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Nurtured Nursery is a dedicated childcare provider based in Lostwithiel, committed to fostering the growth and development of young children. Our nurturing environment encourages exploration and learning, ensuring that every child receives the best possible start in their educational journey.

Summary

We are seeking an Qualified Level 3 Early Years Educator to join our passionate team at Nurtured Nursery. In this role, you will play a vital part in creating a stimulating and safe environment for children, supporting their emotional and educational development. The hours will be between 30-40 per week.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging educational activities for young children.
• Support children's social and emotional development through positive interactions.
• Communicate effectively with parents about their child's progress and needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming nursery environment.
• Observe and assess children's development to tailor learning experiences accordingly.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a cohesive team atmosphere.

Requirements

• Relevant qualifications in Early Childhood Education or Childcare.
• Experience working with young children in a nursery or educational setting.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate others.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A passion for nurturing children's development and well-being.

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young children, we invite you to apply today to join our dedicated team at Nurtured Nursery

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £13.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

You know the value of early years - and so do we. If you're a Qualified Early Years Educator ready to bring energy, creativity, and care to every day, we'd love to have you on our team.

About Us

Established in 1993, Cherubs Nurseries is a family-run business on a mission to give all children the personalities, skills and experiences they need to take on the world, without limitations. Central to our approach (inspired by Montessori, Hygge, Reggio and Forest School) is our Community Life work which aims to make the communities we serve better places to live, work and grow up in. From annual fundraising events to community clean ups and a robust Sustainability Action Plan.

We know it takes a village to raise a child and we want our nurseries to be reflective of our communities. We champion diversity in the early years sector and are driven to bring more men into early years, supporting MITEY to achieve a mixed-gender early years workforce.

Why work at Cherubs Nurseries?

• Family-run business, but with all the benefits you would expect from a bigger group
• Committed to taking people where they want to go - from personalised professional development pathways to continuous internal training.
• Experienced and long-standing teams - plenty of support whilst you get to grips with Cherubs Nurseries.
• Opportunity to progress and transfer internally - whether that's within your current nursery or to another team or nursery within the group.
• Exceptional early years environments – we heavily invest in our nurseries to ensure they align with our approach and curriculum and are the best places to work for our team.
• Proactive and forward-thinking culture - we're committed to making Cherubs Nurseries a great place to work.

Cherubs Kimberley is a modern, lively and well-laid out nursery with varied age groups and rooms. Overall, the nursery provides early years care and education for up to 135-children every day. The nursery is well-placed with good bus and road links and local amenities (within walking distance) such as supermarkets and food outlets.

Cherubs Nurseries Rewards and Benefits

• 30% off childcare at Cherubs Nurseries
• Long-service awards for 5+ years' service
• Annual "Me Day" after 1 year's service
• Electric Car Scheme (for those eligible)
• Free healthy lunch, made by our Nursery Chef

What you'll be doing

• Work as part of the Childcare Team to provide an amazing service, for both our children and families.
• Ensure the children's environment and your nursery is kept safe, secure and clean at all times ensuring safeguarding policies are adhered to.
• Be a role model for the children at all times, whilst demonstrating best practice to your colleagues.
• Give parents and carers a warm welcome and concise handover at the end of the day.
• Complete Nursery In A Box for all your key children, ensuring you meet targets and provide detailed and relevant accounts for each child, underpinned by the EYFS.
• Take pride in your room and nursery, ensuring it is presented well with organised resources, engaging displays with an inviting layout.
• Attend both in-house and external training, as required. Some of this may be outside of working hours, for example on a weekend.
• Assist in the thorough planning and successful delivery of a variety of activities (both indoor and outdoor) to maintain the children's interests and to ensure the development of all children in-line with their own needs.
• Attend all staff events including parents evening, staff meetings and summer fairs, some of these may be out of hours and on weekends.

Passionate about giving children the best start in life? So are we. If you're nurturing, dedicated, and ready to help little minds grow, we'd love to welcome you to our team. Apply now and start making a difference every single day.

