Teaching Vacancies
Nursery Teacher/Practitioner – East Sussex
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality teaching and care for children aged 2-5, with a specific focus on 2-year-olds.
- Write and maintain reports, including IPR 2-Year Progress Checks, ensuring accurate and meaningful observations of childrens development.
- Contribute to policy writing and the implementation of best practices to drive improvement in our nursery provision.
- Have experience and good knowledge of teaching phonics in EYFS (ideally Read, Write Inc).
- Create a welcoming, stimulating, and safe environment that meets the diverse needs of all children.
- Support the development of a growing nursery, implementing innovative ideas to enhance our setting.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and carers to ensure the best outcomes for every child.
- Shadow the current supervisor ahead of your start date to ensure a seamless transition.
Skills and Expertise
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Professional Status (EYPS)
- Proven experience in an EYFS setting, with specific knowledge of working with 2-year-olds
- Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements
- Experience writing reports, including IPR 2-Year Checks
- Demonstrated ability to create engaging learning environments and contribute to policy development
- Excellent communication skills and a positive, proactive approach to teamwork
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player
- Energy and creativity to make learning experiences engaging
- High aspirations for themselves and the children
- Ability to communicate professionally both orally and in writing
- Good organisational, planning and follow-through skills
- Motivation and a willingness to learn
- Commitment to working in partnership with parents
- Commitment to support our Christian ethos, vision and values of Perseverance, Kindness and Respect
Job Facilities/Benefits
- Opportunity to lead and shape the development of a thriving and growing nursery.
- Supportive and friendly school community that values innovation and creativity.
- Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Chance to make a real impact on the lives of children at a crucial stage of their development.