Nursery / Early Years Teacher

Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver age-appropriate lessons and activities based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) or similar curriculum
• Create a safe, caring, and engaging environment that promotes learning through play
• Observe, assess, and record each child’s progress and provide regular feedback to parents
• Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents, providing updates and progress reports
• Implement effective classroom management strategies to ensure a calm and positive learning environment
• Identify any potential learning or developmental challenges and work collaboratively with the school team to address them
• Ensure the safety and welfare of all children, following the school’s safeguarding and child protection policies
• Participate in staff meetings, training, workshops, and school events
• Maintain a clean, organized, and resource-rich classroom environment

Requirements:

• Minimum of NCE, B.Ed., B.Sc. in Education or Early Childhood Education
• Montessori training or knowledge of the EYFS framework is an advantage
• Minimum 2-3 years experience in a reputable early years setting or preschool
• Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate teaching methods
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative, energetic, patient, and passionate about working with young children
• Ability to plan lessons, manage a classroom, and assess children’s progress
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies
• Proficient in English, both spoken and written