Level 3 Childcare Educator

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who is passionate about working with children to join our team. A fantastic opportunity has opened in our nursery for someone that is kind, caring and passionate about children's Care and Development.

Applicants must be able to eat and drink pretend food, sit on small chairs, sing nursery rhymes with a smile, pretend to be a Gruffalo and go on a Bear Hunt. Enjoy getting messy along with reliable, friendly, hardworking, communicative and be able to work on their own initiative as well as being part of a team. You must have a good level of written and verbal communication skills and be able to carry out observations and assessments. In-depth knowledge of the EYFS curriculum is required as you will have your own key group of children, with the support of the team and room leader.

Our Nursery opens from 7:30am to 6:00pm, you will be working 30+ hours per week. You will be working various shifts so it’s important that you do not live too far away if you use public transport. We will expect you to arrive for work at least 10 minutes before your shift starts. We are open all year round and are closed on Bank Holidays.

Incentives are offered to all staff through opportunity for wage increases and additional annual leave for exceptional practice.

There is opportunity for continued professional development and training as continuing to learn and grow as a team is very important to us.

Please consider all of these things before applying for this job.

Duties include:
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children in your care
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and educational programs
- Supervise children during playtime, meals, and rest periods
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the childcare area
- Communicate with parents regarding their child's progress and any concerns that may arise