Job Description

We are looking to hire a full time Early Years Educator to join our team of dedicated, caring individuals. We are looking for somebody who is genuinely committed to making a difference to a child's life and giving them the best possible start.

With only 38 children in any one day you really get to bond with your key children and feel part of a family. During these difficult financial times we are committed to ensuring that we can support staff as much as possible by, offering a free lunch on a daily basis. We provide a free health care scheme that enables you to get cash back on dental and optical and access to mental health support and counselling amongst other services. Up to 25 holidays per year + bank holidays. We close over Christmas ensuring you get to spend quality time with family and friends, we re-open shortly after the new year. The nursery has three training days per year where nursery provides lunch ranging from KFC to an afternoon tea. Staff are treated to quarterly thank you gifts ranging from Flowers in spring, Easter treats, staff appreciation key rings etc. Regular pay reviews. Free parking in a secure car park, good bus routes and train station near by.

The position is Mon - Wed 8.00am-6.00pm

JOB DESCRIPTION - Nursery Nurse / Early Years Educator

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO

Nursery Manager and Senior EYE

PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide high quality childcare that meets the professional inspection standards.

To provide a stimulating and effective curriculum, which will enhance children's emotional, social, physical and intellectual development.

SOCIAL CONDITIONS

Annual Leave

Starting at 20 days minimum, increasing 1 day per year of employment at the Nursery, up to a maximum of 25 days. Pro rata for part- time employees.

This allowance includes 3 or 4whole-Nursery days to be taken over the Christmas period - see below.
(*This will vary each year, depending on the calendar.)

Plus 8 statutory holidays.

Hours

37.5 hours per week

The Nursery is open 7.45am - 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year, closing from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day inclusive.

Flexible working, early and late shifts form part of the normal working pattern.

ECONOMIC CONDITIONS

Health Benefit scheme in place with Simply Health.

Nest pension scheme

Free lunch

Free parking

PROSPECTS

Promotion

The constraints on positions available within the Nursery's small staff team mean that there will be limited opportunities for promotion. However, the Nursery will of course be keen to retain and develop able and committed staff as far as is possible.

Training

All staff are expected to maintain a current awareness of professional and service issues, including a sound knowledge of core developmental theory and the needs of all children.

All staff are expected to be responsible for their own development.

Opportunities for further training and development will be made available.

QUALIFICATIONS

One of the following:

NNEB/CACHE Diploma/B TEC in Nursery Nursing or Childcare and Education

NVQ 3 or above in Childcare and Education

B(Ed) in an appropriate Early Years subject.

DISCLOSURE

The Nursery is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and any applicant is obliged to disclose

ALL

convictions and cautions, no matter how long ago they occurred and regardless of whether the offences were committed as an adult or a juvenile.

The post is subject to a DBS check and you will be placed on the Update Service.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 24,277.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Enhanced maternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ L3 in Early Years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: NLCN Rainbow
Expected start date: 05/05/2025