Early Years Educator

Set in the peaceful surroundings of Wivenhoe Park on our Colchester Campus the Day Nursery offers high quality care and education to children from 3 months to 5 years. We are open to the general public, university staff and students.

Duties of the Role

Responsibilities of the role will include;

• To utilise knowledge of the EYFS to plan and implement learning opportunities for children aged 0-5 years
• To be an effective key person, to care, value and respect children.
• To work as a team with other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for children.
• To work closely and work in partnership with parents, to keep them informed of their child’s developments.
• To follow Ofsted requirements and health and safety guidelines at all times.
• To have sound knowledge of and follow safeguarding procedures.
• To have a passion for outdoor learning.
• To attend training to keep up to date with best practice.

**Please note that this vacancy is being advertised on a rolling basis. Applications will be reviewed weekly, and interviews scheduled on a regular basis whilst the role continues to be advertised. Potential applicants should be aware that the University reserves the right to withdraw this role at short notice if the position is filled early**

Full time Permanent and Full time Fixed term available.