Early Years Practitioner

Job Title:  Early Years Practitioner

Location: Chelsea, South West London

Salary: £25k - £30k

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Sector: Education 

Our client, an established prep-school sits in the heart of Chelsea and provides a warm, welcoming, environment for children aged 6 months through to 11 years old. Children and staff know each other well and this creates a genuine family feel providing a nurturing environment within which our children can learn and develop. 

The newly established nursery section provides the vital foundations for a child’s educational journey supporting their early years development whilst engendering a love of learning through an academic curriculum that is specifically tailored for each child. This prepares our children for an effortless transition into pre-prep education and beyond. 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the baby room and nursery team in delivering the provision of a 50 week a year, broad based, rich and academically excellent, curriculum for our 6 month to 4 year old children as they prepare for transition to an academic prep school. 

You will join the nursery team playing your part in the delivery of a high quality, academically focused early years education whilst providing a safe, nurturing environment within which our children can grow.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification (or other full and relevant Early Years qualification)
• Previous experience working in a nursery or childcare setting.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with children.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation governing childcare (e.g., Safeguarding)

Duties

• Provide high-quality care and education to children aged 6 months – 4 years.
• Plan and implement EYFS-appropriate activities, ensuring they are stimulating and engaging.
• Create a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow
• If you are passionate about working with children and making a positive impact on their lives, we would love to hear from you.
• The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• Candidates will be expected to follow our Safer Recruitment processes which includes completion of an application form, undergoing an interview process, and the Company obtaining suitable references and an Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits:

• 6.6 weeks paid leave
• Company pension
• Sick pay
• Work clothing allowance
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Weekly staff breakfast
• Staff social events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount on fees
• Schedule:
• 40 hour week, flexible working patterns within Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm
• Nursery education
• Work authorisation: Must have right to work in the UK
• United Kingdom (required)
• Work Location: In person

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful applicants will undergo safeguarding screening including an enhanced DBS and Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.