Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. Design and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum according to the guidelines established by Bright Horizons Family Solutions and the Care Commission.Review important decisions with his or her supervisor and maintain positive relationships with parents, children, and co-workers. Ensure safety and supervision of children at all times by meeting the physical demands of the position.
MAJOR FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES Staff/Child Interactions: Communicate and interact frequently, affectionately, and respectfully. Encourage and model appropriate behaviour and expectations. Be attentive, flexible, and supportive of children and their families. Practice positive discipline techniques.
Curriculum: Design and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, materials, activities, and environments on a daily basis that provides a balance. Demonstrate respect for diversity, independence, and creativity. Provide choice and maintain flexibility. Create documentation of children’s accomplishments.
Staff/Parent Interactions: Acknowledge and respond to all parents and visitors in a friendly, courteous, and professional demeanour. Invite input on child’s development and care. Communicate daily including events, and meetings. Share resources with parents.
Health/Safety/Nutrition: Supervise and interact with children, following all safety and health rules and knowing the number of children in group at all times. Maintain ratios and attendance records. Keep environment safe, organised, and accessible to children. Complete appropriate paperwork.
Professionalism: Maintain confidentiality. Ensure continuity of care and attend all required meetings/training. Demonstrate knowledge and flexibility of child care practices, continuing ongoing professional growth.
Teamwork: Establish and maintain a relationship of cooperation and respect. Participate in room and Centre responsibilities. Participate in teaching team, communicating directly and resolving conflicts quickly and professionally.
DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY —
May take action but must inform Manager when caring for a staff member or child with a significant injury, acknowledging and listening to a parent’s concern, record a neglect and abuse complaint, or recording an unusual incident. Nursery Nurse customarily and regularly exercises some discretion and independent judgment on a daily basis. Nursery Nurse to assist Nursery Assistants as needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Follow relevant National Standards and Bright Horizons Family Solutions guidelines. Ensure children’s safety. Demonstrate full range of motion. Be able to lift up to 20kgs. Supervise and interact with children outdoors. Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies. Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.
RECOMMENDED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS — We would expect Nursery Nurses to hold the HNV, NNEB, SVQ 3 or equivalent Nursery Nursing qualification together with relevant post-qualification experience within a day-care environment. Where appropriate, nursery nurses in their first year of service will be considered. For all posts, a current first-aid certificate will be an advantage as will evidence of post-qualification training. Candidates will need to be able to show a commitment to non-sexist, non-racist childcare practice, and be committed to high-quality childcare in partnership with parents. All candidates will be subject to Disclosure Scotland Checks.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed, not an exhaustive list of all essential

Term time working considered