Early Years Educator

Location: Chaucer

As an Early Childhood Educator at Ark Start, you will help create a warm, safe and stimulating environment where children can learn, play and thrive. Working alongside a supportive team, you will build positive relationships with children and families, support children's development through play and exploration, and contribute to making every day a positive and memorable experience. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about early years education and eager to grow their skills in a collaborative and nurturing nursery environment.

What will you be doing?

* Create a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment where every child can thrive.

* Support children's learning, development and wellbeing through play, exploration and positive relationships.

* Build strong partnerships with families and work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver exceptional experiences for children.

* Contribute to engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments that encourage curiosity and a love of learning.

* Promote high standards of safeguarding, care and professionalism in everything you do.

* Take an active role in the life of the nursery, embracing opportunities to learn, develop and contribute to the wider Ark Start community.

Other

* Ensure compliance with Ark Start's data protection policies and procedures, maintaining the confidentiality and security of information at all times.

* Build positive relationships with colleagues, families and external partners, communicating with confidence, professionalism, tact and diplomacy.

* Collaborate with colleagues across Ark Start nurseries and the wider Ark network to share best practice, contribute to continuous improvement and support colleagues where required.

What are we looking for?

* Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards a relevant qualification.

* Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach to working with others.

* A genuine passion for working with young children and supporting them to thrive.

* A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

* Warm, collaborative and relationship-focused, with the ability to build positive partnerships with children, families and colleagues.

* Right to work in the UK.

* This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Benefits:

* Company pension

* Employee mentoring programme

Work Location:

In person