Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Early Years Educator to join our team in providing high-quality care and education to young children. The ideal candidate will have a proven strong background in childcare and early childhood education, as well as a strong interest and/or qualification in outdoor learning or Forest School. You will need the ability to think outside the box and plan in-the-moment.

Our children learn to be incredibly independent and are treated with the utmost respect. We truly put children at the centre of everything we do. A genuine love of child-led learning, connecting with nature and lots of all-weather outdoor play is an absolute must!

You must be dedicated and excited about raising a new generation of global citizens, and must be committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment to all children and their families.

We are very much a setting where everyone mucks in with everything. You will be warm, hard-working, organised and willing to get stuck in with every aspect of nursery life.

Duties:

- Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children
- Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues
- Work effectively as part of a team
- Drive continuous improvement in the nursery environment
- Support the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, safeguarding policies, and best practices in childcare

-Observe and assess children's progress, maintaining accurate records of their development

Skills:

- Experience working with young children in a childcare setting
- Excellent communication skills
- Drive to create a stimulating and engaging environment for children
- Proficient in English language
- Qualifications in Early Childhood Education or relevant field

- Qualification and/or strong interest in outdoor learning, Forest School or other alternative and progressive approaches to early child education

Details:

Join us in creating a nurturing and enriching environment for children to learn and grow.

You will have set hours each week, which will include 8am starts and 5pm finishes. The hours will be over 4 days each week, with Thursday as the day off. You will also need to be available to help with occasional holiday clubs, training, evening meetings and special events at weekends. The nursery is predominantly term-time, with several days of school holiday club through the year.

Experience in a Level 3 practitioner role is essential. We would love you to have additional training in Outdoor Learning and/or Forest School, or a very keen interest in pursuing this.

Application process:

To apply please send your CV and covering letter, clearly stating your availability for interview and start date.

Suitable candidates will be sent an application form, and offered a telephone interview initially.

Start date: Tuesday 6th January (with some training days through December)

Application form deadline: Friday 31st October

All offers will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable references and the right to work in the UK, in line with our policies.

If you are enthusiastic about shaping young minds and making a difference in their early years, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as an Early Years Educator.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.70 per hour

Expected hours: 26 - 30 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person