Qualified Early Years Educator

Do you hold a Level 2/3 Childcare qualification?

We are looking for hard working Educators and Practitioners. This role will support in planning and monitoring the nursery environment and implementing essential policies and procedures. This role will require creative thought and strong understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage statutory requirements and best practice for childcare.

The Early Years Educator/Practitioner shall assist with the following:

• To collaborate with colleagues to plan and implement activities that engage and challenge children as well as encourage progression through the stages of development.
• Complete all daily nursery tasks as delegated by the Room Leader.
• To be aware of and adhere to all nursery policies & procedures and risk assessments.
• To comply with child:staff ratios to ensure that children are supervised at all times.
• To report any safeguarding concerns and document any incidents and accidents.
• To carry out observations on key children.
• To ensure effective communication is maintained with regard to children’s welfare and the organisation of the day.
• To adhere to the company’s Equality policy ensuring that children, parents and the staff team are valued and practice is positive and non-discriminatory.
• To give regular feedback to the Room Leader and Third in Charge about the children including any complaints received or any situation that may be detrimental to the nursery and agree on actions required or taken to resolve such issues accordingly.
• To consider every single day as an “inspection” day by OFSTED and ensure that the rooms are always compliant and can achieve an “outstanding” rating.

*Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties to this post may be added.

What we offer:

• We want you to love working for us – refer a friend to work with us and you’ll receive up to £250!
• Healthcare Benefits (Dental, Optical, Physio, Health Screenings, Hospital Admissions and more) after 1 year service.
• Paid training x3 days per year and free accredited online training working with Noodle Now.
• Termly Performance Rewards Scheme: Gym membership, Shopping vouchers, Spa Treatments, and more!
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice from housing/land lord issues, debt management and bereavement. This service is also available to your partner and children who live with you.
• Free Paediatric First Aid training through accredited provider.
• Annual team bonding day and Christmas dinner.
• Birthday day off after 1 year service.
• Duvet Days.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Pay: £28,080.00-£30,160.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Do you hold an English Qualification (e.g. GCSE, A Level, O Level, Functional Skills)?

Licence/Certification:

• Level 2/3 (or higher) in Early Years (preferred)

Work Location: In person