Early Years Educator

KiddyKare are looking for an Early Years Educator to join a fantastic little independent setting in North Finchley. The nursery has a large garden area that includes a climbing apparatus, mud kitchen and a large sand pit. In addition to this they also have a sheltered baby garden. Working 40 hours per week, 51 weeks of the year with a salary of up to £26,200. The nursery is closed between Christmas and New Year. Company Benefits: • Annual salary reviews • Pension contribution • Overtime through pay or time off in lieu • 25% childcare fees staff discount • Access to training • A Birthday gift • Each member of staff receives half day off for Christmas shopping • Minimum of 2 paid for social events per year • Additional day holidays per year of service Principal Duties: • Awareness of physical, intellectual, social, emotional and cultural needs of the children • Working knowledge and understanding of the Curriculum Guidance for the Early Years Curriculum • Planning, preparing and organising purposeful and stimulating age appropriate activities • Operating a Key Person system, liaising with parents, carers and senior staff regarding the development of the children within their care. • Submitting observations and reports • Provide a safe and secure homelike environment for the children within your care Person Specification: • Full and relevant Childcare qualification • High level of competency in communication, literacy and writing skills. • Knowledge of Safeguarding and EYFS. • First aid, Basic food hygiene and safeguard training desirable. • Previous experience working with early years