Early Years Educator Part time Mornings

University of Staffordshire; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement: 29 days + 11 bank

Discretionary days (pro rata)

Job summary

University of Staffordshire's Woodlands Day Nursery and Forest School invites applications for a role within our on-campus nursery. You will support high-quality early years care for children birth to five, adhere to safeguarding policies and contribute to a supportive learning environment.

Applicants should be educated to Level 3 in childcare, ready for induction and training, with knowledge of Early Years legislation and a track record in childcare. Proficiency with MS Office is desirable.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legislation relating to Early Years childcare and education
• Experience of working with children birth to five years in a similar environment
• Knowledge and understanding of children's care learning and development
• Experience of using Microsoft Office or similar computer software

Skills

Early Years knowledge

Childcare experience

MS Office literacy

Education

Level 3 in childcare

Job description

Would you like to work in a state-of-art purpose-built Nursery?

University of Staffordshire has their very own exciting and modern, Woodlands Day Nursery and Forest School worth over £4million.

The nursery is located on our Leek Road Campus and is set by our University Nature Reserve, adjacent to woodlands, yet very close to the city centre, with excellent local public transport links and employee on-site parking.

The facilities are a sustainable place of early years learning with connections to the immediate landscape and nature reserve. Through the provision, children will get the opportunity to experience endless outdoor learning opportunities such as identifying nature, play-based learning, den building and forest art.

If you’re looking for great rates of pay, 29 days paid holiday plus 11 days Bank Holiday and Discretionary days (pro rata), an excellent pension scheme and so much more then don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will need to hold the following qualification requirements:

• Educated to level 3 in childcare
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and induction

Experience and Knowledge Requirements

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate:

• Knowledge of legislation relating to Early Years childcare and education
• Experience of working with children between birth to five years in a similar environment
• Knowledge and understanding of children's care learning and development
• Experience of using Microsoft Office or similar computer software

please note that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.

please note that this role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship.