Early Years Educator

VD Recruitment has partnered with a leading chain of Nursery Schools that have been educating children for over forty-five years and have created a bespoke curriculum that draws inspiration from a range of established and time-proven pedagogies including Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Forest School. Are you looking for a rewarding career in early years education which provides you with great progression prospects, an attractive salary and a whole host of employee benefits?

Within your position as a Nursery Educator, you will work with the Manager and colleagues in maintaining an excellent standard of care and education for children from birth to five years.

Location – Twickenham TW1 & TW2

Salary Offered - £25k - £27k

Hours - 40 hours / week. Flexibility offered.

Key responsibilities as a Nursery Educator:

• Maintain a safe, stimulating environment appropriate to the age of the children.
• Ensuring that the health, welfare, and safety of all the children in the setting are met.
• Ensure compliance towards all the policies and procedures.
• Plan and implement play and educational activities according to the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework
• Encourage each child to reach his or her individual potential.
• Demonstrating an understanding of the care and educational needs of children
• Keep clear and precise observations and records as required.
• Maintain and update key child profiles.
• Develop effective professional relationships with children, parents, colleagues, and other professionals.
• Treat all children with respect, equality, and dignity.
• Attend relevant training sessions both inside and outside the setting.
• Attend all appropriate staff meetings, open days, parents’ evenings, etc. as required.

Person Specification for the ideal Nursery Educator

· Minimum Level 3 in Childcare & Education and a strong desire to make a difference!

· The ability to deliver high-quality practice.

· Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures.

· Excellent communication skills.

Below are some of the fabulous benefits offered by this company-

· An industry leading salary with competitive benefits

· Access to employee wellbeing programmes and the Club

· Flexibility that suits you

· Ongoing training and professional development

· Cycle to Work scheme

· Discounted childcare up to 50%

· Employee discounts and offers

· Beautiful settings to work in, featuring recent or planned investment in resources and environments

The positions are subject to an Enhanced DBS certificate and references.

If you have the relevant experience & qualification and would like to be a part of a progressive team please send your cv or call on 07398846041.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee mentoring programme
• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

School type:

• Day nursery

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Twickenham, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

• Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Educator: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person