Richard
Berkhamsted is among the schools leading the way in pursuing a ‘foundation structure’. As a group of six schools, it combines scale of resource with individual attention and development of pupils – and staff We start with our values: we aim for excellence – aiming high with integrity –in all that we do. We are adventurous, and support development, research, and experimentation in teaching and learning. We serve others – at both pupil and staff level: ours is a non-hierarchical school in which the opinions of all matter, and in which we all share in the support and contribution to our local community.
Above all, we are committed to developing remarkable people, both among our pupils and our staff. We are looking for highly committed, ambitious and adventurous people to join a thriving staff body, whom we can support to flourish here, and whom we can help to grow Our staff are so important that we have a Chief People Officer as one of our most senior members of staff.
Backhouse - Principal Tracey Evans - Chief People Officer
Our staff are our most important asset at Berkhamsted; investing in their professional development with their wellbeing a key priority We foster a working environment that supports staff both professionally and personally. We offer a wide range of staff wellbeing initiatives. Colleagues can easily access financial, physical, emotional and social well-being support from school.
We seek to enable all members of the school community to achieve their full potential in an environment characterised by equality, equity, respect and opportunity We work hard at Berkhamsted, but we also know how to come together as a community and enjoy downtime, building relationships which last a lifetime and enrich our professional and personal experience.
Job Description
Reporting to: Day Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager and Room Leader
Hours of Work: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Qualifications: NVQ Level 3
Preferable childcare experience
Duties and Responsibilities:
Adhere to the policies and procedures of the Day Nursery.
Work as part of the nursery team and assist in any duties required.
Ensure that the recommended staff/child ratios are maintained at all times
Maintain a clean safe environment at all times and report any health and safety concerns to management team.
Ensure records of the children’s day are completed and the details communicated to parents.
Ensure supervision at mealtimes and all dietary requirements are adhered to.
Availability to work in any areas of the Day Nursery undertaking the care and supervision of the children and in other areas of the nursery to ensure its smooth running
Attend and participate in any further training programmes as required
Promote positive behaviour of children and within the staff team.
Be a key person, to a small number of children; this involves providing a secure attachment figure to help children settle, meeting their care needs such as feeding, sleeping and nappy changes, planning for your key children’s needs and interests and monitoring and supporting their development.
Job Description
Make observations on children and ensure learning journals are kept up to date.
Actively participate in the planning of activities to suit the children’s needs and stages of development, supporting and promoting individual’s learning.
Actively participate in developing displays and ideas for effective working practice within the room
Build and maintain positive and effective relationships with parents/carers
In the absence of the room leader, show willingness to maintain the smooth running of the room, by working effectively with your team.
Attendance at the after hours staff meeting to participate in discussions about the practice of the Day Nursery.
Ensure confidentiality is maintained in the nursery.
Additional Personal Qualities:
Reliable
Trustworthy and confidential
Presentable appearance and manner
Caring for others
Good team worker
Enthusiastic
Adaptable
Willingness to develop
Benefits
We boast a competitive salary structure, alongside other benefits, which includes access to a comprehensive pension scheme
The wellbeing of our staff is a priority. We have a developed programme for staff with initiatives and support in the areas of Economic, Physical, Emotional and Social wellbeing.
Free classes and advisory services. memberships and discounted rates in local establishments, together with cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, free daily lunch, and fee reduction for staff's children are examples of some of the non-contractual benefits on offer in this programme.
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Safeguarding and Child Protection Benefits
Watch our video and hear from our colleagues why they enjoy working at the Berkhamsted Day Nursery. Find out more about what it is really like to be a member of the community.
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