Early Years Educator

Job Summary by the careerbalance.co.uk Team:

36Job Description:This is a chance to join a great nursery close to Bermondsey as a Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator. Located close to public transportation links, they offer a modern and bright environment with separate rooms and gardens tailored to different age groups. The nursery provides a wide range of activities for children, including obstacle courses, cooking, gardening, art, and reading, ensuring a diverse and stimulating learning experience.

As a Nursery Practitioner you will support high quality childcare and education, helping to deliver a fun filled and imaginative curriculum for the children. This nursery places a strong emphasis creating a nurturing and family-focused environment, fostering a community-oriented atmosphere where their teams support one another.

As well as an excellent salary, this nursery offers a range of benefits to its employees, including training opportunities, promotions, flexible working contracts, a generous pension plan, significant discounts on childcare fees, ample time off, parental leave, and additional perks such, shopping discounts, company parties and team celebrations.

Responsibilities:

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children
• Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Promote and facilitate strong and communicative relationships with parents, carers and other family members
• The capability to observe and assess children’s progress, identifying areas of improvement and tailoring teaching strategies accordingly
• Maintain a culture of self-evaluation and self-development to promote continuous learning

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Level 3 or above recognised childcare qualification, demonstrating a strong foundation of knowledge in early childhood education and development.
• Extensive experience working with children in a nursery setting
• Strong communication skills to interact with children, their families, and other staff members effectively
• The ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities that stimulate children’s cognitive, physical, and social development
• Knowledge of paediatric health, safety, and emergency procedures to ensure the well-being and security of children in the nursery
• A positive and enthusiastic outlook on working with children, fostering a warm and engaging atmosphere within the nursery

If you’re ready to embark on a fulfilling journey as a Nursery Practitioner and become an essential part of a team that empowers young children to reach their full potential, we want to hear from you!

Nursery People: Where your career gets the attention it deserves. Our tailored, supportive, and communicative service is designed to meet your unique needs. Reach out to Jon Gawley at to get started.Location: South East, Bermondsey