Early Years Educator
Job Description
Faculty / Department
Chief Operating Officer (COO) Team
Salary
£33,810 – £35,719 per annum
Location / Campus
South Kensington Campus – On site only
Contract Type / Work Pattern
Full time – Open ended
Closing date
27-Oct-2024
Job summary
All appointments will begin at the bottom of the salary range (plus 2.5 hours of guaranteed contractual weekly overtime)
For over 50 years, we have been providing high quality care and education to children of Imperial’s staff and students aged from 6 months to 5 years old. We are based at South Kensington campus and are a three-times awarded outstanding Early Years provider by Ofsted. Our well-resourced rooms as well as bespoke designed garden were developed to provide an excellent stimulating environment for children to thrive and learn in. Thus allowing them to reach their full potential alongside our passionate and dedicated team. Our curriculum incorporates the Froebelian approach to learning, where we understand the importance of how a child’s connectiveness with nature, personal experiences and their family and community makes them all unique.
Who we are looking for:
We are currently looking for 2 full time Early Years Educators who are enthusiastic, hardworking Level 3 qualified Early Years Educators to join our well-motivated team. You will have excellent childcare and developmental knowledge, confident written and spoken communication skills and can plan and implement exciting learning experiences for children of all ages between 6 months – 5 years.
Duties and responsibilities
What you will do:
To build positive caring relationships with all children attending the Centre ensuring that their needs take priority
To work as a key person to a group of designated children
To keep accurate, clear, up to date developmental records and observations on children
To have a working knowledge and understanding of the Early Years foundation Stage framework
To plan and organise daily learning experiences with the team to promote the development of each individual child taking into consideration their varying interests and needs
To develop and maintain professional relationships with parents and carers by warmly welcoming them to the Centre daily and communicating with them effectively about matters concerning their child
To arrange to meet with parents regularly to discuss children’s progress and any concerns
Essential requirements
What you need:
To hold a full and relevant childcare qualification please check your qualifications here Early years qualifications achieved in the United Kingdom – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)before applying.
To have a sound knowledge of the Children’s Act, Every Child Matters document, the Early Years Foundation Stage and latest legislation
To have a sound knowledge of child development 0-7 years
Understanding of Safeguarding children and own responsibilities to protect children.
Ability to promote and maintain high standards of care and education.
To be able to keep accurate records.
To be understanding of children’s emotional needs and be able to respond appropriately.
To be able to recognise good practice and have the confidence to challenge bad practice (See Whistle Blowing Policy)
Further information
Contract Details:
Grade: Operational Services, Level 2a
Type of Contract: 2 x Full-time, Permanent
35 hours per week + 2.5 hours guaranteed contractual overtime
Location: London, South Kensington Campus
Department/ Division: Early Years Education Centre/ Campus Services
What we want to offer you:
Career development training
Generous holiday allowances
An excellent pension scheme
A reduced rate in our sports centre with full access to Gym and pool
Interest free season ticket/cycle loan schemes
Easter and Christmas closure
Working hours 08:30 -17:30
Coming together regularly for developmental opportunities
Events to come together and celebrate from summer parties to Christmas breakfasts
Hot drinks and pastries every Friday
EYEC is committed to equal opportunities for all, we support and celebrate diversity in all areas for our staff and children by creating an inclusive environment.
For further information, please contact Suphia Khatun, Department Administrator and Receptionist at EYEC, by email on [email protected]
Available documents
Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.
Download: JD_Early Years Educator_2a_May 24.Pdf
Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.
We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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