Early Years Educator Scale 5

Mapledene and Queensbridge Children's Centre

Ofsted 'Outstanding' 2024 Early Years and Extended Services 2011

Scale 5 Early Years Educator Level 2

All year round, flexible shift work, 36 hours per week, maternity cover- 1 year FTC, could extend if opportunity comes up

We are looking to recruit an upbeat (happy and smiling!), innovative, creative and dynamic early years practitioner as a Scale 5 Early Years Educator to join this stable, reflective and dedicated team. Initially the cover is for a project. This position is for you to work in our community room, delivery stay and play sessions and working with the local community through our extended services provision.

As an Early Years Practitioner you will need to be able to rigorously plan, prepare and deliver activities for the diverse needs of the children. You need to have the ability to monitor, assess, record and produce written reports is an expectation as a member of staff- taking responsibility for key children’s learning and development. Excellent literacy skills and communication is required and the ability to relate well with others on a team and relate well to babies from 6 months up.

This is a post to start in December/January 2025 for a permanent position subject to a three/ five-month probation review.

The Early Years Practitioner will be required to work flexibly taking direction from the Room Leader, Centre manager, two deputy senior managers and Exec Head.

Candidates must be able to carry out and write up necessary observations to inform and evaluate the child’s needs. They must have proven experience and be willing to come in and lead an activity as part of the interview process.

Candidates must be able to use their own initiative and have a good standard of written English. We are able to offer a friendly, supportive staff with great professional development and career opportunities.

Candidates are required to have a level 3 qualification in early years and childcare for the scale 5 role. A valid paediatric first aid certificate is desirable. You will be required to work flexible hours as the centre operates a shift system all year round. Please note there is no car parking facilities for staff.

For more information please contact the Manager Pamela Phipps at the Centre on 0207 249 8139. Application forms and further details are available online. Supporting statements should indicate your previous experience. Please email completed application forms to pamela.phipps@mapledenecc.co.uk

making it clear which position you are applying for.

Closing date & Short Listing: Friday 22nd November 2024

Interviews: Thursday 28th November 2024

The Hackney Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexuality or age.