CM9 Nursery Practitioner

The nursery practitioner is responsible to the Room Leader.
Duties will include:
* Adhering to the Policies & Procedures of Daisy Chain Day Nursery and compliance with the Children Act, Safeguarding procedures Health and Safety legislation, EYFS and Montessori method of teaching and within the guidelines of Ofsted.
* Working as part of a team.
* The care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs.
* The planning and preparation of activities, to meet children's individual needs, liaising with parents and negotiating working targets ensuring effective communication within the nursery.
* Offering all children equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background; in particular, challenging situations where racism or discrimination is displayed.
* Keeping of development records and observations.
* Positive management of children's behaviour.
* Preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the playrooms and equipment.
* Supervision and effective mentoring of Nursery Assistants and Students.
* Providing a good role model for Nursery Assistants and Students and helping new staff to fit into the nursery.
* Keeping and monitoring accident, incident and risk assessment records.
* Supervision of meals and mealtimes.
* Laundry duties.
* Attendance of staff meetings as arranged by the Managers.
* Participating in regular parents' evenings, publicity, open weekends and children's outings. Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Managers