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Early Years Educator

St Vincent's Nursery
Altrincham Full-time
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Join Our Outstanding Early Years Team!

Are you ready for an exciting new opportunity in an OFSTED Outstanding nursery with ambitious plans for the future? We have a number of inspiring projects and developments on the horizon — and we would love you to be part of our journey.

We are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated Qualified Early Years Educator to join our exceptional team. This role is perfect for someone who is committed to delivering high\-quality early years education and creating nurturing, inspiring environments for young children to thrive.

About you:

  • Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (or Children’s Care, Learning and Development), *or* Level 2 with a genuine commitment to progressing to Level 3

  • Previous experience working in an early years setting

  • A positive, proactive and hardworking approach

  • A true passion for supporting children’s learning and development
The role:
  • Full\-time, permanent position

  • 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

  • Shift pattern within nursery opening hours of 7:45am – 6:00pm

  • Open 48 weeks per year
Why join us?
Our nursery is truly special. We are proudly owned by a dedicated Board of Governors who are deeply committed to reinvesting profits back into the setting and our team. This investment is reflected in our rich learning environments, high\-quality resources, continuous improvements, and exciting plans for the future.

If you are looking for a workplace where your passion is valued and your career can flourish, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

  • Fantastic career opportunities in various areas across the nursery and its extended services

  • Excellent starting salary and annual pay reviews \- we are members of the Living Wage Foundation. The Living Wage rates are higher than minimum wage rates as they are calculated based on what people need to get by on.

  • Pension scheme

  • Extensive range of training and CPD opportunities paid for by the employer taking into account employees' wishes and areas of interest

  • Weekly shift pattern established for a full year with a range of late starts / early finishes (3\.45pm!)

  • Great range of staff incentives and financial rewards, including a great variety of well\-being initiatives

  • Private Healthcare Plan

  • Fully paid day off on your birthday

  • Team building events

  • Free lunch and uniform

  • ...and many more
Your main duties will involve:
  • Working as an effective team member, treat others with respect and follow the Nursery's Code of Conduct for staff.

  • Being aware of the Nursery’s Mission Statement and supporting the management team in fulfilling this.

  • Promoting a warm and understanding relationship between staff, children and parents.

  • Being a good role model – provide an example of language, behaviour and conduct you wish others to follow.

  • Demonstrating a high level of professional behaviour and reflect a positive image of the Nursery.

  • Acting as a key person to a group of children, developing strong relationships with them and their families, and planning, completing, assessing and reviewing a range of highly stimulating and motivating activities of an exceptionally high standard and quality suitable to the age range and ability of children
If you are interested in this position please call 0161 928 7581 for more information or send your CV directly via this site.

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: £29,120\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave

  • Childcare

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Discounted or free food

  • Free parking

  • Health \& wellbeing programme

  • On\-site parking

  • Private medical insurance

  • Referral programme
Education:
  • Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
  • Childcare: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

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