Nursery Group Teacher

1st January start
Full Time
Posted 24 days ago
Expiring 1st January
Westminster, London
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Job title: Group Teacher Salary: £20 – 25k pa (GROSS) Subject to experience and qualifications. Annual salary review. Paid throughout holiday periods Responsible to: Principal and Head Teacher Purpose of the job: To work as a key person and as part of the Young England Kindergarten team under the direction of the Principal and Head Teacher. To provide safe, high-quality education and care for young children which meets the individual needs of children attending the setting. To be a Group Teacher in the Caterpillar Session (2 – 3 yrs old), initially. Working hours: Term time. Monday to Friday: 8 am – 12.30 pm Qualifications: Minimum Level 3; minimum 3 years’ experience working with young children Start date: January 2025 Essential criteria 1. Minimum Level 3 Early Years education and childcare qualification or equivalent. 2. Willingness to learn. 3. Previous experience of working with young children. 4. Sound knowledge of child development for children from birth to five years. 5. Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). 6. Knowledge of child protection procedures. 7. Good communication skills. 8. An understanding of play-based approaches to children’s learning and development. 9. Commitment to equal opportunities. 10. Commitment to working effectively with young children and families. 11. Friendly and flexible approach at work which facilitates the development of effective relationships. Desirable criteria 1. Willingness to undertake further training.
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