Who we are looking for:
We are looking for an Early Years Educator to join us on a part time basis working 15 - 20 hours per week, from 11am to 2pm or 11am - 3pm, Monday to Friday to cover the busy lunch time periods at our exceptional nursery
You should join us if:
- You are an Early Years Practitioner who is genuinely passionate about education and changing children’s lives
- You have a relevant early years qualification (level 2 or above)
- You have previous experience working with children
- You have a positive outlook (someone who always sees the glass as half full)
- You have bags of drive and motivation with a ‘make it happen’ attitude
- You love customer service (you want to make people happy)
- You bring high energy to every task you take on, and a solutions driven approach to problems
What you will be doing:
- Be responsible for the delivery of our 'learning through play’ educational ethos and bespoke curriculum
- Innovate with activities and constantly challenge your children's learning and development
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with parents
- Promote child welfare and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times
- Work on a shift pattern within the nursery's opening hours (7:30am-6:30pm) What we can offer you:
- Up to 28 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) to start (rises with length of service) - (the holiday will be pro rata to 20 working hours per week)
- 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 work life solutions / edenred.
3. Staff health Insurance Cash Plan.
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
Please ensure your CV/profile includes your personal email address as this will be used to arrange phone screens for successful candidates. Our safer recruitment procedures includes carrying out Enhanced DBS checks
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dartford, Kent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
