Job Description

VD Recruitment is proud to partner with a distinguished nursery group with over 45 years of experience in early years education. With locations across London, Brighton & Hove, Worthing, and Cambridge, this nursery has developed a bespoke curriculum inspired by Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Forest School philosophies, designed to lay the foundations for an exceptional life through education.

They offer a rewarding career in early years education which provides you with great progression prospects, an attractive salary and a whole host of employee benefits.

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Nursery Educator ( Level 3) .You will work with the Manager and colleagues in maintaining an excellent standard of care and education for children from 6 months to 5 years.

Location - Tooting SW17

Salary Offered - £25k - £30k

Hours - 40 / week working between 7.30am to 6pm

Below are some of the fabulous benefits offered -

•          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

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 Educator

•          Full and Relevant Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Education

•          Minimum 3 years’ Nursery experience

•          Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance.

•          Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.

•          Knowledge of and commitment to: child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and SEN/Inclusion

•          Experience of working as a key worker for a group of children and their families

•          Ability to observe, assess and report on children's behaviour

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 07398846041