Early Years Educator

Job description

Our Early Years Practitioner (L3*) create inspiring experiences for our children whilst establishing a nurturing environment and encouraging bravery and curiosity in their development.

As an Early Years Practitioner (L3), you deliver the EYFS curriculum through child-led activities. You use your fun and creative flair to provide engaging learning opportunities for the children.

Early Years Practitioners (L3) have relevant child care qualifications at Level 3 or above, the experience of working in an Early Years setting, a good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection, and a positive and proactive attitude to work.

Job requirements

Essential

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years
• Comprehensive knowledge of child protection and safeguarding and the ability to take the lead in vulnerable situations when required
• Continually strive for best practice in yourself while inspiring others
• A child-centred approach to teaching using creative and exciting methods to engage and stimulate
• Right to work in the UK
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection and how this is monitored in a nursery setting
• Understand and value holistic methods of teaching and champion heuristic problem-solving in our children
• Thorough understanding of the prime areas of the EYFS and how to be imaginative in your planning and execution
• Encourage a supportive team atmosphere and the ability to work together positively and compassionately

Desired

• Strong desire to influence positive change when required through modelling the LEYF values; Brave, Fun, Inspiring and Nurturing

Please forward your cv to Mark at mark@southwarkworks.org.uk