Bright Start Nursery

Job Specification

Purpose of the Role

To deliver exceptional early years education and care that supports each child’s learning, wellbeing, and development. Early Years Educators play a key role in creating a safe, inspiring, and nurturing environment where children can thrive while upholding Bright Start Nursery’s values, policies, and high standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Deliver High-Quality Teaching & Learning

• Plan, prepare, and deliver stimulating learning experiences based on children’s interests and developmental needs.
• Implement the EYFS curriculum effectively across all areas of learning and development.
• Use a range of teaching strategies, open-ended resources, and purposeful play to extend children’s learning.
• Support children’s language development through high-quality interactions, modelling vocabulary, and encouraging communication.

2. Observation, Assessment & Planning

• Carry out accurate observations of children’s learning using approved systems (e.g., Famly).
• Record progress, identify next steps, and contribute to individual learning plans.
• Work with the team to plan high-quality activities and continuous provision enhancements.
• Participate in regular planning meetings and contribute ideas confidently.

3. Safeguarding & Welfare

• Maintain an unwavering commitment to safeguarding and follow all procedures rigorously.
• Identify and report concerns immediately in line with nursery policy.
• Ensure the environment is safe, clean, and risk assessed throughout the day.
• Promote children’s health and wellbeing through safe supervision, hygiene practices, and emotional support.

4. Building Positive Relationships

• Develop nurturing, respectful relationships with children that support secure attachments.
• Build strong partnerships with parents through daily communication and regular updates.
• Model professional behaviour at all times and support colleagues respectfully.

5. Environment, Routines & Organisation

• Set up and maintain purposeful, inviting learning areas and continuous provision.
• Follow routines (mealtimes, toilet training, sleep, transitions) calmly and consistently.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and resource management throughout the day.

6. Professional Conduct & Teamwork

• Work collaboratively with room leaders and colleagues to ensure consistency in practice.
• Attend staff meetings, training, and supervisions as required.
• Reflect on practice and seek opportunities for development.
• Follow all nursery policies including confidentiality, safeguarding, health and safety, equal opportunities, and behaviour management.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and child development.
• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding and commitment to children’s welfare.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and children.
• Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative.

Desirable Requirements

• Paediatric First Aid qualification.
• SEND experience or training.
• Experience using digital learning journals.
• Additional training in child development, behaviour support, or early communication.

Competencies & Personal Qualities

• Warm, nurturing, and responsive to children’s needs.
• Professional, reliable, and committed to high standards of care.
• Creative thinker with a passion for early years education.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Other

• Empathy to manage challenging behaviours or situations calmly.
• Motivation and drive to work in a busy, fast-paced early years environment.