Qualified Nursery Educator

Yüme Wandsworth Nursery & Preschool is a progressive independent nursery beautifully located right next to the Wandsworth Park and Thames River in Putney, London. With good proximity (10mins walk) to Wandsworth Station and East Putney Station. Please check out our website at  We are looking for a multi-talented, experienced, strong passionate professional to develop their career path with challenging but rewarding growth opportunities.

This post is for qualified/Unqualified nursery educator who holds relevant UK Early Years.

Starting date: ASAP

Work Hours:

27hours - 45hours per Week (Monday to Friday based on Rota Shift)

Role

Reports to:

Nursery Manager

• Plan and develop rich learning opportunities and exceptional care, that helps all children to develop, and meets their individual needs
• Make accurate and effective assessments, which reflect the needs, interests, and stages of each child, through supporting the delivery of the key person approach
• Ensure the environment is providing consistent stimulating and inspiring activities for the children, across both the indoor and outdoor areas
• Develop and maintain strong parent/ carer partnerships
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment
• Be a Key Person for several Children of the setting.
• Follow instructions and guidance of management team and line manager.

• Hold either relevant UK Early Years Teaching Qualification of Level 3, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS), or a full and relevant Level 6 Early Years Qualification - Required
• Previous experience working within the Early Years sector
• Sound knowledge of Safeguarding in Early Years.
• Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS and two satisfactory references.

Job Types: Full Time / Permanent

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Childcare Discount
• Free food & Snacks
• Referral programme
  
  Performance Bonus (etc)

Schedule:

Monday to Friday (all year around)

• GCSE or High School Diploma (Required)
• Relevant UK Early Years Teaching Qualification or Degree of Level 3 or Above
• Experience:
  
  Childcare service/Nursery: 2 years (Required)

Ability to commute/relocate:
London SW18 1GG
: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)