Job type: Full Time, Temporary Apply by: 7 January 2025 Job overview Early Years Educator Salary: £12.20 Location: Newport This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy. Dean Close Nurseries are seeking an Early Years Educator to work at Little Trees Celtic Springs, Newport. Are you qualified in Early Years at level 2 or level 3? Do you have big warm hugs to offer tiny humans? You must have a big smile that would make every child’s face light every day. Throughout the course of the day, you will have many varied roles. If a child requests, you to be a princess you will be the best princess ever, if a child requests you to be a dragon, you will be the best dragon ever The ability to sing in tune is not necessary however the ability to sing out of tune in front of tiny humans is essential. You must have the ability to read a book upside down and have 5 interruptions. And finally, you must be prepared to engage in fun activities and be prepared to get messy. The Foundation Dean Close Foundation is a growing, vibrant and diverse family of independent schools and nurseries, uniting around a shared vision and set of values. These spring from the origins of Dean Close School, which was founded in 1886 in memory of Dean Francis Close, Rector of Cheltenham and educational philanthropist. The Christian ethos of that original school continues today where the aim is that every child should be given the opportunities to flourish, underpinned by its core values of courage, contribution and love which are the guiding principles behind its educational vision. The Foundation currently has five schools and six nurseries within its group, creating a strong community that can share best practice, resources and a secure future. Dean Close Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. About The Dean Close Foundation Shelburne Road, Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE United Kingdom At Dean Close we aim to demonstrate our commitment to the following aim and values (The Foundation Stones), which spring from the Foundation’s Christian ethos. Every pupil and member of staff is encouraged to consider how these values should make a practical difference to their life and to the way they think about themselves, other people, the world and God.