Early Years Educator / Teacher in Thirsk

Location: Lara Nursery, Inspiration Way, Sowerby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Excellent benefits including great pay with annual pay reviews, excellent training with nationally recognised qualifications, range of leisure & retail discounts, free uniform, onsite parking, competitive annual leave, pension scheme and much more.

Are you ready to dream big and join our exciting new nursery group, leading the way by reshaping Early Years provision? It began as a dream, to develop a childcare setting of the highest quality. To offer children the freedom of opportunities in nature, where children are enthused to be offered highly nutritious food where they have contributed to the growing and preparation. To develop a generation of independent thinkers, big dreamers, and lifelong learners. We wanted to change the way Early Years education was delivered with career-driven individuals who light up a room with enthusiasm.

What will you be doing day to day?

We’re looking for an exceptional Early Years Educator / Teacher to join our growing family. If you’re a qualified professional with a creative spark, boundless enthusiasm, and a commitment to shaping the future, we want to hear from you!

• Lead, manage and inspire the team of experienced practitioners in your room.
• Plan and deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate activities to foster learning and creativity.
• Support the nursery management team when required, assisting in the overall management of the nursery.

Responsibilities:

• Work with children aged 1-5 years old to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum in imaginative and inspiring ways.
• Create and maintain a safe, clean, organised, and enriching learning environment.
• Observe and assess children's behaviour, progress, and development to identify individual needs and plan interventions.
• Collaborate with other educators and professionals to support children's holistic development.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to children's development and learning.
• Assist apprentices in their learning by involving them in your work, supporting their growth, and motivating them to become excellent practitioners.
• Establish strong relationships with families to foster a positive connection between the nursery and home.
• Engage external professionals to enable extra support for children and families in need.
• Establish a sound knowledge of how the nursery runs and support the team when senior management is absent.

Requirements:

• Hold an Early Years qualification and has experience of working with children under 5 years old.
• Passionate about working with children and dedicated to their development and well-being.
• Creative and thrives on thinking outside the box to make learning fun and engaging.
• Knowledgeable about the EYFS framework and child development principles.
• Collaborative team player who enjoys working with others to achieve shared goals.
• Organised and able to plan effectively and stay on top of daily responsibilities.
• Qualified: Holds Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), QTS, or equivalent qualifications.

Lara Nursery Group is committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care, as such the successful post holder will be required to undergo a robust vetting process, including an enhanced DBS Check and Reference History Checks.