Early Years Educator
About Us:
Linden Tree Nursery Schools is a group of small, Frobelian nursery schools local to Clapham which has been providing early years education to children aged 6 months to 5 years old since 2005.
Our vision:
To raise the profile of the Froebelian approach by creating a group of small Froebelian nursery schools that offer young children a quality early years’ experience delivered by knowledgeable and qualified educators.
Why join our team?
- Small teams dedicated to learning and growing together
- Training on the Froebelian approach
- Opportunities to grow and develop, experiencing all aspects of nursery business
- Enhanced benefits package (see below)
- Dedicated wellbeing team to support all employees
- Dedicated Learning and Development team who deliver in-house mentoring
Linden Tree Nursery Schools is offering a fantastic opportunity for a full time permanent (Qualified or Unqualified - training towards Level 3 offered) early years educator to join our dedicated, diverse and nurturing team within our small group of three Nursery Schools in South London.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Working closely with LTNS team to create a safe learning environment for children to develop and grow organically through their play
- Developing enabling environments which meet individual needs in line with the Froebelian approach
- Carefully observing children’s learning and development and documenting this
- Planning in the moment and implementing learning experiences in alignment with the EYFS framework
- Building positive relationships with children and families
- Adhering to the LTNS safeguarding policy at all times
Requirements or Skills:
- A full and relevant Level 2/3 qualification in Childcare such as EYE, NVQ, CACHE or recognised equivalent
- A good working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Experience working in a nursery environment
- The right to work in the UK and a clear enhanced DBS
Benefits:
- Frobelian training and professional development training
- Funded training opportunities available following probation for Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas in Early Years with Best Practice Network and EYITT
- Annual staff bonus based on nursery occupancy
- Two nursery based teacher development days each year for professional development (2 Inset days per year)
- Staff Appreciation days and staff social events
- Company Pension Scheme contributions
- Staff counselling service
- Staff awards and team building events
- Uniform free workplace
- 33 days holiday plus 3 wellbeing days
“I wanted to educate people to be free, to think, to take action for themselves.”
Froebel in Lilley 1967:41
For more information about our nursery schools please visit www.ltns.org.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate
Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London SW11 6SF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 in Early Years Education or equivalent (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
