*Overview*
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Educator to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in nurturing and developing young children’s learning and growth in a safe and stimulating environment. This position requires strong communication skills, the ability to manage a classroom effectively, and a commitment to fostering a love for learning in children.

Maternity leave cover 05th January 2026 to 23rd October 2026, 8 weeks unpaid July / August, salary pro rata to cover time off.

*Duties*

· To implement and co-ordinate the provision of high-quality care to children in a safe and stimulating environment.

· To ensure all area of the minimum standards are met in relation to Health and safety child protection partnership with parents.

· To delegate to your team so you are empowering them to take on certain roles.

· To provide leadership in developing and integrated programme which improves the ability to learn by encouraging stimulating play which enhances the physical, emotional & social, language and intellectual development of children using as many natural materials as possible.

· To ensure that all areas where children are will be prepared on a daily basis in accordance with a curriculum-based environment to cover all areas of learning especially outdoor learning.

· To develop daily programmes in advance taking into account the different ages and developmental stages of the children and using observation of children to inform same.

· To review plans of work in collaboration with team members so that the needs of children are catered for.

· To keep completely confidential any information regarding children their families or other information which is learnt as part of the job.

· To provide Support & Supervision, Annual Appraisals for designated staff.

· To carry out team meetings.

· To provide feedback to parents on their child’s development through verbal feedback in October and transition report in June

· To liaise with other professionals within the team in order to ensure all needs of the family are met especially the speech and language team.

· To administer all medications, special diets and First Aid according to centre guidelines.

· To carry out ongoing observations, assessments and record keeping of all children. To ensure their individual needs are met and used to inform planning and introducing the themes of reggio.

· To work in partnership with parents, families, local communities and other partner agencies by involving them on an ongoing basis in the work.

· To comply with all Sure Start’s record keeping.

*Experience* · A minimum of 2 years paid working with 0-4 years olds in a early

years setting.

· At least one years experience of supervising staff/volunteers/

Students.

· Experience of working on partnership with families.

· Experience of Observations, Assessments, Record keeping and Curriculum planning.

Qualifications

. A Third level relevant qualification

· BA Early Years Degree

· NVQ 5 or working towards your Level 5 CCLD

· Btec in Nursery Training/Childhood studies.

Teacher certificate (Early years).

Join us in making a difference in the lives of young learners as we provide them with the foundational skills they need for future success!

26 hours per week

Closing date Thursday 30th October 1.00pm

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: Up to £13.98 per hour

Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension

Education:
* Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:
* Nursery: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person