Job description 

Sowing and Growing 

Sowing and Growing Nursery and Preschool (S&G) is a new and exciting setting situated in West Norwood / Dulwich area with a capacity of 60 children. Our hope is to see children flourish in the heart of their own learning, within a language-rich environment. We do this by working closely with families and our local community in order to provide the best possible start for children. We intentionally empower our team to successfully deliver the most crucial stage of development.

Our families have a high expectation of quality care and communication. This is achieved by recruiting the best staff who are committed to going the extra mile to support children. As an organisation, we are committed to supporting our team and their well-being.

We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic Early Years Educators. The person we are looking for should be a team player and someone who wants to make a positive contribution to lives of early years children.  The role will be to help ensure all children receive high quality care, are kept safe and are provided with stimulating play experiences, which meet their individual needs within the rooms.

About you

  • A motivated people-person, team player and willing learner

  • Solution focused & and committed to improve where possible

  • Excellent spoken and written English as well as a strong communicator

  • Reliable, honest and a person who conducts themselves with integrity

  • Relevant Early Years Qualification, Level 2 or 3 

  • Passionate about childcare with expert understanding of the EYFS curriculum

  • Fun with a sense of humor 

  • A desire to progress within the early years sector

Benefits

  • Competitive salary

  • Competitive pension scheme 

  • Annual Bonus schemes

  • Value-driven nursery setting   

  • Paid training and qualifications opportunities

  • 15% Childcare discount 

  • Strong transport links

  • Fun staff socials 

  • 30 days annual leave

What you will be doing

  • Building and maintaining excellent relationships with parents and families

  • Supporting your team 

  • Responsible for the day to day care of all children within the room 

  • Liaising with parents/carers as appropriate 

  • Taking part in formal and informal team meetings (occasionally conducted outside of working hours).

  • Modeling and implementing the highest standards of Early Education practice at all times

  • Facilitating a creative and innovative range of play and learning experiences, making full use of indoor and outdoor environments.

  • Carrying out Key-Person responsibilities related to building relationships with a small group of children and their families 

  • Ensuring the safety and well-being of all children in your care resulting in total avoidance of preventable accidents and promoting a feeling of security and parent satisfaction. 

  • Ensuring that planning for the individual needs of each child is maintained to a high standard 

  • Ensuring that the nursery remains clean and safe for all children and early years team

  • Understanding and implementing the nursery’s policies and procedures 

  • Participating in professional development and training 

  • Providing high quality care and activities for children 

  • Working a flexible shift pattern within the opening hours 

  • Preparing and serving food for snack time and drinks for children, encouraging good nutrition and sociable eating

  • Working alongside a small team within the room and work alongside them to ensure continuity of care.

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