Childcare Practitioner – Pre‑Nursery

About the role

Northfields International School is seeking a qualified and passionate Childcare Practitioner to join its Pre‑Nursery team, caring for children aged 18 months to 3 years. This role contributes 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 and monitor children’s welfare continuously.
• Maintain developmental records, prepare three annual progress reports and record incidents promptly.
• Welcome children and families daily, communicate routines and updates clearly, and support new families during induction.

Required profile

• Educational background: School Certificate and Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
• Skilled in systematic observation and interpretation of young children’s developmental needs.
• Able to adapt the classroom environment based on ongoing observations and evaluate teaching strategies.
• Competent in monitoring and assessing each child’s progress and making appropriate referrals.