Lead Early Childhood Educator: Outdoor Learning

Ark; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11% pension contributions (employee)

Career progression opportunities

25 days holiday per year

Wellbeing support

Ark network

Job summary

Ark Start in London is seeking a Level 3 qualified Early Childhood Educator to provide high-quality care and support for children in our nursery setting. You will promote safeguarding, ensure a safe environment, and help children learn through play, forest learning, cooking and gardening.

The role offers opportunities to lead room practice, work as part of a founding team, and contribute to our expanding network of Ark Start nurseries in London.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (or willingness to work towards)
• Knowledge of safeguarding and welfare policies
• Ability to work in a team and use own initiative
• Commitment to continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for a group of key worker children including observations, assessments and relationships with parents
• To implement the Ark Start curriculum
• To ensure high quality interactions with all children in nursery
• To create an enabling environment where all children make good progress
• To ensure that nursery is safe and secure and following the Ark Start safeguarding policy and procedures
• To keep child records up to date and report to parents and senior staff
• To promote high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff, and visitors in line with the Ark Start code of conduct and handbook

Skills

Teamwork

Observations

Safeguarding

Reflection

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care

Job description

Ark Start in London is seeking a Level 3 qualified Early Childhood Educator to provide high-quality care and support for children in our nursery setting. You will promote safeguarding, ensure a safe environment, and help children learn through play, forest learning, cooking and gardening.

The role offers opportunities to lead room practice, work as part of a founding team, and contribute to our expanding network of Ark Start nurseries in London.