An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, inspirational and committed qualified nursery officer to join our well established nursery team.
The candidate must hold a level 2 or 3 qualification or above, the right candidate is to have a hands on approach and a passion for caring and nurturing the development of all children. We are searching for someone with a strong character who isn't afraid to use their initiative.
You will be a key person, responsible for the care, welfare and education of the children in your group. To do this you will need a comprehensive knowledge of the EYFS and be able to demonstrate good teaching practice. The position requires the candidate to form good working relationships with parents, positive and approachable attitude in order to support our friendly, hardworking and welcoming team.
First aid and food hygiene is desirable, but training can be organised.
Job title: Early Years Educator
Purpose of post
· To be flexible to the needs of the children and nursery
· To ensure high standard of care and education
· To communicate effectively and professionally with children and staff and provide an enabling and stimulating learning environment for all individual children.
· To have a working knowledge of EYFS and put this into practice through planning and assessments.
· Work with and support children
· Work as part of a team
· Build and maintain strong partnerships with parents
· Passion for the role in developing new learning experiences
Responsible to Management
Duties and responsibilities
· Delivery a range of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your room.
· To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys.
· Support all staff and engage in a good staff team and share new ideas within the nursery.
· Liaise with and support parents and other family members during our workshop and charity day events.
· To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, staff meetings, parent evening, fundraising events etc.
· To be flexible within working practices of the nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment within the room and the setting of rooms etc.
· Undertake risk assessments of the children's learning environments both indoor & outdoor
· Read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures.
· To respect the confidentiality of all information received.
· To ensure that mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing and working in conjunction with our model eating.
· Washing and changing children as required.
· To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.
· To uphold the standards of the nursery at all times, both within work hours and outside.
· To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children regardless of any disabilities, family backgrounds or medical history.
· First Aid (Preferred)
· Food Hygiene (Preferred)
· Hold a Level 2 or 3 qualification in early years childcare & education or above
Hours of Work
· 40hrs per Week, shift within the opening times 7.30-6.30
Bonus schemes and the chance to build and develop professionally in the nursery & company to positions such as room leaders, deputies & managers etc
Staff have their birthday off on top of their holiday entitlement and we offer staff wellbeing packages where we visit Centre Parcs & London.
Job Types: Full-time/Part Time, Permanent
Starting Salary: To be discussed depending on Qualification Level
Additional pay:
- Bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus
- Performance bonus
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Your Birthday Off
Schedule:
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
