Early Years Educator Qualified (Level 3)
Location Partington Day Nursery, Central Road Partington M31 4FL
Salary range £24,404 to £24,790
Trafford council is a Living Wage Employer.
Working Pattern Full time
Working hours 36.25
We will offer flexibility where we can if you are interested in a role, please speak to the recruiting manager about what flexibility they might consider.
Many of our colleagues can work from home for one or more days a week and/or they flex the hours they work. We call this SMART working, and it gives you the option to flex your days and hours so you can fit your work around your life and life around your work.
Contract type Permanent
Application deadline 16 February 2025
Interview date 26 February 2025
Interview type In person at the nursery
About the Role
We currently have an exciting vacancy for a qualified Early Years Educator (Level 3) to join us at Partington Day Nursery. The role will involve supporting the quality of early education and care for children and families accessing the nursery by providing high quality learning opportunities combined with care.
It involves working with children and their families from an increasingly diverse community to ensure all needs are met in a warm and welcoming environment.
You will be part of an experienced, professional team, working with other professionals from outside the nursery and keeping records up to date.
You will be a key person for a group of children to enable them to reach their potential through positive relationships, experiences and opportunities.
About you
You will have experience of working in an early years setting.
You must hold a minimum level 3 relevant early years qualification in childcare.
You will have a good working knowledge of the EYFS and Early Years Inspection framework and be able to put the principles into practice across the early years.
You will have knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice that is applied in your work with children and families.
You will be able to form positive relationships with children and families.
You will be committed to ongoing professional development to ensure that the needs of children and families are met in an ever-evolving high quality setting.
You will be a team player who values and respects the contributions of others.
You will be a good communicator and passionate about working with children.
About us
Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s huge potential.
Our vision: Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.
Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.
Additional Information
An enhanced DBS check with children/adults barred list check will be required.
Contact Details
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role, or to arrange a short visit to the nursery, please call Carolann Loghan 0161 912 2210 or email partington.nursery@trafford.gov.uk
About the benefits
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.
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