Early Years Educator
Discovery Day Nursery, Maidstone
£22,072pa

The Education People is very proud to run three high quality nurseries in Kent.

You could be the next person joining the team as an Early Years Educator!

The Education People have developed their nursery group with a family ethos, which they feel encompasses children and their families, as well as their highly skilled and committed staff teams.

They are committed to maintaining the quality of their workforce and recognise the importance in investing in their staff’s professional development, wellbeing and career progression. If you are a motivated individual who is looking for an exciting opportunity in the early years and childcare workforce, then please apply today. They are an innovative company and are looking for like-minded people to join their family and have a positive impact on outcomes for our children.

This is a full-time role (37 hours per week).

Due to the nature of work being carried out, an Enhanced DBS check (provided by the Company) will be carried out, please consider this before submitting your application.

In return we will offer you:

• High-quality regular professional development training to support and develop your skills
• Career progression opportunities across the nursery family
• Support from the highly qualified and experienced advisory team at The Education People
• Dedicated team days with colleagues from across the family to network and develop strong pedagogy
• A competitive salary

Key Duties:

• Provide quality care, teaching and learning, to support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage to the highest possible standards
• Support children’s learning and development needs by providing stimulating and age-appropriate play, learning and development opportunities in the setting and outdoors
  
• Develop effective working relationships with all parents, families and practitioners within the setting and contribute to a culture of self-evaluation
• Contribute to children’s observations of learning, planning and assessment and maintain children’s’ learning records
• Be fully aware of the relevant nursery’s policies and procedures and ensure they are reflected in practice

What we need from you

• A minimum of level 3 relevant Early Years qualification
• Previously attended relevant first aid and safeguarding training
• Proven significant experience of a childcare/early education setting, working with children and their families to enhance learning.
• Significant experience in a specific aspect of early years
• Successful implementation of EYFS 0-5 curriculum

About Commercial Services Group

Commercial Services Group (CSG) is one of the largest providers of public sector and education procurement services globally, with revenues of c£500M, 1800 staff and six trading divisions: Global Education Supplies, Procurement, Energy & Carbon, Community Services, Professional Services and People Services. Wholly owned by Kent County Council, CSG supports over 15,000 customers in 86 countries and collaborates with a supply chain of c1,000 suppliers.