At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and nurture young minds in a fun, creative environment.
- Company: Join a well-respected nursery with a focus on child development.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, wellbeing support, free breakfast, and holiday perks.
- Other info: Flexible hours, excellent training, and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and a passion for childcare.
The predicted salary is between 12.9 - 12.9 £ per hour.
We are looking for an experienced, Childcare Level 3 Early Years Educator to join our team at Streatham House Nursery. The nursery has an outstanding reputation in the local community and is in a prime location. This role is full-time (40 hours per week); however, part-time (3 days minimum) or working full-time over 4 days (7.30am - 6.00pm) will be considered for the right candidate, but one working day must be a Monday.
The ideal candidate must be as passionate as we are in providing better outcomes for children and will be able to bring a sense of awe and wonder, making it a fun and magical day for the children.
Benefits of working for us:
- We place a huge emphasis on wellbeing, with access to the BUPA helpline.
- Join the children for breakfast, be a positive role model whilst saving time in the morning. We provide cereal and fruit for our practitioners each morning.
- Free DBS.
- Holiday entitlement that increases with service.
- Regular team treats.
- AHG bursary fund offering 30 hours childcare funding to staff members' children over 9 months.
- Annual staff BBQ with free bar and Christmas night out.
- Dress down Friday every week.
- Competitive salary from £12.90 per hour DOE with an annual pay review.
- Higher rates of pay to recognise additional qualifications e.g. QTS.
- Rewards and recognition gifts for performance.
- Excellent in-house training and career progression opportunities.
Are you the ideal candidate?
- Are you qualified in Early Years at Level 3 or above?
- Are you an energetic and innovative individual who enjoys working in a creative setting?
- Are you able to work to high standards and use your initiative as required by the job?
- Are you in tune with a child’s interests and able to capture those “teachable” moments, while inspiring awe and wonder in each individual child to extend their learning and development outcomes?
- Do you have experience of taking responsibility for key children’s learning development and can monitor, assess, and record children’s outcomes? Can you evaluate and plan challenging yet fun next steps?
Except for occasional training, you are not required to work evenings or weekends. The setting is closed on all bank holidays, and we also do not open on Christmas Eve. The nursery closes over Christmas until the first working day in the New Year.
Safeguarding is our first priority. The successful applicant will need to provide evidence of their ‘right to work in the UK’, undertake a DBS, and provide satisfactory work references before they start their contract.
Early Years Educator - Crosby L23 employer: Caterpillar Careers
Caterpillar Careers is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for Early Years Educators at Cosy Corner Day Nursery in Birkenhead. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth through excellent in-house training, we ensure that our team members feel valued and empowered in their roles. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children while enjoying a rewarding career.
