Job Description

Apprentice Responsible to — Nursery Director, Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager and Room Leader.

Duties and responsibilities

Working in partnership with the manager and the deputy manager to ensure the daily running Of the nursery.

To follow the routines of the rooms and the nursery.

Adhering to all policies and procedures Of the nursery, ensuring compliance with the Children's Act, Health and Safety Legislation, Data Protection Act and within the guidelines of OFSTED and EYFS.

Liaising with parents ensuring effective communication within the nursery and to involve parents as much as possible in the progress of their child at nursery.

Offering all children equal opportunities with regard to religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background, and in particular challenging situations where racism or discrimination is displayed.

To attend all parents evenings (twice a year) and individual meetings with parents if necessary.

Positive management of children's behaviour.

To be a good role model for other staff members, volunteers and students and to welcome new staff to the nursery.

Supervising the children throughout mealtimes.

To attend all staff meetings every six weeks as arranged by the nursery manager.

To attend all training courses to ensure your skills are kept up to date.

To supervise outside play.

To maintain high standards of hygiene throughout the nursery, following all policies on hygiene and nappy changing and to fill in the appropriate paperwork.

To be responsible for setting up/tidying up outside areas and to carry out daily garden checks. The preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the rooms and equipment.

To familiarise yourself with the fire drill and procedures and the appropriate measures to be taken.