Early Years Educator

Become a Buttercups Early Years Educator 
Role: Early Years Educator
Location: Chiswick Lane W4
Hours: 40 hours per week
Flexi Option: Option to flex your hours over 4 day week
Salary: £27000-£30000
Qualification: NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent

Why join the Buttercups Family?

You are amazing – even if you don’t know it yet! As an Early Years Educator you are preparing the next generation for the challenges ahead; teaching them to ask questions, take risks and be mindful of the people and the world around them. We know just how hard - and how rewarding - this job is, which is why we will support you every step of the way.

At Buttercups we believe that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why we strive to offer our staff every opportunity to develop with us to reach their full potential. We offer in-house and external training (wherever possible within working hours) including in exciting disciplines such as Forest School Leadership and Montessori. When you join Buttercups you join the whole group, so you have career opportunities across our eight nurseries. You also have the confidence of knowing that you are joining a team that offers Outstanding childcare, as it has done for over 40 years.

Flexi Working

Time off work is important to keep to you fresh, enthusiastic and raring to go. This is why we have introduced the Buttercups 4-day week. This allows you to choose to work your 40 hours over 4 days, giving you an extra day off every week!

The Role

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Early Years Practitioner who can fill our children’s days with fun and wonder! You will be responsible for:
•   Delivering our ‘Learning through play’ ethos;
•   Developing innovative activities to challenge our children;
•   Building excellent relationships with children, parents and colleagues;
•   Promoting child welfare and ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed.

Benefits

•   Great career path and promotion prospects;
•   Further Training including in Forest School Leadership and Montessori;
•   4-day week option;
•   Discount on Childcare Fees (50% from day one increasing to 66% with service);
•   Fun social events throughout the year and an annual Christmas party;
•   Celebration of hard work – bonuses, vouchers and social events;
•    33 days holidays pa 
•   Discounts on high street shops such as Asda, Currys and PC World;
•   Wellbeing Centre;
•   Employee Assistance Programme.

Location - Chiswick Lane

Where Montessori meets Forest School. With its dedicated Montessori classroom and huge garden complete with mini forest, Buttercups Chiswick Lane offers a new concept in Early Years Educations – half the day in the Montessori classroom and half the day in Forest School.

Facilities: Large open plan nursery with Montessori classroom and mini forest for Forest School.

Nursery Manager: Sara, a Senior Manager who has been with Buttercups for over 20 years and is very experienced in supporting staff.

How to get here: Nearest tube Stamford Brook (0.6 km). Buses: 190, 110, 237, 267, 

What’s nearby: Chiswick High Road with its shops and cafe s 

Address: Buttercups Lodge, Homefield Recreation Ground, Chiswick Lane, London W4 2AT

What you will bring
•   NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years, NNEB, Montessori Diploma, Early Years Degree or QTS;
•   Strong knowledge of EYFS and children’s learning and development;
•   Excellent interpersonal skills;
•   Self-motivation, innovation and a positive outlook;
•   Good verbal and written communication skills;
•   Strong planning and organisational skills;
•   Lots of energy; and above all,
•   A passion for delivering amazing educational experiences to children.

How to apply

Does this sound like your perfect position if so please submit your CV.

An Enhanced DBS check and reference checks will be carried out prior to employment.