Lead Early Years Educator

Grace Street Tap; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Lead Early Years Educator to inspire a team and deliver exceptional early years education. This role offers the chance to lead creative learning opportunities, support a nurturing environment, and ensure the highest standards of care in a well-regarded nursery. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive team atmosphere, this position promises to be rewarding for those dedicated to shaping young minds. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in children's lives, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

100% discount on childcare

Extensive training and career progression

Generous workplace pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday leave

Enhanced sickness pay

Paid bereavement leave

Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Savings on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education required.
• Experience in early education and childcare is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to provide creative learning opportunities for children.
• Ensure high-quality care and education in line with policies.

Skills

Child Development Understanding

Curriculum Planning

Leadership Skills

Inclusive Education Practices

Communication Skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification

Job description

Lead Early Years Educator

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£24,586 - £24,794 per annum

About The Role

Is early years your passion? We are looking for a skilled and creative Lead Early Years Educator who can inspire and lead others to deliver outstanding early years education and care.

Ladybirds Nursery is based in Runcorn, a Borough of Halton, Cheshire, a popular setting at the heart of the community. Ladybirds is rated Good by Ofsted and 9.9 on Day Nurseries.

We are looking for a skilled lead early years educator who will be a role model and enable the team to deliver high-quality inclusive early years education and care.

What we offer:

• 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings)
• Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS)
• The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children.
• A generous workplace pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service.
• Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well-being
• Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave
• A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
• Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
• Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets
• A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well-being

Job purpose:

As the Lead Early Years Educator, you will:

• Lead a team enabling them to provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children.
• Be a role model for the wider staff team, modelling sensitive and responsive interaction and extending children's learning.
• Be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment.
• Support the nursery management team to deliver high-quality care and education in line with the setting's policies and procedures.
• Be responsible for curriculum planning within the setting.
• Oversee the setting in the absence of the Assistant Manager and Manager.

Requirements:

Successful applicants for the Lead Early Years Educator position will need:

• A minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification or equivalent.
• Post-qualification experience in working in early education and childcare.
• A sound understanding of child development and children's needs with an ability to plan and implement the curriculum in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage, taking into account the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice, safeguarding procedures, and equality and diversity considerations.

You will also be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service.

Hours per week: 40

Weeks per year: 52

Interview date: Friday 24th January 2024

The Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and equal opportunities in employment. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding and equal opportunities across the whole organisation.

If you would like to find out more about our setting, please go to Web Link to Setting: https://www.eyalliance.org.uk/ladybirds-nursery