Early Years Educator

Bolton Council; Bolton; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Grosvenor Nursery School & Day Care is seeking a passionate Early Years Educator with a Level 3 qualification in Early Years. This permanent position involves working 35 hours per week across the nursery, providing high-quality childcare and liaising with parents and professionals to foster a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children from birth to 5 years old is required.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, adaptable, motivated, caring, and patient are key traits.
• Candidates must have a passion for delivering high-quality childcare.

Responsibilities

• Work across the nursery covering holiday leave and sick leave.
• Attend staff meetings and may have opportunities for overtime.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of the EYFS

Good safeguarding knowledge

Good communication skills

Passion for delivering high-quality childcare

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Paediatric First Aid certification

Job description

Grosvenor Nursery School & Day Care are seeking to appoint an Early Years Educator with a Level 3 qualification in Early Years.

The position is permanent, all year round, starting from 4th August.

Salary Grade B SCP 3 £22,728.24

35 hours a week, all year round, working 4 days a week from 8am to 5.30pm.

No fixed day off, as it will depend on the needs of the nursery, which may vary weekly.

The successful candidate will cover holiday leave, sick leave, and staff training, working across the nursery.

Are you a passionate Early Years practitioner?

Would you love the opportunity to work in our outstanding Local Authority Maintained Nursery School and Day Care Centre?

If so, we would like to hear from you!

Our Day Care Centre offers all-year-round provision for babies and toddlers, as well as Wraparound and Holiday Care for Nursery School children. We are a Local Authority Maintained Nursery School providing funded places for working parents, 9-month funded places for 9 months - 4-year-olds, and a High Needs Base for children with complex needs.

We seek an Outstanding Early Years Educator to work within our double-awarded outstanding Nursery School & Day Care. Candidates should be enthusiastic, flexible, adaptable, committed, motivated, caring, and patient to foster a happy environment for all children. Good communication skills are essential to liaise with parents, carers, and other professionals.

Candidates must have/hold:

• A Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Early Years
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS
• Good safeguarding knowledge
• Previous experience working with children from birth to 5 years old
• A passion for delivering high-quality childcare
• Paediatric First Aid certification

The candidate will be expected to attend staff meetings, and some overtime may be available.

Please note: CVs are not accepted. Applications must be made using the Bolton Council Application form.

Application packs are available from the day care: Tele: 01204 337343 option 2 or email [emailprotected]

Completed applications should be sent to Marie, the Day Care Manager, via email: [emailprotected]

Closing date: Thursday, 26th June at 12pm.

Interviews will be held on Thursday, 3rd July.

References will be requested before the interview.

The school is committed to safer recruitment practices. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

The school is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.