Early Years Educator

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

Job summary

A children's charity organization in Greater London is seeking enthusiastic early years educators. Candidates should possess a Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare. You'll join a friendly team committed to making a difference in children's lives, enjoy competitive compensation, flexible working days, and numerous perks such as generous leave and a wellness package. Opportunities for personal development and additional benefits like a pensions scheme and discounts on childcare are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working days

High quality training

Coaching and mentoring support

Generous pension

20% discount on childcare fees

35 days off including holidays

Personal development grant

Health and wellbeing package

Staff social events

Local retail and online discounts

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in childcare, ideally NVQ Level 3 or above.
• Ability to appreciate the importance of parent partnership.
• Knowledge on how to support children's learning and development.
• Can-do and enthusiastic attitude.
• Understanding of how to safeguard and protect children.

Responsibilities

• Join a team making a difference to children's lives.
• Work in a nursery environment with energetic and enthusiastic educators.

Skills

Qualification in childcare

Enthusiastic attitude

Knowledge of child safeguarding

Understanding of children's development

Experience working with children

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare

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
• appreciatethe 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 [e-mail]. 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.