Senior Early Years Educator

Senior Early Years Educator – Berkhamsted

Nursery: kinderzimmer Berkhamsted, 205 High St, Berkhamsted, HP4 1AP

Job Type: Full Time, permanent, 40 hours per week

Salary: Up to £31,500 (depending on qualifications and experience).

We are proud to share that kinderzimmer UK is an Ofsted Outstanding provider

Be Part of kinderzimmer UK: Creating a Better Future Through Education

At kinderzimmer UK, we're on a mission to make the world a better place through education. Since opening our first nursery in June 2023, we've grown rapidly and have already earned Ofsted Outstanding status. We provide an inspiring environment where your career can flourish whilst nurturing our children's independence, exploration and wonder. Proudly nominated for the National NMT Awards 2024 for Best Small Nursery Group, we're also rated 4.9 stars on Glassdoor and 5 stars on Indeed, reflecting our dedication to both excellence and making our teams feel valued. Join us today and experience modern, high-quality childcare.

The setting

Housed in a beautifully historic building, our nursery is at the heart of Berkhamsted. The site boasts tall ceilings and light-flooded spaces, with large symmetrical rooms that create a warm and welcoming environment. With a capacity of 92 children across all age groups, the nursery is bespoke in design, and provides a safe and nurturing environment for early years. Our central dining room offers the perfect space for baking, experimenting with food and engaging in messy play, while our growing space in the garden encourages children to learn about the natural world. Come and be part of our fun, engaging and supportive environment that nurtures children's physical, emotional, and social development.

What you will be doing

• Guide, inspire and lead a team of childcare professionals to provide outstanding care and education
• Plan and provide a diverse learning environment that offers consistent stimulation and exciting activities for children both inside and outside
• Deliver learning experiences that support children's development and nurture them to achieve personal milestones
• Foster strong relationships with colleagues, parents and relevant professionals to attend to each child's unique needs
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures related to child welfare, protection, health and safety, and safeguarding at all times
• Collaborate with your team to maintain a safe and happy environment on a daily basis

What we can offer you

Our playground could be your workplace. In exchange for your commitment, enthusiasm and passion you will get a lot in return, not just from the children, but from us also kinderzimmer UK has a market-leading benefits package which is tailored to the individual employee's needs.

The benefits package includes but is not limited to;

• A free childcare place for your child at a kinderzimmer nursery
• Annual bonuses for all employees, not just the managers
• Access to 24 hour counselling
• Workwear allowance
• Annual personal development budget
• Wellness day
• Annual subscriptions to market leading fitness and mental health apps
• And much much more

Who you are

For our bespoke nursery, we are looking for Senior Nursery Practitioners that;

• Must be Level 3 qualified or above.
• Have Experience with an Early Years setting ideally as Nursery Practitioner or similar
• A confident leader who has successfully participated in Ofsted inspections with "Good" or "Outstanding" outcomes.
• An inspirational Senior Nursery Practitioner that can develop a high performing team

At kinderzimmer UK, we celebrate individuality and embrace diverse approaches to education, believing it enriches the experiences we create for children. We're looking for educators who bring their own unique style, whether that means diving right in and leading hands-on activities, setting up inviting resources for children to explore independently, or stepping back to let children initiate and complete tasks on their own. Instead of prescribing a single teaching method, we want to understand what makes you shine so we can place you in the nursery environment where your approach will truly thrive. So, whatever your style, we'd love to hear from you

Regardless of what your approach is, we are keen to find out about you

How to apply

If you hold the relevant Early Years qualification (level 3 or above), then click apply now and submit your CV. A member of the kinderzimmer UK team will be in touch to discuss your application

We look forward to meeting you

Please note, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS and two references. Some of our roles require specific qualifications by law, this will be highlighted within the advert.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £31,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Flexitime
• Free fitness classes

Experience:

• Nursery: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person