Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Early Years Educator to join our team that provides high-quality care and education to young children. The ideal candidate will be caring, enthusiastic and an experienced room leader, ideally with expereince with children aged 0-2 years. The candidate will have a passion for working with children and creating a nurturing learning environment. The applicant must have NVQ Level 3/BTEC National Diploma or equivalent and have experience of delivering the EYFS with under 5's.
We are extremely proud of what we have achieved at Cheeky Monkeys Nursery since it was established in 2000 and we are very passionate about Early Years. We are a learning community so there will be opportunities for further training and professional growth. We have obtained 3 consecutive OUTSTANDING grades from OFSTED
Our nursery is registered for 45 children from birth to 5 years and are open from 8am to 6:00pm 5 days per week. Hours will be based on a 37.5 hours per week with 5 weeks paid holiday per year.
Duties
- Lead and manage the daily operation of the baby rooms
-Create a safe, nuturing and stimulating enviorment that supports each child's development.
- Plan and deliver engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework.
- Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
-monitor children's progress and maintain accurate observations and records.
-Ensure high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and hygiene are maintained
- Support, mentor and motivate baby room staff to deliver outstanding care.
- Work closely with the nursery management team to maintain quality standards.
- Drive continuous improvement in teaching practices
- Demonstrate leadership skills in guiding and supporting other staff members
Skills
- Experience in childcare or early childhood education
- Expereince with children under 5. Ideally expereince with working with children from 0-2 years
- Expereince leading or supervising a nursery room
- Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding requirments
- Knowledge of nursery best practices
- Strong leadership qualities
Cheeky Monkeys Nursery will thoroughly vet all applications and require two excellent references. As safeguarding is priority a DBS will be applied for for the successful applicant prior to commencement of employment, this is in line with the Birmingham Early Years Safeguarding Procedures.
This post is subject to a six month trial period. Regular supervisions and staff training will take place.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Experience:
- Childcare: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
