Early Years Educator

Coin Street Community Builders (CSCB); City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in London is seeking enthusiastic early years educators. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification and have a passion for supporting children's learning and development. Responsibilities include working with parents and safeguarding children. This role offers competitive pay, excellent training opportunities, and generous leave, alongside a commitment to work-life balance. Join a friendly team making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working days

High quality training

Coaching and mentoring support

Generous pension

20% discount on childcare fees

35 days off a year

Health and wellbeing package

Season ticket loan/cycle to work scheme

Staff social events

Opportunities to join committees

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in working with children.
• Experience as an early years educator is preferred.
• Ability to work in a friendly team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development.
• Work collaboratively with parents.
• Safeguard and protect children.

Skills

Recognised qualification in childcare

Understanding of safeguarding and protecting children

Ability to support children's learning and development

Enthusiastic attitude

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above or NVQ Level 2

Job description

How would you like to be part of a friendly team doing a job that makes a difference to children's lives in an organisation that puts people before profit?

Do you have a level 2 or 3 qualification in working with children?

If the answer is YES then we would like to hear from you

Coin Street Nursery have a fantastic opportunity for experienced, energetic, and enthusiastic early years educators to join our team.

We are looking for people who have:

• a recognised qualification in childcare, ideally NVQ Level 3 or above or NVQ Level 2
• appreciate the importance of parent partnership
• knowledge of how to support children's learning and development
• a can-do and enthusiastic attitude
• an understanding of how to safeguard and protect children

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary (based on your qualification and experience)
• Flexible working days for better work-life balance
• Access to high quality training
• Coaching and mentoring support
• Generous pension at 8% - 5% from the employer if you contribute 3%
• 20% discount of childcare fees
• 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year (additional days awarded for long service)
• Personal development grant of up to £1,000 per year

There's more

• Six inset days per year (three for nursery staff only and three with the wider Coin Street team)
• Refer a friend bonus of £500 for existing employees
• Health and wellbeing package including a confidential employee assistance programme and online therapy sessions plus free gym and daily fresh fruit
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme (on completion of probation)
• Staff social events (summer BBQ and Christmas party)
• Opportunities to join Coin Street committees (for example the Black lives Matter Race & Equality Steering Committee, Inset planning, staff social committee)
• Local retail (star card) and online discounts

Contract

Permanent, 35 hours per week (shift rotas). We are open to part-time options.

Salary

£29,172 per annum at Level 3 qualified

£28,110.18 per annum at Level 2 qualified

Application

To apply, please download and complete the application form found under "Useful Documents" below. Once completed, submit your application via email to . If you have any difficulties accessing or completing the form, please email us at the same address.

Please note that additional documents, such as CVs, will not be considered.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.