Nursery Mentor

Job description / Role

Job overview

At Citizens School, our focus is on inspiring, empowering, and enabling all learners to thrive.
Your role will be to bring this vision to life u2013 guiding learners to discover their potential, encouraging them to take ownership of their learning, and supporting them in thriving in their own unique ways.

Key responsibilities:

Subject knowledge:

• Stay updated on best practices in early years education, implementing innovative teaching strategies.
• Understand early childhood development and create learning experiences suited to individual needs.
• Promote high standards of communication, collaboration, curiosity, and creativity.
• Develop literacy and numeracy skills through age-appropriate activities.

Curriculum design and adaptation:

• Plan and implement engaging learning experiences aligned with the nursery curriculum.
• Ensure lessons cater to diverse learning abilities, providing necessary support or challenge.
• Integrate digital resources and hands-on learning tools.
• Use assessment data to track progress and inform instruction.
• Maintain regular communication with parents on their childu2019s learning and well-being.

Learning and teaching:

• Create a safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment.
• Foster a love for learning through imaginative play and meaningful interactions.
• Adapt lessons to suit individual interests and learning paces.
• Support and encourage learners in developing positive behaviour, empathy and social skills.

Collaboration and community engagement:

• Engage in continuous professional development, seeking opportunities to enhance skills.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a strong learning culture.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers, supporting learning at home.
• Contribute to the wider school community and extracurricular programs.

Safeguarding, inclusion, and well-being:

• Ensure all learners feel safe, supported, and included.
• Follow school policies on safeguarding and child protection.
• Promote the holistic development of all learners, catering to their emotional and social needs.
• Model professional behaviour and maintain high personal standards in attendance and punctuality.

Other responsibilities:

• Support smooth transitions between nursery and primary school.
• Participate in school initiatives and events that enhance the early yearsu2019 experience.
• Take on additional responsibilities as required by the Nursery Leader or school administration.

Qualifications and experience:

• Bacheloru2019s degree in Early Childhood Education or CACHE 3.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role within a nursery or early years setting.
• Strong knowledge of child development, curriculum planning, and early years teaching methodologies.
• Experience in data analysis and report development is highly desirable.

Start date:

Jan 2026

Safeguarding commitment:

Citizens School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Diversity & inclusion statement:

Citizens School is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment. We value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and perspectives, and strive to build a team where diversity is respected and celebrated.