Early Years Education Lead

The role of a Lead Educator is to inspire our teams to promote and support embedding our company mission statement: "We believe in doing the best for our children and staff: promoting a fair, healthy, happy environment and give everyone the ability to be heard, seen and share their thoughts and experiences"

To encourage new ways of working, increasing our teams knowledge of the company ethos (outdoor learning and nature-based play) and how to achieve this in practise. To lead and develop, alongside our Managers, our team by using coaching and mentoring techniques, open ended questions, reflection practises and to question whether what we are doing is working in line with our mission., Training new members of the team directly relating to our curriculum, and how to embed this in daily practice
Providing guidance and feedback to our Early Years Educators and trainee Educators
Monitor and support members of the team who are studying towards their Early Years Qualifications
Applying leadership styles to help the children develop
Implementing new education programs
Attending meetings with educators, parents, managers and directors
Support and nurture the relationship between Educators and parents, providing accurate feedback about our children
Teaching individuals when they require extra support
Promoting an inclusive learning environment
Providing children with engaging and informative learning and activities
Promoting an inclusive environment

A recognised Early Years qualification level 3 or above, ideally level 6
A minimum of 2 years experience working in a similar position with children in a Day Nursery setting
Strong team leading and mentoring experience
A real passion for early years education and working with children
A strong command of the English language
Flexibility and punctuality
"Odds Farm Park Day Nursery - Doing what's best for children and our staff"

We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

50% off childcare - from day one with us!
Wellbeing ambassadors in all our settings, to look after your health and wellbeing
Multiple free tickets into Odds Farm Park!
WPA "NHS Top up" - including a 24/7 helpline, access to private doctors appointments, money back on healthcare expenses
2 free meals, and unlimited drinks every day for our staff
Tastecard for all permanent staff - Offering up to 50% off various restaurants, cafes, take aways, cinema tickets & days out.
28 days annual holiday, increasing with service up to 33 days
Refer a friend bonus up to £500 per referral - no limit on the number of referrals you can make!
An open door management policy across all of our settings - You should always feel like you can come and talk to us.
Access to various training courses, and ongoing progression and development opportunities
Regular staff/team outings and celebrations - let your hair down, you deserve it!
Free staff uniform - comfortable polo shirts, and a coat for outdoors!
Enhanced NEST Pension scheme for all staff - for a comfortable future retirement!
Monthly staff lotteries and employee of the month - it could be you!
Length of service awards and gifts - recognising your loyalty!
Staff awards ceremony - with prizes worth up to £500!
Staff summer bbq, and Christmas party
Extra little "thank you" gifts for Valentines, Easter, Staff appreciation day, Christmas and other special annual days!
Relocation packages - If you fancy a change of scenery?
Cycle to work scheme - we will help you buy your new bike!
Free parking

Roles & Responsibilities