Supply Early Years Practitioner in Strathkinness, Scotland at Little Beehive Nursery

Duties will include:

Adhering to the Policies & Procedures of Little Beehive Nursery and compliance with the Children Act, SSSC codes of practice, Health and Safety legislation and within the guidelines of Care Inspectorate, HMIe and the National Care Standards.

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Ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times

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Working as part of a team.

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The care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs.

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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.

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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.

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Keeping of development records and observations.

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Positive management of children's behaviour.

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Preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the playrooms and equipment.

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Supervision and effective mentoring of Nursery Assistants, Trainee EYP’s and Students.

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Providing a good role model for Nursery Assistants, Trainee EYPs and Students and helping new staff to fit into the nursery.

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Keeping and monitoring accident, incident and risk assessment records.

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Supervision of meals and mealtimes and, where appropriate, preparation of babies' bottles.

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Laundry duties.

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Attendance of staff meetings as arranged by the Lead Practitioner.

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Participating in regular parents' evenings, publicity, open weekends and children's outings.

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Preparation of children's’ reports as required for Parents Evenings

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Undertake to attend at least 16 hours of Continuing Professional Development training each year.

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Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Lead Practitioner and Directors