Candidates must hold an SVQ level 3, SVQ level 4, HNC, HND or equivalent within Early years.
What we can offer you!
* Leadership course
* Strong family values and a good work-life balance
* In-house CPD training during working hours
* Use of bank staff to support training and paperwork
* Partnerships with local schools and colleges
* Opportunities for progression from apprenticeships to management
* Work with an experienced team
* A supportive team environment
* Strong partnerships with parents
* Teaching through play
* Team support
Job Summary:
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Senior Early Years Educator to join our team at Little Flyers West Calder.
Responsibilities:
* Lead a team
* Create and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities
* Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for children
* Provide individualized attention and support to each child's unique needs
* Monitor and assess children's progress, documenting observations and maintaining records
* Collaborate with parents, guardians, and other staff members to ensure the well-being and development of each child
* Promote positive behavior management strategies and encourage social-emotional growth
* Maintain a clean, organized, and child-friendly classroom environment
* Stay updated on current early childhood education practices and trends
Skills:
* Experience working with young children in a childcare or early childhood education setting
* Proficient in English, both verbal and written communication skills
* Knowledge of early childhood development principles and best practices
* Ability to drive the learning process through creative teaching methods
* Strong leadership skills to effectively manage a classroom setting
* Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with children, parents, and colleagues
* Passion for providing quality care and education to young children
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,555.00 - £25,737.00 per year
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
* Overtime
Education:
* Certificate of Higher Education (required)
Experience:
* Childcare: 1 year (required)
* Nursery: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Location
Company Description:
Excellent Childcare Provider
Little Flyers Childcare has settings across Edinburgh and West Lothian, alongside our afterschool provision, caring for children aged 0 to 10 years. Our staff have decades of childcare experience and genuine compassion to support our children and families as they grow. We are proud to be named in the ‘TOP 20 of Day Nurseries’ three years in a row.
At Little Flyers, we know that childcare is a significant expense for families, which is why it’s important to lobby The Scottish Government and our regulating bodies to better the private childcare sector. We aim to create a balance between paying practitioners the wage they deserve and making childcare affordable for all.
Job Information
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Date Posted: 28 November, 2024
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Job Title: Senior Early Years Practitioner
Experience: +1 year
Qualification: SVQ level 3, SVQ level 4, HNC, HND or equivalent within Early years
Offered Salary: £13
Email: businessmanager@littleflyerschildcare.org.uk
Address: 88 West Main Street, Broxburn Edinburgh, West Lothian EH52 5LQ, Scotland
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