Casual Early Years Educator

Do you have experience of working with babies, toddlers or pre-school age children but are looking for a more flexible way of working than being tied to a specific number of hours per week? We are looking for someone to join us on a casual basis to provide cover across our nursery. With no commitment to the minimum number of hours per week, you will be able to pick and choose the available shifts where we require cover. You will be able select the shifts which suit your needs best whilst at the same doing a job you love! Our nursery is open Monday to Friday 7.30am - 6pm and we tend to offer shifts as half days or full days although we can discuss your specific availability. We are Ofsted registered, with space for 90+ children in three age-related rooms designed using the latest thinking for early years development and education. We will encourage curiosity and imagination through play and exercise. A truly inspiring place to be for young minds to belong, contribute and thrive. On a day to day basis, you can expect your role to include:

• Work as part of the Nursery Team in delivering the highest quality care and education for all children to achieve and maintain
an Outstanding Ofsted judgement.
• Deliver suitable learning programmes in line with the EYFS that offers a wide range of learning experiences and act as a
keyworker for a group of children
• Ensure all daily routines are adhered to
• Liaise and support parents and carers, ensuring they are well informed of their child's progress
• Ensuring that the room and other areas are safe, clean, welcoming and stimulating environment undertaking cleaning tasks where
required.
• Support the Nursery Team in evaluating the effectiveness and quality of the services provided, recommending changes when
necessary.
• Administrating first aid when required, ensuring accurate records are maintained.
We are so excited about the quality of childcare provision we are bringing to Newark in our purpose built nursery with plenty of natural light, big airy rooms, large outdoor space all self-contained within the nursery so it is safe and totally separate from the rest of the Community & Activity Village. As our nursery grows, we hope to be able to offer permanent contracts and would love for you to be able to join our team in one of those role. Similarly, we are also able to offer apprenticeships and qualifications to support your development once you are in a permanent role with us so this could be a great stepping stone in your career. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (paid for by YMCA) and registration with the DBS Update Service. We reserve the right to withdraw this role before the closing date should we be able to appoint to the role.

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