Early Years Educator

YMCA-DG; Axbridge; À distance; GBP 21 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health plan

Annual leave

Training opportunities

Gym discount

Hotel stay

Childcare savings

Wedding venue discounts

Counselling services

Employer pension contributions

Exclusive discounts

Résumé du poste

YMCA Dulverton Group is recruiting a Level 3 Early Years Educator to join Yew Trees Nursery in Tarnock, Axbridge. You will help deliver a play-based curriculum outdoors, enabling children to explore, move and learn through real-life experiences.

We offer supportive induction, opportunities to develop through training, a generous benefits package, and flexible contracts to fit your needs. DBS checks and references are required; we are committed to safeguarding and inclusive recruitment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification is required.
• Enhanced DBS check is required and two suitable references will be requested.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive recruitment practices.
• Willingness to work flexibly across various contracts.

Responsabilités

• Deliver a play-based curriculum outdoors in a rural setting.
• Support children's development through exploration, movement and real-life experiences.
• Collaborate with the team to create a safe, inclusive environment.

Connaissances

Outdoor learning

Safeguarding

Formation

Level 3 Early Years Educator

Description du poste

What we are looking for in you

Start your new career with us!

Are you ready to step into a role where you can truly make an impact on day one?

Take the first step in a career that’s rewarding, inspiring and full of possibility.

Join a setting where learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door.

A unique Outdoor Learning Environment

Work in a setting with vast outdoor provision where children learn through exploration, movement, and real-life experiences every single day.

Learn Through Nature, not just from Books

Develop your skills in an inspiring environment that values curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning.

Support Every Step of the way

We understand starting your career can feel daunting – so we make sure you feel supported, valued, and empowered from the very beginning.

Yew Trees Nursery is surrounded by fields and open countryside located on an 11-acre site in a rural part of Somerset with a large garden and outdoor play areas. Children have the opportunity to look after the chickens, help collect eggs, grow and water the plants and harvest fruit and vegetables.Our play-based curriculum focuses upon being outdoors.

This post is for a Level 3 Early Years Educatorbased at Yew trees Nursery in Tarnock, Axbridge.

Various contracts available and flexible working considered.

We arecommittedto safeguarding andpromotingthe welfare of all our children and young people. We follow a safer recruitmentprocess;all appointments are subjectto an Enhanced DBS check iarerequiredtoprovide two suitable references.

What you might want to know about us

We appreciate your interest in joining our team and exploring opportunities with YMCA Dulverton Group. At YMCA Dulverton Group, we are not just a charity; we are a dynamic and vibrant local community committed to fostering supportive, inclusive, and empowering environments. Our mission is to cultivate communities where young people can authentically belong, actively contribute, and truly thrive

We deliver life changing services to over 10,000 children, young people and, families across Somerset and Devon every year. We focus on 6 key areas of work, including Support and Advice, Housing, Family and Youth Work, YMCA Gym, Training and Education and Our Hotels.

We regularly adapt our services to help ensure we meet the needs of our community and the strategic priorities of the local authority. We strive to provide a consistent supply of high-quality housing and effective support

Our employees are on board with our constantly evolving organisation, and are dedicated to changing the lives of those who utilise our services. If the prospect of contributing to youth development, fostering positive community impact, and making a meaningful difference resonates with you, we would like to learn more about how your skills and passion align with our mission, aim and values

At YMCA Dulverton Group, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance, including:

• Westfield Health Cash Plan to help with everyday health costs
• 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles)
• A wide range of training and development opportunities to help you grow
• Monthly employee raffle
• Discounted gym membership to support your health and wellbeing
• A complimentary one-night hotel stay at one of our locations
• Savings on childcare in our Early Years Settings and Children’s Holiday Club
• Discounted hire of our wedding and events venue
• Access to confidential counselling services
• Employer contributions to your pension scheme
• Exclusive charity worker discounts

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are striving to be a care leaver friendly employer, and because of this, if you wish to disclose that you are care experienced, we guarantee you an interview as long as you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Following this, we also offer constructive feedback on your application process.