Early Years Practitioner

Kindergarten Forest Hill; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in the City Of London is seeking an Early Years Educator for a permanent role. You will be responsible for providing safe, high-quality care to pre-school children aged 2-5. The role requires a Diploma in Pre-school Practice and at least 2 years’ experience. Full-time hours with 8 weeks fully paid holidays are provided alongside a competitive salary. This is a great opportunity for those passionate about early childhood education.

Benefits

8 weeks holiday per year

Attractive benefit scheme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in working in a nursery with children aged 0-5.
• Sound understanding of children’s development from 0-5 years.
• Good mental and physical health.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care and education to pre-school children.
• Implement long, medium- and short-term curriculum plans.
• Maintain records of achievement for children.

Skills

Understanding children’s development

Working with parents

Good IT skills

Ability to write clear reports in English

Commitment to equal opportunities

Education

Diploma in Pre-school Practice

NVQ Level 3 or higher

Job description

Please contact Kristine von Bebenburg on [e-mail]

Early Years Educator, permanent role

Branch Bellingham Green, 15b Bellingham Green, SE6 3HQ

Salary: £28.000 - £30.000, depending on qualification and experience

Working hours: 36h per week from Monday – Thursday, Friday off, 8 weeks fully paid holidays per year

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Responsible To: Manager

Responsible For: Pre-school children

Purpose of the Job: To provide safe, high-quality care and education for pre-school children from 2 – 5 years;

Main Duties

• To be responsible for providing a high quality of care and education, and offer appropriate stimulation and support to the children.
• To work according to the EYFS framework.
• To take over responsibility as a key person.
• To contribute to and implement long, medium- and short-term curriculum plans which ensure that each child is working towards Early Learning Goals as specified in the EYFS.
• To observe, assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the nursery curriculum towards the individual child.
• To be responsible for keeping Records of Achievement (Observations, Assessment & Planning), so that children's achievements and progress is effectively and regularly assessed and responded to.
• To exchange information about children's progress and actively seek parent’s involvement.
• To ensure that the nursery is a safe environment for children, that equipment is safe, standards of hygiene are high and safety procedures are implemented.
• To ensure that records are properly maintained, e.g. Daily Attendance Register, Accident and Incident Book.
• To contribute to and to implement all nursery policies and procedures, especially those on equal opportunities, safeguarding children and child protection policies and procedures.
• To participate in staff meetings, appraisals and ongoing training offered.
• All staff is expected to maintain confidentiality as required.
• Arrive on time and set up the day's activities before opening and stay to clear up after the children have left.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

• Diploma in Pre-school Practice.
• NVQ Level 3 or higher, or equivalent education.
• At least 2 years’ experience in working in a nursery with children aged 0-5.
• Sound understanding of children’s development from 0-5 years and good understanding of children's needs.
• Ability to contribute to the nursery curriculum.
• Ability to work with parents and encourage their involvement.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and understanding of religious and cultural diversity.
• Ability to write clear reports in English.
• Good IT skills (word, excel, nursery system, eMail system).
• Good mental and physical health.
• Ability to carry children, equipment and resources.
• Must not carry any previous criminal conviction in child care.

What we offer

• 36-hour working week from Mondays to Thursdays, we are closed on Fridays.
• 8 weeks holiday per year fully paid and a competitive salary with a very attractive benefit scheme.