Lead Early Years Educator

Early Years Alliance; Torquay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Lead Early Years Educator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will lead a dedicated group of educators, creating engaging and inclusive learning experiences for young children. You'll be responsible for curriculum planning and supporting the nursery management in delivering high-quality care. This position offers extensive training, career progression opportunities, and a supportive work environment. With generous benefits including childcare discounts and a robust pension scheme, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education.

Benefits

100% discount on childcare and early education places

Extensive training and career progression

Generous workplace pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Birthday leave

Enhanced sickness pay

Paid bereavement leave

Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme

Access to Employee Assistant 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 a safe and stimulating environment for all children.

Skills

Child Development Understanding

Curriculum Planning

Team Leadership

Inclusive Education Practices

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification

Tools

FAMLY

Job description

Is early years your passion? Due to the continued success and growth of Little Palms Nursery, we are looking for a skilled Lead Early Years Educator who will offer our children 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:

• 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:

• 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.

Hours per week: 25

Weeks per year: 52