Overview
Ark Start is a nursery group. It is part of Ark, which is an education charity. We were set up by a group of qualified teachers passionate about ensuring that every child has access to an excellent early years education and that families have access to flexible and affordable childcare.
Our dedicated team work together to ensure that every child has a joyful, engaging, and secure nursery experience and leaves us ready to start school happily and confidently. We are driven by our values in everything we do: Aim High, Be Brave, Be Kind and Keep Learning.
The Role
As we expand, we are looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Childhood Educator to join the team at Ark Start St Clement. In this role you will provide the highest standards of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for all children in your care, you’ll ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety are promoted, and you’ll work to provide an enabling environment in which all children can play, learn and develop.
We are looking for people with genuine passion for young children, with the skill, creativity, commitment, energy, and enthusiasm required for leading room practice. You’ll be able to take learning beyond the classroom and interact with outdoor and forest learning, cooking, and gardening – this won’t just be another day in the classroom!
Responsibilities
- To be responsible for a group of key worker children including observations, assessments and relationships with parents
- To implement the Ark Start curriculum
- To ensure high quality interactions with all children in nursery
- To create an enabling environment where all children make good progress
- To ensure that nursery is safe and secure and following the Ark Start safeguarding policy and procedures
- To keep child records up to date and report to parents and senior staff
- To promote high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff, and visitors in line with the Ark Start code of conduct and handbook
Key Requirements
- Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care or the willingness to work towards qualification
- Right to work in the UK
- An awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns, and knowing how and when to take appropriate action
- A team player that can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative
- The ability to reflect on your own practice and a commitment to continuous improvement
How to Apply
Apply with a CV and cover letter on our online recruitment portal. We will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close depending on the level of response. Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified.
Early Childhood Educator, St Clements (Holland Park) employer: ARK START
ARK START is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment at its new South Acton site. With a strong focus on professional development and a generous pension scheme, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children. The collaborative culture fosters teamwork and innovation, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about early years care and learning.
