TERM TIME POSITION

We are looking for Early years Educators who want to belong to a team that feels more like a family. Early years Educators who want to ‘get it right’ for each unique child. You must be prepared to have fun, sing songs, jump in puddles, have pretend tea parties, read stories with several interruptions per page and have endless amounts of patience and kindness.
A proven ability to work together with others to ensure that we provide a nurturing and exciting environment for our children to grow and thrive in. It is important to us that our children feel safe and happy whilst they are in our care and that we celebrate each and every success with enthusiasm and joy.

In return you’ll receive

• At least £12.50 per hour dependant of qualification and experience.
• Extra holiday entitlement for long service
• Car parking
• Bike to work scheme
• Staff child care discount
• The opportunity to enjoy wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A kind and caring management team who are always around to listen and support you.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: Early Years Educator

• To plan appropriately to meet the needs of individual children.
• To work as a member of a team in planning all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
• To help set up the environment for the day and tidy away at the end if appropriate.
• To advise the nursery manager/deputy of any matters concerning children, parents or the safety of the equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
• To keep tapestry updated with next steps, learning stories and relevant observations.
• Be an engaged team member, supporting other members of staff as required.
• To encourage parental involvement & support through the development of effective partnerships.
• To maintain equipment & resources ensuring cleanliness and safety.To support children in their learning and development offering encouragement and stimulation.
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the nursery manager.
• To share ideas & be imaginative in meeting a child’s needs.
• To encourage children to make choices in their play.
• Undertake certain domestic jobs within the Nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment and children’s areas.
• To ensure good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times and be responsible for the Health and safety standards appropriate for the needs of young children.
• Record accidents in the accident book and ensure the book is signed by the parent.
• To attend staff meetings regularly and proactively support developments and actions.
• To attend in-service training. External training courses and meetings as required.
• To keep completely confidential any information regarding children, their families or other staff, which is acquired as part of the job.
• To work within the guidance of the policies and procedures of the setting.
• To be aware and fully understand the Child Protection Policy and to take any concerns to the settings Child protection officer.
  This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager. The post holder is also expected to be flexible and adaptable in their approach to fulfilling their duties.
  Safeguarding requirement: Alverbridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding across the whole organisation.