Qualified Level 3 Early Years Educator Wirral

caterpillar careers; Prenton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run nursery in Prenton is seeking an experienced Childcare Level 3 Early Years Practitioner. This full-time role involves providing high quality care and education to support children's development in a nurturing environment. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification and experience working with children. The nursery offers competitive pay and several employee benefits including staff discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free DBS

Holiday entitlement up to 5 additional days

Staff childcare discount

Dress down Fridays

In-house training and career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Childcare qualification and previous experience working with children.
• At least 6 months experience working at Level 3 or above.
• Ability to evaluate children's learning and development outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of care and education.
• Support children's learning and development outcomes.
• Safeguard children's wellbeing.

Skills

Childcare Level 3 qualification

Experience with children

Innovative and energetic

Ability to capture teachable moments

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced, Childcare Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our team at Cosy Corner Day Nursery - Oxton. The nursery has an outstanding reputation in the local community and is in a prime location. This role is full-time 40 hours per week.

Cosy Corner Day Nursery is a wonderful family-run nursery that is a key part of the local community; providing the highest standards of care and education to ensure children are supported to be their best individual self.

Qualifications and Experience

• Hold a minimum Level 3 Childcare qualification and have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse
• Emphasis on wellbeing, with access to the BUPA helpline
• Free DBS
• Family-run nursery setting with Director support
• Holiday entitlement that increases with service up to 5 additional days
• Regular team treats
• Staff childcare discount
• Dress down Friday every week
• Salary of £12.30 p/h with an annual pay review
• Higher rates of pay to recognise additional qualifications
• Rewards and recognition gifts for performance
• Excellent in-house training and career progression opportunities
• Nursery is closed on Christmas Eve
• Setting is closed on all bank holidays; no evening or weekend work required except occasional training
• The nursery closes over Christmas until the first working day in the New Year

Ideal Candidate

• Have the relevant qualifications and at least 6 months experience working at Level 3 or above
• Are an energetic and innovative individual and enjoy working in a creative setting
• Are able to work to high standards and use your initiative as required by the job
• Are in tune with a child's interests and able to capture those “teachable” moments, while inspiring awe and wonder in each individual child to extend on their learning and development outcomes
• Have experience of taking responsibility for key children's learning and development and can monitor, assess, and record children's outcomes; able to evaluate and plan challenging yet fun next steps

Safeguarding is our first priority. The successful applicant will need to provide evidence of their 'right to work in the UK', undertake a DBS, and provide satisfactory work references before they start their contract.