Early Years Educator

Connected Recruitment Limited; Gerrards Cross; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week option

Great career path

Further training offered

33 days holidays pa

Job summary

Connected Recruitment Limited is seeking an Early Years Educator for a 40-hour week in Gerrards Cross, with a flexi option to spread hours over 4 days. The role offers a salary of £27,500–£30,000 per annum and requires NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent, with strong EYFS knowledge.

You'll join a team committed to outstanding childcare, with opportunities for in-house and external training and career progression across nurseries.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Delivering our 'Learning through play' ethos.
• Developing innovative activities to challenge children.
• Building excellent relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Promoting child welfare and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong planning and organisational

Good verbal and written communication

Self-motivation and initiative

Education

NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years or equivalent

EYFS knowledge

Job description

Become a valued Early Years Educator

Role: Early Years Educator

Location: Gerrards Cross SL9

Hours: 40 hours per week

Flexi Option: Option to flex your hours over 4 day week

Salary: £27500-£30000 P/A

Qualification: NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent

Why join our client?

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.

Our client believe's that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why they strive to offer their staff every opportunity to develop and reach their full potential. They offer in-house and external training (wherever possible within working hours), when you join our client you join the whole group, so you have career opportunities across our nurseries. You also have the confidence of knowing that you are joining a team that offers Outstanding childcare.

Flexi Working

Time off work is important to keep to you fresh, enthusiastic and raring to go. This is why we have introduced a 4-day week option. 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 offered;


• 4-day week option;


• 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.

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.

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