Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Educator to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in nurturing and developing the young minds of children in our care. This position requires a strong commitment to early childhood education, with an emphasis on creating a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement age-appropriate educational activities that promote children's physical, emotional, and social development. Foster a positive learning environment by encouraging children to explore, ask questions, and express themselves creatively. Manage daily routines, including meal times, nap times, and play activities, ensuring the well-being of each child. Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues to build strong relationships and support children's learning journeys. Observe and assess children's progress, documenting their development and sharing insights with parents and guardians. Collaborate with other educators to create a cohesive curriculum that meets the needs of all children in the nursery setting. Maintain a clean, safe, and organised environment that adheres to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Minimum qualification required - Level 2 in early years Experience working with children in a nursery or childcare setting is essential. Strong leadership skills to guide and inspire both children and fellow team members. Excellent communication skills in English to effectively engage with children, parents, and colleagues. A background in early childhood education is highly desirable. Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a calm demeanour in a busy environment. A genuine drive for fostering children's growth and development through creative play and structured learning experiences.
If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young children and possess the necessary skills to thrive as an Early Years Educator, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Benefits of working for us;

Career progression within the nursery and beyond Lovely small group sizes of children to ensure lots of opportunity for close working Small team of staff which ensures a lovely team atmosphere across the nursery Strong management support for all our team A passion to ensure we deliver high quality and care for all our children and families Continual support and training to ensure you are always developing Paid training time provided Uniform, First aid training, food hygiene and DBS provided for all staff Paid lunch breaks Free Lunch Birthdays off (extra days holiday each year) Discounted childcare for working parents Dedicated training and support for career progression 3 & 4 days working week Small family run environment - everyone matters
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 22,880.00-39,460.84 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free or subsidised travel Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Starbeck HG2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Early childhood education: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Starbeck HG2 (preferred)
Work Location: In person