Early Years Mentor

Prospero Teaching; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accredited training

Professional development opportunities

Interview preparation

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a passionate Early Years Mentor to support children and EYFS professionals in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. You will guide learning, promote high-quality EYFS practice and monitor progress, providing feedback on development.

This part-time role targets experienced EYFS professionals ready to mentor teams and support wellbeing and development in early years settings.

Qualifications

• EYFS, QTS, QTLS, PGCE or equivalent desirable.
• Experience in early years settings, nurseries or schools.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Experience mentoring or coaching practitioners.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Caring, child-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to early years practitioners.
• Promote high-quality EYFS practice across settings.
• Monitor children's progress and provide feedback on development.

Skills

Mentoring

Coaching

Communication

Organisational skills

Child-centred approach

Education

EYFS qualifications

QTS

QTLS

PGCE or equivalent

Job description

Prospero Teaching is looking for a passionate and experienced Early Years Mentor to support children and early years professionals across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP).

The successful candidate will support children's learning, development and wellbeing while providing guidance and mentoring to early years practitioners. You will help promote high-quality EYFS practice, monitor children's progress and provide feedback on their development.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Early Years Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, EYFS professional or Early Years Teacher who is passionate about making a positive difference to young children's lives.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Position: Early Years Mentor
Area: Early Years / EYFS / Child Development
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Hours: Flexible
Full/Part Time: Part-time
Rate of Pay: 25- 30 per hour

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Desirable, but not essential:

• EYFS, QTS, QTLS, PGCE or equivalent
• Previous experience working in an early years setting, nursery, preschool or school
• Good knowledge of the EYFS framework
• Experience supporting children's learning and development
• Experience mentoring, coaching or supporting practitioners
• Up-to-date safeguarding training
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A caring and child-centred approach

TO BE ELIGIBLE, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an Enhanced Child Barred List DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one
• Provide two professional child-related references
• Have at least 1 year's experience working in an educational or early years setting

BENEFITS

By registering with Prospero Teaching, you will receive support from an experienced education recruitment team, including access to free accredited training, professional development opportunities and interview preparation.