Disclaimer: Cherubs Nurseries is committed to upholding a safe and compliant workforce and business. All roles require: the right to work in the United Kingdom, the completion of a "Keeping Children Safe" Form, a DBS and at least 2 satisfactory employment references. Some roles may also require a 5-year employment history.

Cliffe House is a family run business with our staff well-being at the heart of our success. We pride ourselves in helping staff excel in their childcare journey with us and this year we celebrate 28 years since we first started this amazing journey providing a home from home for lifelong learning.

The successful candidate will be passionate about working with children in early years and have an in-depth knowledge of the EYFS.

We are currently looking for an Early Years Educator at Cliffe House Shipley.

The position on offer is a full-time role, between the hours of 7:30am and 6:00pm on a rota basis. The position is for a Qualified Level 3 Early Years Educator. This role can be over 5 days (40 hours per week) or 4 days (36 or 38 hours per week).

Early Years Practitioner Non-Negotiables:

· Level 3 and above in childcare or other relevant qualifications.

· Experience working with children in a nursery or childcare setting is essential.

· At least 2 professional references.

· Knowledge of the EYFS framework.

· You need to have the right to work in the UK.

NOTE: Health and Social Care qualifications are not considered full and relevant qualifications for working in childcare and will not be accepted.

What Cliffe House offers its staff:

· Competitive salaries with annual salary reviews

· 21 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) which increases with length of service

· Birthday holiday

· We are open for 51 weeks a year, closing for 1 week at Christmas.

· Career progression and training

· Workplace pension

· Childcare discount

· Uniform provided

· Long service awards

· Mental Health first aiders to support all staff

· Dress down days each month

· Counselling service

· Company events

· Refer a friend scheme

We look forward to hearing from you soon

* NOTE: The salary stated is for someone over 21 years of age working 40 hours per week.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £26,520.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person

Early Years Practitioner Clapham, London pay highly competitive and dependant on qualifications and experience.

Are you passionate about working with young children, full of creative ideas and keen to further develop your own learning? If so, then you might fit right into our nursery.

We are looking for a friendly, passionate and qualified practitioner to join our prestigious family owned nurseries in Clapham. The nurseries are family owned and run and our teams are made up of some very special people. Through our nurseries and parent school, The White House Prep, we have been providing outstanding education and childcare in Clapham for 30 years. The Sunday Times just ranked our school in the top 100 Prep schools in the country We have invested heavily in our beautiful buildings and gardens to make them as well equipped as possible to help you deliver an outstanding curriculum. We are committed to and invest 100% in every member of our team.

About you:

• NVQ level 2 or above·

• Passionate about developing the highest quality experiences for our children to help them grow in confidence and self-directed learning.

• Excellent spoken English

What we offer:

• Highly competitive salaries and holiday package·

• Fun and vibrant nursery with a strong and friendly leadership team·

• On-going support and real career development through extensive training, both in-house and with external training companies.

• Progression opportunities·

• Wide selection of perks including: Private Health Care, Free Health and Wellbeing Classes e.g. Yoga, 24 hr Mental Health Support Line, Cycle to Work Scheme.

We follow a safer recruitment and selection process. Only candidates who pass our initial screening will be contacted. Following interviews and a trial day successful candidates will be expected to provide two references and pass a full/enhanced DBS check prior to employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Job Type: Full-time & Part Time Hours

Job Location

• London SW12

Required experience:

• Nursery: 1 year

Work remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £28,000.00-£30,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free fitness classes
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Private medical insurance

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

About us:

For over 35 magical years, Seymour House day nurseries have been dedicated to providing a beyond brilliant nursery experience, where families get nothing but the best.

Salary: £26,200 - £7,800 (plus 5% Chelmsford enhancement)

Location: A beyond brilliant early years experience for children aged 3 months to 5 years at the Seymour House Lawn Lane Nursery in the Springfield area of Chelmsford.

The magic you'll bring:

We're on the lookout for a passionate Term time only Early Years Educator, and it could be you This is more than just a role, it's your chance to spark curiosity, nurture confidence, and help little minds flourish.

