Nursery Educator (Surbiton)

Bretsa; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Christmas shutdown

Flexible working options

Childcare discount

Refer a friend £500

Company pension scheme

Sick pay from day1

Life assurance

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Bretsa is seeking an Early Years Educator with Level 3 or above in Early Years to join our Surbiton team. You’ll care for, support, share a story or two, and have fun to meet the needs of our children.

You will promote high standards of quality in the nursery, ensure rich and stimulating experiences for children, maintain records and support staff to deliver high‑quality childcare in a compliant setting.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or higher in Early Years required.
• Ability to care for and support children with engaging activities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child development principles.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery environment.
• Ensure rich, stimulating experiences appropriate to each child's development.
• Maintain children's records and nursery inventories.
• Assist with regulatory inspections and implement recommendations.
• Ensure staff are trained and compliant with first aid qualifications.
• Contribute to occupancy targets and staff recruitment/induction.
• Support and supervise playroom staff in day-to-day duties.

Skills

Childcare experience

Education

Level 3 in Early Years

Job description

Day Nursery in Surbiton is looking for an Early Years Educator with Level 3 or above in Early Years to join our team. You’ll be working hard to care for, support, share a story or two, and have fun to meet the needs of our children.

What will you be doing

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children
• Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Responsible for all administrative duties associated with the nursery, such as maintaining children’s records, ordering equipment, maintaining inventories, and keeping personnel records
• Facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations
• Be responsible for ensuring the nursery remains compliant in respect of suitably trained staff with relevant first aid qualifications
• Agree and deliver occupancy targets
• Recruit, induct, support, train and appraise all staff to ensure delivery of high-quality childcare practice
• Support and supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties

Core Benefits

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
• Christmas and New Year shutdown
• Flexible working options available
• Big childcare discount
• £500 refer a friend bonus
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Statutory Sick Pay from day1
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks
• Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks
• Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid
• Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid
• Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid
• Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you
• The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service

Please be aware all roles are subject to satisfactory reference and background checks as well as an enhanced DBS will be required.