Early Years Educator | Anerley (SE20) | £13.53-£14.62ph

Shape Bright Futures in Anerley! ✨

Are you a passionate and dedicated early years professional eager to help children build strong social and emotional foundations? We are seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Educator to bring vibrant energy to a deeply caring setting where holistic development is the top priority.

We are delighted to be working with a fantastic nursery located in Anerley (SE20). This beautiful setting features four spacious, age-specific playrooms—from the soft, cosy baby room all the way through to the school-ready preschool. Children also get to enjoy year-round outdoor play in a fantastic, three-section courtyard garden fully equipped with canopies and shelters!

Commuting is an absolute breeze: Anerley Train Station is conveniently situated directly across the road, the local bus station is a mere 2-3 minute walk away, and off-street parking is available. When you arrive, you will be stepping into a positive, respectful environment where the whole team genuinely cares for and supports one another.

The Caring Educator We Need:

We are searching for a highly capable, driven Educator who knows the EYFS inside and out, and is ready to step up, guide the room, and deliver exceptional early years provision.

What you will be doing:

• Promoting excellent standards of quality across the nursery to maintain a safe, enriching environment.

• Supporting and supervising fellow playroom staff with their day-to-day duties.

• Deploying team members appropriately to ensure high standards are consistently delivered and maintained within the rooms.

• Ensuring the effective implementation of nursery keycarer procedures, making sure children are allocated appropriately.

• Ensuring all daily practice and provision strictly aligns with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

• Providing highly professional and relevant feedback to parents and carers regarding their child's daily routines and development.

• Actively promoting the nursery's excellent reputation to current parents and prospective families.

• Cultivating open, positive working relationships with your colleagues, and ensuring the whole team maintains friendly, professional bonds with parents and carers.

   

What you must bring to the room:

• The Right Experience: A deeply nurturing personality, robust EYFS knowledge, and the confidence to support and guide colleagues while delivering outstanding childcare.

• Safety First: A strict commitment to following company policies and safeguarding procedures. (Please note: An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role).

   

The Benefits of Joining This Team:

When you join them permanently, you will receive an incredible, comprehensive benefits package:

Core Benefits:

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period.

• Christmas and New Year shutdown.

• Flexible working options available.

• Big childcare discount.

• £500 refer a friend bonus.

• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.

• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1.

• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65.

• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by current colleagues!
  
  

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits:

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks.

• Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks.

• Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid.

• Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid.

• Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid.

• Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you!

• The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service.
  
  

Even More Benefits:

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M&S and major supermarkets.

• 24 hour remote GP appointments.

• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies.

• Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams.

• Tailored in house training and genuine progression opportunities.

• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation.
  
  

Begin your journey now 

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.

This nursery reviews applications as soon as they are received and may close the role early, so don't wait around!

Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV and secure a fantastic permanent role.

• Category: Nursery Permanent Jobs
• Hours: 40
• Location: Anerley
• Salary / Rate: £13.53 – £14.62 per hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Job Ref: ZR_LDNG17
• Call: 0113 328 0668