daycare teacher Reading, England
Job description
We are a brand-new setting with a drive to positively change an archaic model by bringing our approach to the childcare sector. We want to take the good and make it better because we believe that you can never compromise when it comes to the happiness, safety, and development of our children.
You will get to inspire and be apart of this very unique experience by contributing your ideas in various aspects of our business. Our curriculum will have a focus on food education for children specifically superfoods. Children will be on a fantastic discovery of expanding their perspective and palette of food. We believe that healthy food, active bodies, growing minds, make happy children!
This gives you an opportunity to implement your experience and knowledge to ensure a dynamic guiding path to their early years development. You also will have the liberty to have a real voice and together we will work to come up with a universal vision and culture for what will become the Happy Trails Play Nursery.
Listed below are some of the criteria that we would like to set as the base standard to build upon :
* Educated! A minimum Level 3 Childcare Qualification.
* Experienced! To have a minimum of three years of experience leading other colleagues in a team. You will have a broad understanding of how to implement your knowledge of EYFS framework and deliver the highest quality development experience to our children. Therefore knowledge of OFSTED standards and experience of inspections is a must.
*Accountability! This is a very important role. Every Manager needs a solid Deputy. You will be able to lead and direct taking responsibility in the managers absence and lead your entire setting. Primarily focusing on the the implementation of all setting policies and safeguarding practices. You will be the checks, balances, and point of reference for all staff along with ensuring that excellent standards are continuously met for the exceptional development of the children.
*Team Oriented! Ability to Lead and Inspire a team along with the ability to work well together and support career growth for your team and yourself. You must have the ability to convey the managers message effectively to the whole team.
* Visionary! Partner with the manager to recruit and attract qualified new team members. Also work with the entire team to create projects and programs for the children. £1,000 bonus will be paid each time your referral is a success.
* Passionate! Deliver clear communication along with leading tours and establish a warm welcome to new families. You will be a support group to these new families and assist them in developing their child's learning skills along with transitions to the next phases of their development.
* Dedicated! Have a personable approach to engaging with parents for all their curriculum and child development experience. To have experience of implementing core policies, such as Safeguarding, Equality and Health and Safety.
* Go Getter! Respond diligently and calmly to unexpected circumstances and emergencies by focussing on maintaining a solution oriented mindset.
*Creative! Enjoys a vast amount of imagination, pretend play, and laughing. You will be someone very special to many children and impact their lives in a meaningful way.
Benefits
You matter to us and we are dedicated to supporting your role and your own career goals. It is imperative that you have a sense of achievement and are happy. Listed below are some of our base benefits with additional benefits to come as you pursue your career with us and share the same passion in childcare that we have.
* £29,000 - £33,000 salary per annum dependent on experience
* 30 days paid holiday not including bank holidays
* Time off each year from 23rd Dec – 2nd Jan to spend with your family and friends
* A paid spa day on your birthday!
* Free superfood meals by our specially trained Chef including fresh juices and smoothies.
* 25% discount on your monthly childcare fees based on availability
* Continuous support, training and career progression.
* Parking on Site.
* Nest pension contributions
Happy Trails Play are committed to safeguarding those in our care. Applicants for all employment with us will have to undergo strict vetting procedures before appointment. These pre-employment checks include but not limited to:
- Enhanced DBS checks, Qualification checks, Reference checks, Identity Checks, Training received, Certification's awarded
Our company ethos is “Building healthy minds, tummies & communities.”
Ready to Join the Adventure?
If you're ready to sprinkle a touch of magic into the lives of our little ones and help mould their futures, we would love to hear from you! Apply now.
Happy Trails Play are strongly committed to inclusion, promoting the welfare of children and thus we have robust a robust safeguarding policy. We expect all candidates working in Early Years to also be committed to this. Happy Trails Play follow safer recruitment practises.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £29,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
School type:
- Day nursery
- Private nursery school
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Reading, RG2 9DY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Nursery: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 09/10/2023
