Early Years Educator (Level 3)

Salary: £24,960 to £27,040 per year

Locations: Dorchester

(Salary based on full-time contract)
Note: salary range currently under review

You will be responsible for the care and welfare, learning and development of a designated group of young early years children in the age range of 0-5 years.

Take a shared responsibility for the care and welfare, learning and development of a designated group of young children within the nursery by working with initiative and creativity to foster an environment that encourages the children’s all-round development.

To promote Sunny Day Nurseries to parents, potential parents, the community and to allied professionals.

To actively promote equal opportunities for all children, their families and staff, with due respect and consideration for gender, race, language, disability, age religion, culture, sexuality and class.

To fulfil core values – SMILE STRIVE SAFE

Rewards and Perks

Sunny Days will cover the cost of your DBS check.

Refer a friend payment for recruitment – £250 – paid upon successful probation.

Monetary bonus for every 5 years of employment.

Sick pay scheme – eligible after 1 year – 1 day accumulated every year until 5 years then leads to length of service bonus.

Benefit from half price childcare from day 1.

Supplied when on duty.

Duties:

Implement policies and procedures to ensure the welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework are met.
Assist in the planning of appropriate experiences for children, in line with Sunny Day Nurseries’ core practices to meet the learning and development requirements of the EYFS Statutory Framework.
Participate in Sunny Day Nurseries’ policy on planning, assessment, recording and reporting, in line with the requirements of the EYFS Statutory Framework.
Take on the role of key person for a designated group of children when deemed appropriate.
Assist in providing effective liaison with parents on a day-to-day basis regarding the welfare, learning and development of the children in the designated section.
Take shared responsibility for standards of safety, security, hygiene, cleanliness and tidiness throughout the nursery.
Maintain the highest level of cleanliness and hygiene in sleeping, nappy changing, food preparation and service areas.
Take shared responsibility for the care, maintenance and security of all equipment and toys within the nursery.
Participate in the nursery’s performance management review process and access any necessary meetings, training, or professional development.
Comply with all Sunny Day Nurseries’ policies and procedures at all times.
Treat all staff, children and parents with courtesy and kindness at all times.
Undertake any other duties as agreed with the Nursery Manager/Deputy.

In this role all of the duties apply and it is expected that you will demonstrate your child care experience and knowledge to other staff, your colleagues, providing an excellent role model, and taking a lead role when the Supervisor is out of the room or off duty.