Early Years Educator

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Years Educator to join our childcare team. The ideal 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 an excellent opportunity to utilise your management and leadership skills within a vibrant early childhood education setting. The successful applicant will have experience working with children and a strong understanding of childcare practices, ensuring the delivery of high-quality early years education.

Duties

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities that promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Supervise children during playtime, meals, and rest periods, ensuring their safety at all times.
• Foster positive relationships with children and their families through effective communication and regular updates on progress.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and welcoming environment in line with health and safety regulations.
• Support colleagues in managing daily operations within the nursery or childcare setting.
• Lead by example in demonstrating excellent childcare practices and behaviour management strategies.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as record keeping, attendance monitoring, and reporting incidents when necessary.
• Drive organisational initiatives to enhance the quality of early childhood education programmes.

Skills

• Proven experience in management and leadership within early years settings or childcare environments.
• Strong working knowledge of early childhood education principles and nursery practices.
• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to engage effectively with children, parents, and team members.
• Demonstrated ability to work compassionately with children of various ages and backgrounds.
• Organised with the capacity to plan activities that support individual developmental needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also demonstrating leadership qualities.
• Valid driving licence is desirable for roles involving transportation or outreach activities.
• A recognised qualification in early childhood education or childcare is preferred but not essential for all roles. This position provides an enriching environment where you can make a meaningful difference in young children's lives while developing your professional skills within a supportive team.

Pay: £12.75-£14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person