Protocol Education is assisting a nurturing early years setting in South London to recruit a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Educator.
Do you believe every child deserves the best possible start in life?
Are you ready to create joyful, safe, and inspiring learning experiences for young children?
Our client, a welcoming and community-focused nursery within a highly regarded multi-academy trust, is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic, caring, and committed to early years education.
About the Role:
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Provide high-quality physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for all children.
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Safeguard children and promote their welfare at all times.
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Create enabling environments where children can play, learn, and develop with confidence.
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Build strong relationships with parents and carers, keeping them informed of their child’s progress.
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Keep accurate records of children’s learning and development.
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Support mealtimes, hygiene routines, and day-to-day nursery duties.
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Work closely with colleagues and external agencies to provide the best outcomes for children.
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Promote outdoor learning, creativity, and opportunities to explore nature.
What We’re Looking For:
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Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (or willingness to work towards it).
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Passion for early years education and a belief in the potential of every child.
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Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
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Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to use initiative.
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Organised, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure.
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Flexible and committed to continuous professional development.
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Desirable: Interest in outdoor learning, gardening, cooking, or forest school approaches.
Benefits:
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Competitive salary.
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Permanent, full-time contract.
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Opportunities for professional development and training.
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Supportive working environment within a respected academy trust.
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The chance to make a lasting difference at the very start of a child’s education journey.
Location:
A friendly early years setting in South London, easily accessible by public transport, offering a supportive and collaborative team environment.
If you are a caring and motivated Early Childhood Educator who is passionate about helping children thrive, we would love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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