Job Description

We are on the hunt for a magical unicorn/ childcare superstar!

If you love to take a walk through the deep dark woods with the Gruffalo, go on an adventure with the mighty pups and love to sing and dance with lots of energy then you are the early years educator for us!

Onto the finer details...

Our Superhero Educator must

hold a Level 3 childcare Qualification

Show commitment to continual professional development, undertaking additional training as required

Able to work within an equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory manner at all times

Have a strong and open commitment to safeguard and protect all children in our care

Administer First Aid as appropriate; on the condition that a full and relevant paediatric First Aid Certificate is in place

Responsible for organising the safe evacuation of children and staff during a fire drill remaining calm at all times

Responsibility for the safety, cleanliness, health and hygiene of all toys, rooms, and equipment

Maintain and uphold a clean, safe and hygienic working environment for the children

Uphold quality customer service in relation to the children, parents and potential customers

Encourage parental involvement and initiate close liaisons with parents.

Ensure personal feedback is given to parents in relation to their child's time with us

Ensure that the wellbeing of the children is paramount at all times to include the provision of dietary and nutritional requirements, individual routines and needs are met and parent wishes are followed through

Model best practice, engaging in play and interactions with the children continuously; the children must always be a priority and at the centre of all actions undertaken

Providing safe, creative, appropriate play opportunities, preparation of activities and organising the planning to meet children's individual needs.

Undertake the role of a key worker for small groups of children providing you are based permanently in a room.

Develop appropriate relationships with work colleagues, ensuring that positive working environments are maintained, with effective communication as a team

In order to apply for this role, please email us ( info@thebluestrawberry.com) or you can call on 01926 886900 to request an application form. We are a safer recruitment company and this is the only way to apply for the position.

The Blue Strawberry is an equal opportunities employer who is committed to promoting the welfare and safety of our children. All successful applications will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and subject to references.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,688.00-27,040.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025