Details:
- Salary: £27,892 - 30,236 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Kensington and Chelsea Greater London
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
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