Job Description

Senior Early Years Educator

Foxes Bridge Farm Day Nursery - Part of the Farm Day Nurseries group

Farm Day Nurseries Ltd is a leading early years education provider. Offering a warm, nurturing environment where passionate educators help children thrive through nature-based learning onsite at our stunning day nursery settings, based on award winning farm parks.

Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive, forward-thinking company that values professional growth, creativity, and a genuine love for childhood development.

Foxes Bridge Farm Day Nursery is a 40 place Early years setting based onsite at Foxes Bridge Farm. We focus on nature based play, and outdoor learning. We follow a child led curiosity approach to children's development.

We have a new vacancy now available for full time, Qualified and experienced Senior Early Years Educator, to join our Under 2's room.

This is a great position for a Practitioner who is looking for that next step in their career. We will fully support and encourage your professional growth in this full time, permanent position.

Come and visit us, and see for yourself what makes us so special!

We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

50% off childcare - from day one with us! Wellbeing ambassadors in all our settings, to look after your health and wellbeing WPA "NHS Top up" - including a 24/7 helpline, access to private doctors appointments, money back on healthcare expenses Tastecard for all permanent staff - Offering up to 50% off various restaurants, cafes, take aways, cinema tickets & days out. Free lunches and drinks every day for our staff 28 days annual holiday, increasing with service up to 33 days Refer a friend bonus up to 500 per referral - no limit on the number of referrals you can make! An open door management policy across all of our settings - You should always feel like you can come and talk to us. Access to various training courses, and ongoing progression and development opportunities Regular staff/team outings and celebrations - let your hair down, you deserve it! Free staff uniform - comfortable polo shirts, and a coat for outdoors! Enhanced NEST Pension scheme for all staff - for a comfortable future retirement! Monthly staff lotteries and employee of the month - it could be you! Length of service awards and gifts - recognising your loyalty! Staff awards ceremony - with prizes worth up to 500! Staff summer bbq, and Christmas party Extra little "thank you" gifts for Valentines, Easter, Staff appreciation day, Christmas and other special annual days! Relocation packages - If you fancy a change of scenery? Cycle to work scheme - we will help you buy your new bike! Free parking

Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for confident Early Years Educators, who are looking to get their teeth into a new challenge. You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities.

You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS and implement accordingly, and have experience in a similar role. You must have a relevant early years qualification, level 3 or above. This position is full time, 40 hours per week.
Please note the nursery is open from 7:30am-6:30pm, Monday to Friday and so shift patterns will be rotating within these opening hours. Please make sure you can commit to early and late shifts before applying.

"Foxes Bridge Farm Day Nursery - Doing what's best for children and our staff"

Farm Day Nurseries committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,784.00 per year

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday
Experience:

Early childhood education: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: FBFDN-S/EYP