Early Years Educator

Job Description

Department

Set in the peaceful surroundings of Wivenhoe Park on our Colchester Campus the Day Nursery offers high quality care and education to children from 3 months to 5 years. We are open to the general public, university staff and students.

Duties of the Role

Responsibilities of the role will include;

To utilise knowledge of the EYFS to plan and implementlearning opportunities for children aged 0-5 years
To be an effective key person, to care, value and respect children.
To work as a team with other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for children.
To work closely and work in partnership with parents, to keep them informed of their child's developments.
To follow Ofsted requirements and health and safety guidelines at all times.
To have sound knowledge of and follow safeguarding procedures.
To have a passion for outdoor learning.
To attend training to keep up to date with best practice.

Skills and qualifications required:

NVQ Level 3 in childcare (or equivalent) is essential.
Paediatric first aid and safeguarding training is desirable.
Basic ICT skills to keep children's development records up to date using an online journal.
Experience working with early years and as a key person
A sound knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
Strong communication skills
To fulfil the requirements of a full DBS check

**Please note that this vacancy is being advertised on a rolling basis. Applications will be reviewed weekly, and interviews scheduled on a regular basis whilst the role continues to be advertised. Potential applicants should be aware that the University reserves the right to withdraw this role at short notice if the position is filled early**

At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.

To support this commitment we have ourGlobal Forum, a staff-led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus basedFaith Centre, which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.