As an Early Years Educator, you'll play a vital part in shaping a warm, caring, and enriching environment where every child is seen, supported, and encouraged to shine. You'll help meet each child's unique needs, offering meaningful learning experiences that set the foundation for a lifetime of growth and discovery.

All the benefits:

• Competitive salaries
• This role qualifies for our Chelmsford enhancement, which adds an additional 5% to your basic salary.
• Up to 31 days holiday
• Excellent career progression
• Childcare discount
• Free life coaching in our Dream Academy
• Financial wellbeing service
• Glamourous annual awards evening
• Social events throughout the year
• Recommend a friend bonus
• Teacher Training- fully funded
• Leadership investment training
• Funded training courses available in specialist EY subjects

What you'll need to join the fun

· Level 3 or above in Childcare and Education

· You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, funded by Seymour House, to share in our commitment to safeguarding children. An enhanced check is completed and regularly updated through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Seymour House actively promotes equal opportunities and are committed to equality and diversity for all our children and staff. Applicants will be considered on merit only, irrespective of race, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or belief.

A copy of the Company's Equal Opportunities Policy and Disclosure Information Policy is available on request.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £2 200.00- 7,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme

Work Location: In person

• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality early years education and care.
• Develop and implement engaging, play-based learning experiences in line with the EYFS.
• Observe, monitor, and record children's progress, identifying individual needs and next steps.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment that promotes child development.
• Build positive and supportive relationships with children, parents, and families.
• Communicate effectively with parents about their child's learning and development.
• Ensure adherence to all safeguarding, health, and safety policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve the nursery's goals and ethos.
• Contribute to the reflective practice and continuous improvement of the nursery.
• Maintain professional knowledge and keep up-to-date with best practices in early years education.

• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (e.g., NNEB, CACHE Diploma).
• Sound knowledge and practical application of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Proven experience working with children aged 0-5 in a nursery or childcare setting.
• Excellent understanding of child development and learning theories.
• Strong observation and assessment skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• A passion for early childhood education and a nurturing approach.

• Design and implement age-appropriate, engaging, and educational online activities and lesson plans for young children (ages 2-5).
• Utilize various digital platforms and tools to deliver interactive learning experiences, including storytelling, games, and crafts.
• Observe and assess children's development in areas such as cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth through remote interactions and parent feedback.
• Maintain accurate and detailed digital records of each child's progress, learning journey, and any developmental concerns.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents and guardians regarding their child's development, learning, and well-being through virtual meetings, emails, and secure messaging platforms.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating virtual environment that encourages exploration and learning.
• Provide guidance and support to parents on home-based learning activities and strategies.
• Collaborate with other remote educators and specialists to share best practices and resources.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest research and developments in early childhood education and online learning methodologies.
• Ensure adherence to all safeguarding policies and procedures in a remote context.

• A relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education (e.g.,CACHE Level 3, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent).
• Proven experience working with young children in an early years setting.
• Familiarity with online learning platforms and digital tools for education.
• Excellent understanding of child development theories and frameworks (e.g., EYFS).
• Strong creative and imaginative skills for developing engaging online content.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect effectively with children, parents, and colleagues remotely.
• Patient, nurturing, and empathetic personality.
• Reliable internet connection and a suitable home working environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices in childcare.

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Childcare and Education.
• Significant experience working with children aged 0-5 years in a nursery or early years setting.
• In-depth knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Excellent understanding of child protection and safeguarding policies.
• Strong observation and assessment skills.
• Effective communication and listening skills, with parents and colleagues.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Paediatric First Aid certification is a plus.

• Plan and implement a stimulating and creative curriculum for young children.
• Provide a safe, secure, and nurturing learning environment.
• Observe and assess children's progress, documenting their development.
• Support children's emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development.
• Liaise effectively with parents and guardians regarding their child's progress.
• Ensure adherence to all safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and health and safety within the setting.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the setting.
• Engage children in a variety of play-based learning experiences.
• Promote positive behaviour and ensure children’s well-being.

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years Education, or equivalent.
• Experience working with children aged 0-5 years.
• Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Excellent understanding of child development and safeguarding principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine passion for early childhood education.
• First Aid certification is desirable.