Job Description

Job Description: Supply Early Years Practitioner

Status and Hours: Variable according to Nursery requirements and availability

Responsible to: Nursery Manager

It is expected that all Early Years Practitioners will be fully aware of and will implement the school’s policies on child protection, Health and Safety and management of children’s behaviour. This will require attendance at relevant inservice training.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Interacting effectively and enthusiastically with children

Motivating and supporting children’s participation in learning experiences appropriate to their needs

Promoting and valuing each individual child and supporting their care and welfare in accordance with standards set by the Care Inspectorate

Monitoring and tracking

Promoting equality and awareness of cultural diversity, ensuring that every child experiences a fair and friendly environment

Providing a suitable role model for children and encouraging high standards of behaviour

Planning, implementing and evaluating child-centred learning experiences in line with the early level of the Curriculum for Excellence and Pre-Birth to Three: Positive Outcomes for Scotland’s Children and Families

Consulting with children and parents and carers during the planning process

Involving children in the setting and clearing up of practical activities

Observing and assessing children using a range of methods including skilful questioning and dialogue

Liaising with parents on day-to-day matters concerning their children’s welfare and development and offering appropriate support

Recording observations regularly, contributing to children’s profiles

Communication with parents, formally and informally on the wellbeing and progress of children

Reporting to Nursery Lead any observations/concerns in relation to children and their development

Engaging in continuous professional development to keep abreast of current developments and trends as well as statutory requirements

Taking responsibility for implementing whole school and Nursery policies

Encouraging children to adopt good hygiene practice e.g. hand washing and tooth brushing

Working as part of a team, maintaining good communication and flexibility where required

• Making contributions at staff meetings and INSET days

Promoting parental participation and effective partnerships with parents and the community

Liaising with and develop positive and productive relationships with professionals from a wide range of agencies, including Health and Social Work and contribute to joint reports, review meetings or case conferences as appropriate

Liaising with staff working at other stages to promote continuity in particular for children at points of transition

• Assessing the workplace on a daily basis and report potential hazards

Ensuring that the indoor and outdoor play environments are safe and secure

Ensuring that all playrooms and communal areas are kept tidy and well maintained

• Mounting and display children’s work in the nursery and foyer areas

• Following infection control procedures at all times

Assisting in the organisation management and replenishment of resources

Contributing to the evaluation of the work of the team and participating in activities which support evaluation of the establishment’s work using the National Care Standards

Making positive contributions to the strategic and operational planning process

• Participating in staff development and review

• Participating in the training of students and/or work experience pupils

• Supporting the Christian ethos of Hamilton College

Additional Duties at the direction of the School Management

These duties are not exhaustive and additional duties may be required from time to time to ensure the safe and smooth running of the Nursery.

August 2026