Salary: £26540.00
Location: All nurseries
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Level 3 Early Years Educator to join our friendly nursery team in our outstanding setting. You will play an important role in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children aged 0–5 can learn, develop, and thrive.
Key Responsibilities
About the Role
Working as part of a supportive team, you will help deliver high-quality early years education in line with the EYFS framework, supporting children’s development through engaging activities and meaningful play.
Childcare & Education
Provide high standards of quality within the nursery including the environment, resources and experiences offered to children
Observe, support and extend children's learning
Plan appropriately for the EYFS and ensure rich and diverse outdoor play experiences are offered
Maintain accurate and effective children’s records
Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members
Demonstrate good practice with regard to additional needs and inclusion
Ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand, and when necessary follow, Child Protection Procedures
Ensure the nutritional needs of the children are met and Food Safety Regulations are complied with
Comply with the statutory framework for the EYFS and relevant legislation including the Children Act 1989 and 2004
Develop and maintain professional working relationships with advisory teachers, schools, and other external agencies
Continued learning about current developments in childcare and education, policy and practice
Be a key person carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families.
Health and Safety
Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery
Ensure the general cleanliness of the children at all times
Adhere to all Health and Safety policies and procedures
Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures e.g. fire precautions, security, dropping off and collection of children etc.
Ensure that the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained throughout the setting.
Operational
Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers
Work with the manager and inspectors during inspections by regulatory bodies and assist in the implementation of any recommendations.
Staff
Work as a team and encourage collaboration
Support and mentor students
Take a proactive approach towards participating in self-development activities such as appraisals etc.
General
Develop and promote parental partnership and involvement
Undertake other duties as reasonably requested by line management
Adhere to all company policies and procedures
Be prepared to undertake additional training and qualifications
Attend and be involved with, out of working hours activities, e.g. training, parents’ meetings, open days, children’s annual party and regular planning/staff meetings
Undertake certain domestic jobs within the Nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, sterilising of equipment and other such duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature
NOTE: The Job Description is to provide a clear and concise statement of the MAJOR TASKS and ACTIVITIES of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list of every aspect of the post holder's duties.
Safeguarding
Portland Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide suitable references.
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