Senior Early Years Educator

5 months ago


Thirsk, United Kingdom Country Court Full time

**Are you ready to dream big and join our exciting new Nursery group, leading the way by reshaping Early Years provision?**

It began as a dream, to develop a childcare setting of the highest quality. To offer children the freedom of opportunities in nature. Where children are enthused to be offered highly nutritious food where they have contributed to the growing and preparation. To develop a generation of independent thinkers, big dreamers, and lifelong learners. We wanted to change the way Early Years education was delivered. With career-driven individuals who light up a room with enthusiasm. Where children and practitioners become our family and are prepared for the ever-changing world ahead of them.

**What will you be doing day to day?**

The Early Years Room Leader is responsible for setting the tone and supporting your colleagues to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children to promote their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. They create and implement an age-appropriate curriculum, observe and assess children's progress, communicate with parents or guardians, and ensure a safe and supportive learning atmosphere.

Nursery: Cloud Nine, Thirsk

**Salary**: £12.13 ph. - £14.13 ph. (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire

**Job Type**: Full Time/Permanent

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead, manage, and inspire the team of experienced practitioners in your room.
- Plan and deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate activities indoors and outdoors to foster learning and creativity.
- Create and maintain a safe, clean, organised, and enriching learning environment.
- Observe and assess children's behaviour, progress, and development to identify individual needs and plan interventions.
- Collaborate with other educators and professionals to support children's holistic development.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to children's development and learning.
- Assist apprentices in their learning by involving them in your work, supporting their growth, and motivating them to become excellent practitioners.
- Establish strong relationships with families to foster a positive connection between the nursery and home, and effectively update parents/ guardians on the progress and well-being of their child.
- Adhere to the organisation’s policies and procedures.
- Engage external professionals to enable extra support for children and families in need.
- Establish a sound knowledge of how the nursery runs and support the team when senior management is absent / otherwise engaged.
- This is intended to give you an indication of the main duties but is not meant to be an exhaustive list.

**Requirements**:

- Diploma/ NVQ level 3 or above in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
- Relevant certifications or licenses as per local regulations (e.g., CPR, first aid).
- Knowledge of child development theories and early childhood education practices.
- Experience working with young children in an educational setting.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Excellent knowledge of the EYFS curriculum

**Desirable Skills**:

- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with young children.
- Ability to create a nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
- Creativity and adaptability in designing age-appropriate activities.
- Observation and assessment skills to track children’s progress.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Childcare options and benefits
- Company events
- Health & wellbeing program
- Referral program benefits
- An open-door management policy across all of our settings - You should always feel like you can come and talk to us.
- Free Parking
- A supportive and nurturing management structure, who take pride in our team and our people
- Continued Personal Professional development training and support

**“Cloud Nine Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care, as such the successful post holder will be required to undergo a robust vetting process, including an enhanced DBS Check and Reference History Checks”


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