Job Title: Early Years Educator

Location: Camden, London

Position Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Years Educator to join our team in Camden, London. As an Early Years Educator, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality early years education, fostering a secure, safe, and stimulating environment for children's development. The successful candidate will lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a high-quality EYFS curriculum, incorporating daily, weekly, and termly planning to meet children's needs and interests.
• Operate as a key worker, taking responsibility for a group of children and supporting smooth transitions from home to the center and from the center to school.
• Promote children's development within a secure, safe, and stimulating environment, adhering to good practice curriculum guidance appropriate to the ages and stages of children's development.
• Provide appropriate physical care, including washing, toileting, feeding, dressing, comforting, and administering medication.
• Organise outings for children's interest, education, and enjoyment, ensuring safety is a top priority.
• Work in partnership with parents, conduct home visits as part of the child's induction, maintain regular contact, hold meetings, and present reports as needed.
• Be responsible for the assessment of children's overall development, conducting observations, recording achievements, and maintaining developmental records to a high standard.
• Actively collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of staff, fostering an environment where children's development is prioritised and positive relationships flourish.
• Liaise with outside agencies and professionals, contributing to relevant meetings on and off-site.
• Work with due regard to Child Protection procedures, reporting any matters of concern to the Head.
• Effectively manage children's behavior in line with procedural guidance and implement planned interventions for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and additional needs.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in an early years setting.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Understanding and commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.

If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Educator with a passion for fostering positive early childhood development, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.