Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Educator to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, supporting their development and learning through engaging activities. This position requires strong communication skills, leadership qualities, and a genuine love for working with children.

Duties

Plan and implement age-appropriate educational activities that promote physical, emotional, and social development. Create a safe and welcoming nursery environment where children feel secure and encouraged to explore. Manage daily routines, including meal times, nap times, and play sessions, ensuring all children's needs are met. Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues to build strong relationships and support each child's individual needs. Observe and assess children's progress, documenting their achievements and areas for improvement. Collaborate with other educators to develop a cohesive approach to early childhood education. Drive initiatives that promote inclusivity and diversity within the nursery setting.

Qualifications

A full and relevant Level 2 qualification in Early Childhood Education or Childcare is essential. Previous experience working with children in a nursery or similar setting is highly desirable. Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a team effectively. Excellent communication skills in English to engage with children, parents, and staff. A genuine passion for childcare and early years education. Ability to drive initiatives that enhance the learning experience for children.
If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on young lives and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position as an Early Years Educator.

Benefits of working with us:

Additional leave

Childcare discount

Company events and celebrations.

Discounted or free food

Private medical insurance including dental, optician, GP services, physio, counselling services.

Wellness programme

Additional benefits include:

1. Employer contribution to Pensions.
2. Access to exclusive discounts with major retailers for staff through My Discounts Reward Gateway (https://www.rewardgateway.com/uk/solution/employee-discounts-scheme)
3. Staff health Insurance Cash Plan. (https://www.wpa.org.uk/)
4. The nursery is closed between the dates of Christmas and New Year that is part of the statutory holiday entitlement. These dates will be advised to you in advance.
5. Birthday Leave in addition to your statutory holidays.

6. Individual training and development programme

The successful applicant will have an excellent team working ethic and will be able to bring suggestions and ideas to the setting and enhance our practice. Have excellent knowledge of EYFS, recording observations, assessment and progress, planning next steps and individual learning plans for key children. Keeping records up to date and compliance with EYFS requirements, Communicating with parents. You need to be motivated with the determination to deliver outstanding learning outcomes for children in your care.

An enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory professional references are required before any employment can be confirmed.

Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. Therefore, it is essential in making your application that you disclose any information requested in respect of applicable convictions and cautions (including, as applicable any reprimands or final warnings).

This post may be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, in which case applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are 'spent' under the provision of the Act unless the conviction or caution is "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). Any such 'protected' conviction or caution is not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. All guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found in the DBS filtering collection, available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-filtering-guidance . The fact that a pending charge, conviction, caution, reprimand, or final warning has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this role but any failure to disclose any such information will result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,397.00-27,040.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Childcare Company events Discounted or free food Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Language:

Fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:

full and relevant Level 2 qualification in childcare (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person