Arthur's House is working with a lovely family-owned and run nursery in the heart of Pimlico. They are seeking a part-time group teacher (maternity cover) for their Butterfly session (3-4 years old). This role is initially for a term but with the possibility of extending to a further 2-3 terms. The ideal candidate will work as a key person and as part of the Young England Kindergarten team under the direction of the Principal and Head Teacher. The role involves providing safe, high-quality education and care for young children, meeting the individual needs of those attending the setting.


Main duties
1. To assist with the planning of the curriculum using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
curriculum for guidance.
2. To help set up the hall for the daily programme both in the morning and at lunchtime for
afternoon school. To help tidy away at the end of each session.
3. To act as a key person to a small group of children aged between 3 – 4 yrs in the Butterfly
Session; liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and
ensuring each child's needs are recognised and met.
4. To monitor and track each child within the EYFS and produce an electronic learning journal
through the Arc Pathway programme as evidence for each learning intention met. These are
to be updated regularly.
5. To demonstrate how you will cater for each individual child extending and supporting their
learning where needed.
6. To complete all the necessary paperwork concerning your key children and their
development.
7. To take part in parent-teacher meetings twice a year to discuss the progress of your key
children
8. Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
9. To advise the Principal and Head Teacher of any concerns e.g. over children, parents or the
safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
10. Strive to safeguard children by working to the organisation’s safeguarding code of conduct.
11. To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences.
12. To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection
procedures.
13. To support lunchtime duties within the setting.
14. To provide outdoor learning experiences for your key children alongside other practitioners.
15. To actively participate at team meetings, supervision meetings and appraisal meetings.
16. To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for your development.
17. To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other
staff, which is acquired as part of the job.
18. To be aware of and adhere to all the setting’s operational policies and procedures, e.g. health
and safety, promoting positive behaviour, first aid, fire precautions, dropping off and
collection of children, food safety, cleanliness of the setting etc.
19. To promote the nursery to current parents and potential parents.
20. To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by Principal and Head Teacher, in
accordance with the setting’s business plan/objectives.