Early Years Teacher – Nursery – Barnet

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and nurturing Early Years Teacher to join a vibrant, professional, and busy daycare.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified teacher with a genuine passion for Early Years education to take responsibility for a Nursery class and contribute to the overall educational ethos of the nursery, create an engaging, stimulating and supportive environment in which children can thrive.

The nursery provides a positive learning environment where children are encouraged to develop their confidence, independence and enthusiasm for learning.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and be confident planning and delivering engaging learning opportunities that support children’s individual development.

• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate learning opportunities in line with the EYFS.
• Taking responsibility for the effective teaching and learning of a Nursery class.
• Creating a stimulating, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Supporting children's learning, development, confidence and independence.
• Observing and assessing children's progress and using this information to inform future planning.
• Providing appropriate levels of challenge and support to meet individual children's needs.
• Establishing positive relationships with children and supporting their emotional and social development.
• Maintaining high standards of behaviour through positive and consistent classroom management.
• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants, Early Years practitioners and other members of the school team.
• Building positive and professional relationships with parents and carers.
• Maintaining accurate records of children's learning and development.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare requirements are followed at all times.
• Maintain appropriate professional standards, confidentiality and boundaries at all times.
• Work in accordance with the school's policies and procedures.
• Be reliable, professional and committed to providing consistently high standards of education and care.
• Have a commitment to providing children with a safe, positive and stimulating learning environment.

• Previous experience teaching within an Early Years or EYFS environment.
• Strong knowledge and practical understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• The ability to plan and deliver creative and engaging learning opportunities.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• A nurturing, patient and child-centred approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider school team.

• Either Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with early years experience.

• Current Paediatric First Aid certification.
• Current Safeguarding certification.
• Current COSHH certification.
• Current Food and Hygiene certification.

• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Physically able to carry out the requirements of the role.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as needed.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)*.