Early Years Educator

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Full time
Location: Witham
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Job offered by: Shorefields
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Position Start Date:

Immediate Contract Type:

Full-time Contract Term:

Permanent Application Close:

01/01/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews:

Anytime

Seymour House is a family run day nursery group with 35 years of experience in making a real difference to families, our team, the environment, and the community. Our success is built on the experience of our team and their dedication to achieving our goals. We want to reward our team by creating the best place to work in early years, where people can grow with us, create a lasting impact, and share in our success.

The Early Years Educator role is key in delivering and inspiring high quality, beyond brilliant early years education, acknowledging every child is unique through our bespoke educational programmes. You will build meaningful relationships with children, parents, and colleagues using consistent and effective communication. This role is suitable for someone passionate about Early Years and looking to fulfil their career in a flexible, friendly, and creative environment.

Perks of the role: Nursery discount for employees' children 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing to 31 over 3-years A friendly, flexible team with social events throughout the year Ongoing training opportunities Health and wellbeing resources and support Free life coaching in the Dream Academy Discounted gym membership Access to a financial wellbeing service Specsavers eyecare vouchers

Key Responsibilities: Implementing and promoting the Early Years Foundation Stage through the delivery of our 5C's curriculum, our unique pedagogical approaches, and our bespoke educational programmes. Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and child protection, keeping up to date with the organisation's policies and procedures, and reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead. Promoting children's sense of belonging, supporting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all. Delivering high quality teaching and learning tailored to the children's individual needs. Supporting children to have the best start in life by promoting their wellbeing. Ensuring our learning environment is effective and meets professional standards. Taking responsibility for health and safety within the nursery environment. Managing effective and timely record keeping. Building supportive parent partnerships and ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders. Establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with colleagues.

Learning and Development: Taking responsibility for own CPD and skill development. Keeping knowledge and skills fresh, and sharing with the management team and colleagues. Attending training and CPD opportunities. Being open to and proposing new ideas to positively impact children, parents, and team.

Other Information: This job description is not exhaustive, and the post holder is required to undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Nursery Management Team. We actively promote equal opportunities and are committed to equality and diversity for all our children and team. Applicants will be considered on merit only, irrespective of race, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or belief.

This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced check is completed and regularly updated through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Requirements: A minimum Level 3 in Early Years. Early Years Teacher Status is required for this to be considered an Early Years Teacher role. You must be able to build meaningful relationships and have good communication skills. A real 'can do' attitude and self-motivation are essential. A passion for working in an environment with young children is essential. You must be eligible to work in the UK and obtain a satisfactory DBS. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Aimee Williams Drury Road, Witham Essex, CM8 1FQ Telephone:

01376 383940 Email:

manager.gp@seymourhouse.co.uk

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