VD Recruitment has partnered with a leading chain of Nursery Schools that have been educating children for over 45 years and have created a bespoke curriculum that draws inspiration from a range of established and time-proven pedagogies including Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Forest School.

Are you looking for a rewarding career in early years education which provides you with great progression prospects, an attractive salary and a whole host of employee benefits?

Within your position as a Nursery Educator, you will work with the Manager and colleagues in maintaining an excellent standard of care and education for children from birth to five years.

Location – Twickenham TW1 & TW2

Salary Offered - £25k - £27k

Hours - 40 hours / week. Flexibility offered.

Below are some of the fabulous benefits offered by this company-

· An industry leading salary with competitive benefits

· Access to employee wellbeing programmes and the Club

· Flexibility that suits you

· Ongoing training and professional development

· Cycle to Work scheme

· Discounted childcare up to 50%

· Employee discounts and offers

· Beautiful settings to work in, featuring recent or planned investment in resources and environments

Key responsibilities as a Nursery Educator:

• Maintain a safe, stimulating environment appropriate to the age of the children.
• Ensuring that the health, welfare, and safety of all the children in the setting are met.
• Ensure compliance towards all the policies and procedures.
• Plan and implement play and educational activities according to the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework
• Encourage each child to reach his or her individual potential.
• Demonstrating an understanding of the care and educational needs of children
• Keep clear and precise observations and records as required.
• Maintain and update key child profiles.
• Develop effective professional relationships with children, parents, colleagues, and other professionals.
• Treat all children with respect, equality, and dignity.
• Attend relevant training sessions both inside and outside the setting.
• Attend all appropriate staff meetings, open days, parents’ evenings, etc. as required.

Person Specification for the ideal Nursery Educator

· Minimum Level 3 in Childcare & Education and a strong desire to make a difference!

· The ability to deliver high-quality practice.

· Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures.

· Excellent communication skills.

The positions are subject to an DBS certificate and references.

If you have the relevant experience & qualification and would like to be a part of a progressive team please send your cv on "monika@vdrecruitment.uk" or call on 07745386356- Monika