Lead Early Years Educator

TN United Kingdom; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early years education is seeking a Lead Early Years Educator to inspire and guide a dedicated team at their Southend-on-Sea nursery. This role offers the chance to shape young minds and foster a nurturing environment while enjoying extensive benefits such as childcare discounts, generous leave, and wellness programs. As a role model, you will lead curriculum planning and ensure high-quality care in line with educational standards. If you're passionate about early childhood education and want to make a real difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% discount on childcare

Extensive training and career progression

Enhanced sickness pay

Birthday leave

Vitality membership wellness app

Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme

Dedicated mental health First aider

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 a safe and stimulating environment for all children.

Skills

Child Development Understanding

Curriculum Planning

Team Leadership

Inclusive Education Practices

Communication Skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare

Job description

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Lead Early Years Educator, Southend-on-Sea

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Early Years Alliance

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Education

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Posted:

22.03.2025

Expiry Date:

06.05.2025

Job Description:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Early Years Educator to join our team at Centre Place Nursery in Southend-On-Sea, not inspected by Ofsted and 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:

We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families.

The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including:

• 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.
• 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.
• Vitality membership wellness and fitness app – including lots of great health benefits, rewards, telephone, and face to face counselling.
• 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.

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

For the full list of duties and the requirements, please download the job description and person specification which accompanies this advert.