About this role
Relevant Level 3 Early Years or equivalent childcare QualificationKnowledge/understanding of the Foundation Stage CurriculumUnderstand schools policies and how they relate to local and national framework/policiesA commitment to further professional development
Experience of working with children within 0-5 age group
Able to relate well to children and adults
Have experience of ICT as a learning/communication toolHave good communications skillsHave good listening skillsBe patientAble to work effectively in a team and to work on own initiative as appropriateAble to take responsibility for an area of learning within the nurseryAble to supervise and train NVQ or work experience studentsHave good organisational skillsAble to take responsibility for an area of the curriculumAble to organise and lead activities for parents and/or younger childrenAble to lead staff team INSETBe sensitive to the needs of childrenBe flexible and adaptableBe trustworthy and discreet, maintain confidentialityBe able to establish clear boundariesHave a good sense of humourHave good interpersonal skillsBe able to work sensitively with colleagues and a range of professionals and childrenBe able to exercise initiative and independent actionBe pro-active in offering ideas and contribute to whole school reviewHave confidence to review own performance and that of others (e.g. students)
Demonstrate creativity and imagination, showing an ability to adapt teaching styles to the needs of groups or individual children