Qualified Early Years Educator - Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery

About the School

Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery is a Governor run, PVI nursery established in 2004 on a temporary contract until July 2027. It provides a safe and stimulating environment for 3- and 4-year-old children who are looking to develop lifelong skills in literacy, numeracy, independence, creativity and problem solving. The nursery offers both 15 hour Universal Free Entitlement sessions and 30 hour Extended Free Entitlement sessions.

Role Overview

Title: Level 2/3 Qualified Early Years Educator

Grade/Point: Grade 3/4

Hours: 28.5 hours per week term time + 5 INSET days

Line Manager: Nursery Manager

Location: Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery, Crawley

What You Need to Succeed - Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Full and relevant Level 2/3 qualification in Early Years.
• Experience of working in an early years setting for the last year.
• Good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
• Clear DBS check.
• Knowledge of child protection issues and procedures.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification.
• Current knowledge of the Early Years Statutory Framework.

Desirable

• Willingness to attend appropriate training courses.
• Awareness of health and safety issues.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to liaise effectively with colleagues and parents (orally & written).
• Flexibility and ability to work from own initiative.
• Patience, sensitivity and understanding.
• Understands the need for confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn and develop own practice.
• Responds intuitively to needs.
• Calm and caring attitude.
• Support the nursery ethos.
• Manage time effectively to ensure tasks are carried out within a given time frame.
• Enthusiasm and passion for children's learning.
• Work effectively with colleagues and other professionals.

Specific Skills

Essential

• Builds a caring and supportive relationship with the children which demonstrates respect, trust and patience.
• Keep accurate and up to date records and assessments.
• Establish a supportive relationship with the parents.
• Manage children with specific needs who may demonstrate difficult behaviour.
• Use own initiative to develop resources to support individuals and small groups of children.
• Assist the Nursery Manager in creating a positive learning environment.
• Experience in leading large and whole group activities.
• Experience in building relationships with parents and children in the role of a key person.

Safeguarding and Equality

Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

All recruitment and selection practices reflect the school's commitment to safeguarding and equality.

Contact

Please contact the nursery on or email for further information.