Early Years Teacher

Job summary

Job description:

Early Learners Nursery - Parr

186 Boardmans Lane, St. Helens, WA91QU

Early Years Teacher / Supervisor

Full-time: 40 to 45 hours per week,

Monday to Friday. Flexible to suit the needs of the business.

Overview of job role:

To be a proactive practitioner who supports and delivers confidently the EYFS. To provide a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment in which babies and young children are supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential. To offer full and practical support in the day to day running of the nursery. To be flexible to the needs of the business. Must have a minimum Early Years qualification of a level 5+ degree /NQT, equivalent or higher to apply for this position. Flexible to work between: 7am - 6pm, Monday - Friday, to be flexible to the needs of the business.

How to Apply:

Following the correct procedure, as a childcare provider we must ensure that people looking after children are suitable to fulfil the requirements of their roles and understand their responsibilities. We have effective systems in place to ensure that all candidates applying for a position and any other person who is likely to have regular contact with children are suitable, prepared and ready to commence employment.

Benefits:

• Excellent Salary
• Discount of childcare (T&Cs apply)
• Work place pension (Peoples Pension)
• Free training operated by 'Flick Learning'
• Free Paediatric First Aid
• Two free uniforms
• We are closed between Christmas & New Year
• We offer opportunities for career progression

To apply send:
* CV & cover letter explaining why you would like to work for Early Learners

If successful you will be selected to take part in our interview process. A member of the management team will contact successful candidates to organise a date and time slot.

Your interview checklist:

• Identification (passport, drivers licence, utility bill, birth certificate).
• Home Address (Other addresses you have lived at in the past 5 years)
• Contact Number(s) (siblings and partners for emergencies)
• Copies of your relevant Childcare certificates (level 3 childcare diploma, foundation degree, full degree, QT, EYP etc.)
• Copies of your GCSE certificates (Maths & English grades C and above – essential to apply)
• Any copies of safeguarding/ child protection training and level.
• Two contacts and addresses for written references (one needs to be current employer)

Be prepared:

It is important to us that you feel as comfortable and confident working within our environment as we are with you working within the nursery with children. We will show you around our facilities and give you the opportunity to work within each of our classrooms and ask the team questions. Safety is paramount with working with children so ensure you come prepared and wear appropriate clothing.

The interview:

The interview is led by our nursery manager and supported by a senior member of the team. We will ask you questions on the following areas:

• Your history and experience in childcare
• SEND,
• Your training and qualification(s)
• Your Knowledge and understand of the EYFS (primary & specific areas)
• Safeguarding and Child Protection. Procedure in dealing with ‘what to do if you are worried a child has been abused’
• Prevent Duty & British Vales

This is an opportunity for us to ask you questions and also for you to question us.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company events
• Employee discount
• Referral programme

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Nursery: 2 years (preferred)
• Childcare: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• QTS (required)

Location:

• St Helens WA9 1QU (preferred)

Work Location: In person