Nursery Nurse (Early Years Educator)

University of Bath; Bathampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Bath on-campus nursery is seeking passionate Early Years Educators to join our team. The role supports individual children's development through high-quality childcare and education within a safe, caring environment.

You will follow the EYFS framework, maintain records, and act as a role model supervising staff and volunteers. Applications are welcome for full-time or part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Be a good team player with sound communication and organisation skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum with ability to support development.
• Be able to work as a key person observing, assessing and planning for children.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in providing high quality childcare and education suitable for each child.
• Maintain a safe, secure and caring environment.
• Complete tasks in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework and nursery policies.
• Plan safe, appropriate, child-led and adult-initiated experiences indoors and outdoors.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

We currently have opportunities for passionate and ambitious Early Years Educators to join our team in our on-campus nursery.

Our campus offers a safe environment to enrich the children's development − from woodland walks and trips to see the ducks at our pond, to experiencing the energy within our sports village. We offer a safe, caring and stimulating environment where children can learn and develop to their full potential. Every child at the Nursery is seen as an individual, and we support all needs, abilities and interests.

You will

• play a key role in assisting the team in providing high quality childcare and education appropriate to the age and stage of development of the children
• work to maintain a safe, secure and caring environment
• be required to complete tasks inline with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage
• maintain children’s records and carry out assessments, ensuring all policies and procedures are adhered to and implemented in the Nursery

A core responsibility is planning and providing safe, appropriate, child-led and adult initiated experiences, activities and play opportunities indoor, outdoor and in out-of-setting contexts, which enable children to develop and learn. Importantly, you will support the Room Leader acting as a role model in supervising and monitoring Nursery Assistants, casual workers, students and volunteers.

You will:

• be a good team player with sound communication and organisation skills
• have knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum with the ability to support the development of our children
• have relevant qualifications (minimum NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education or above)
• be able to work in a team to observe, assess and plan as a key person
• be able to produce written documentation to support the progress of individual children, being sensitive to their needs.

Further information

We welcome applications from candidates wishing to work full-time or part-time hours.

An Enhanced Disclosure Baring Service (DBS) clearance will be required for this post