Childcare Practitioner

We are seeking a qualified and passionate Childcare Practitioner to join our Pre Nursery team, working with children aged approximately 18 months old to 3 years old. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a nurturing, inclusive, and engaging learning environment within a dynamic international school community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences that promote curiosity, development, and independence.
• Create and maintain a safe, clean, organised, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Plan and implement structured activities and thematic learning based on children's needs and interests.
• Support cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development through a balance of guided learning and play.
• Provide essential caregiving routines to ensure toddlers’ well-being and comfort.
• Monitor children’s welfare continuously and promote positive behaviour, social interaction, and emotional regulation.
• Maintain developmental records, including observations, milestone tracking, and work samples.
• Prepare and share three annual progress reports covering developmental, social-emotional, and academic growth.
• Record and report incidents or accidents promptly, ensuring parental acknowledgement.
• Welcome children and families daily, creating a positive start and end to each school day.
• Communicate daily routines, activities, and important updates clearly with families.
• Support new families through a smooth and welcoming induction process.
• Build and maintain respectful, collaborative relationships with parents, colleagues, and school leadership

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Educational Background:

• School Certificate
• Diploma in early Childhood Education

Knowledge & Experience:

• Skilled in systematic observation and interpretation of young children's developmental needs.
• Able to adapt and modify the classroom environment based on ongoing observations to meet individual interests and learning styles.
• Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of teaching strategies and the classroom setup.
• Monitor and assess each child’s individual progress, tailoring support accordingly.
• Competent in identifying patterns of growth and behaviour to inform appropriate referrals and recommendations to parents when necessary

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.