Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Educator to join our childcare team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children, supporting their developmental needs through engaging activities and personalised care. This role offers excellent opportunity's to utilise your leadership skills while making a positive impact on children's early learning experiences.
Duties
- Plan and deliver age-appropriate educational activities that promote cognitive, social, and emotional development
- Supervise and support children during play, learning sessions, and mealtimes
- Maintain a safe and clean environment in accordance with health and safety regulations
- Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and staff team through effective communication
- Monitor and record children's progress, providing feedback to parents and team members
- Assist in organising daily routines and special events within the nursery or childcare setting
- Support colleagues with leadership tasks as needed to ensure smooth daily operations
- Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance childcare practices and early childhood education knowledge
Skills
- Proven experience with children, ideally within nursery or early childhood education settings
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with children, parents, and colleagues
- Knowledge of childcare regulations, health & safety standards, and early childhood development principles (pre-birth to 3- Being Me and Curriculum of Excellence
- Organised with the ability to plan activities that cater to diverse learning needs
- Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic about fostering young children's growth and learning
This role is ideal for individuals committed to nurturing young minds while demonstrating strong leadership qualities. Applicants should be eager to contribute positively to a dynamic family childcare environment that values professional development and teamwork.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13,988.00-£26,582.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Childcare : 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
