Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Educator - Outstanding Nursery in East Keswick

Are you an experienced Early Years Educator with a passion for inspiring young minds? We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our Outstanding nursery in the heart of East Keswick.

At our clients nursery, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children thrive, explore, and develop essential skills that will support them for life. We are looking for someone who can bring fresh ideas, creativity, and energy to the team, helping us to continue offering a high standard of care and education while adding that extra "specialness" to our setting.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, and assess the educational activities for children aged 0-5 years, ensuring their individual needs are met through child-led learning.
• Foster positive relationships with both children and parents, providing regular updates on their child's progress.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to develop their curiosity, creativity, and independence.
• Support children in developing key social, emotional, and communication skills through play-based learning and active exploration.
• Work collaboratively with the team to enhance the early years curriculum, incorporating both Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) principles and innovative ideas.
• Participate in observations and assessments, ensuring that progress is tracked and next steps are identified for each child.
• Ensure that safeguarding and health and safety practices are consistently followed, and the nursery remains a safe and welcoming place for all.

What We're Looking For:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in an Early Years setting, with a solid understanding of EYFS.
• A passion for working with young children and helping them develop through play, discovery, and creative activities.
• Ability to work independently, use your initiative, and contribute to the overall success of the nursery.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a dedication to building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Why Join Us?

• High Salary - Competitive pay to reflect your skills and experience.
• Flexible Working Hours - Choose between a 4 or 5-day working week for a better work-life balance.
• Free Training & CPD - We invest in your professional development, providing access to high-quality training and CPD opportunities to support your career growth.
• Supportive Team - Join a team of dedicated professionals who value collaboration, innovation, and the continuous improvement of practice.
• Outstanding Nursery - Be part of a nursery that is proud of its outstanding status and is committed to providing the best possible care and education for children.

If you are an experienced, motivated Early Years Practitioner looking to make a positive impact on children's lives and be part of an outstanding nursery team, we'd love to hear from you!

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your experience and why you'd be a perfect fit for our nursery to (url removed) or apply through the link below.

We look forward to hearing from you!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'