Childcare Practitioner

ROLE SUMMARY:

Northfields International School is a premier independent co-educational day school in Mauritius that provides an English-medium education for over 1300 boys and girls aged between 18 months and 18 years.  Northfields is well known for its traditional values, family atmosphere, and sustained emphasis on the holistic development of each student. Excellence and leadership skills are fostered through their rigorous programme of academic study combined with dynamic and varied extracurricular activities and service as action programmes. Northfields is committed to inspiring our diverse learning community to make a positive impact as active global citizens.

The Northfields campus in Labourdonnais is situated on owned freehold property and incorporates numerous subject classrooms, dedicated science labs, computer suites, art studios, a design and Special Education Needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support room.  Northfields offers internationally recognised educational programmes and qualifications for Cambridge and the International Baccalaureate. The curriculum progression in the school begins with Regio Emelia Pre-Nursery, followed by the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). Students from the Primary School may progress to Secondary School, where they follow the 5-year Cambridge curriculum in Years 7-11, culminating with the Cambridge IGCSE examination at the end of Year 11. Students in Sixth Form then follow the 2-year IB Diploma Programme (DP) or Cambridge A level.

Apart from being an authorised IB World School, the quality of Northfields is further bolstered through the school’s accreditation with the Council of International Schools (CIS) and membership with the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA) and Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA). Northfields is registered and licensed in Mauritius with the Ministry of Gender Equality & Welfare for our Pre-Nursery, with the Early Childhood Care and Education Authority (ECCEA) and the Ministry of Education and Human Resources for the Primary School and the Private Secondary Education Authority (PSEA) for our Secondary School.

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.