Early Childhood Educator
hace 2 días
Banbury
Early Years Educator/Teacher & Key Person NVQ Level 3 or willing to be trained towards Location: Willow on the Farm Nursery School Hook Norton OX15 5DQ Term-Time (33weeks plus Inset Days) Full-Time 41hrs per week Monday 8.00-4.00 Tuesday 8.00-5.30 Wednesday 8.00-4.00 Thursday 8.00-4.00 Friday 8.00-4.00 Start Date: 1 September 2026 Salary: £22,000 per annum Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and fostering creativity, curiosity, and independence? Willow on the Farm Nursery School is seeking a dedicated Early Years Educator/Teacher & Key Person to join our team and help shape the future of our children through awe and wonder. About Us: At Willow on the Farm Nursery School, we believe in creating a stimulating and caring environment where children can develop Confidence, Independence, Resilience, a Caring Nature, Courage, Grace, and Courtesy. Our unique approach combines Montessori principles, Forest School activities, and a commitment to safeguarding and excellence in early years education. Key Responsibilities: As an Early Years Educator/Teacher & Key Person, you will: • Uphold our Vision and Core Values in all aspects of your work., • Work together to promote children’s physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and sensory development., • Perform and log child observations and next steps using My Montessori Child (our education management system)., • Support children with toileting, including changing nappies and cleaning up accidents., • Prepare materials, display children’s work, and maintain a clean and safe environment., • Attend first aid incidents and log them appropriately., • Participate in staff training programs, regular meetings, and parent events., • Qualified: Holds a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification (or similar) and GCSEs in English & Maths (Grade 4/C or above)., • Experienced: Has at least 2 years of recent experience in an Early Years or similar care/education setting, including acting as a Key Person., • Knowledgeable: Understands EYFS principles, safeguarding practices, and statutory guidance., • Skilled: Possesses excellent interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to work flexibly as part of a team., • Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, Safeguarding, Forest School, SENCO, or DSL certifications., • Experience in a Montessori environment and/or working with children with SEND., • As this post involves regulated activity with children, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, • Satisfactory references, and self-disclosure form completion prior to employment., • A supportive and collaborative work environment., • Opportunities for professional development and training. Willow on the Farm Nursery School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. We follow Safer Recruitment practices as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 and Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023. Join us in creating a world of curiosity, awe, and wonder for our children!