Early Years Teacher

Responsibilities:

• Motivate and stimulate a child's learning abilities, often encouraging learning through experience
• Provide pastoral care and support to children and give them a secure learning environment
• Assist with the development of a child's personal, social, language and physical coordination abilities
• Develop and produce visual aids and teaching resources
• Encourage mathematical and creative development through stories, songs, games, drawing and imaginative play
• Help children develop curiosity and knowledge
• Work with others, including teaching assistants and other team members, to plan and coordinate work both indoors and outdoors
• Share knowledge gained with other practitioners and build and maintain relationships with parents
• Observe, assess and record each child's progress
• Ensure the health and safety of children and staff is maintained during all activities, both inside and outside the nursery or school
• Keep up to date with changes in the curriculum and developments in best practice.

Requirements:

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented, Creative and Patient
• Strong multitasking and time-management skills
• Respect and fondness for children
• The ability to inspire and enthuse young children
• Energy, resourcefulness, responsibility, patience and a caring nature
• An understanding of the needs and feelings of children
• Ability to work independently with children, as well as being able to work in the wider nursery/school team
• A sense of humour and the ability to keep things in perspective
• Have excellent interpersonal communication skills with both adults and children
• Self-disciplined, reliable, conscientious and honest
• Desire for continuous professional and personal development 
• Team player, flexible and accountable
• Ability to prioritise