be grateful if you could complete this form and return it with your application form. It will be detached from your application form on receipt and will not form part of the recruitment procedure. This information will be treated as strictly confidential and used for statistical purposes only. Thank you for your cooperation. (Please tick) Sex Female Male Age Date of Birth: I consider myself to belong to the following group: British Other European African Afro-Caribbean Indian subcontinent Asian South/Central America Pacific (Australia/New Zealand) US/Canada Other Are you a registered disabled person? Yes/No Are you a non-registered disabled person? Yes/No How did you hear about our vacancy? Gumtree Friday Ad Reed Sussex Downs College Hopscotch Website Brighton & Hove Council Vacancy List Other Please Specify

10 HOPSCOTCH PRE-SELECTION HEALTH STATEMENT Please complete this form to comply with EYFS Welfare Requirements for Suitable People. To help you, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. Name... 1a Do you, at present, or in the past/future, have any illness or health issue which you believe may affect your ability to care for children? YES / NO If yes, give details b Do you, at present, or in the past/ future, take any medication which you believe may affect your ability to care for children? YES / NO If yes, give details If you have answered yes to either of the above questions, it is required that you obtain written medical confirmation that the illness, health issue or medication will not impair your ability to care for children. This must be attached to your application form. 2 Have you any other health issues, needs or requirements which have not already been mentioned? YES / NO If yes, please give details When working with children, practitioners must not be under the influence of alcohol or any other substance which may affect their ability to care for children Please confirm you comply with this legal requirement. YES / NO 4 Would we need to make any reasonable adjustments to support you at work so that you can fulfill the requirements of the position? YES / NO If yes, please explain I understand that if any of the information on this form changes and may affect my ability to carry out my normal duties or affect my ability to care for children, I will inform Hopscotch in writing immediately. I declare all the above statements are true and complete. I understand that any misrepresentation will invalidate my application and, if employed, could lead to the termination of my Contract of Employment. Signed...Date...