We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Early Years Educator to join our friendly and vibrant team at Little Pippins Montessori Nursery to care for nursery children aged 0-4 years. We are looking for someone to join our baby room catering for children aged 0-2 years in our beautiful, former primary school, on the doorstep of Newby Hall Estate and Gardens.
We are based in a former primary school, dating back to 1857, it has a separate bay room with enclosed gardens. In the main building we have a Two-year-old and three-year-old classroom as well as a dedicated Montessori Classroom. Outside we have a playground and over 1.5 acres of grass and woodland with pond and vegetable growing patches. We are also incredibly lucky to have the grounds of the Newby Hall Estate to explore along with the support of the local community to welcome the children to the village and join in with regular events throughout the year.
We offer a blended Montessori approach and as such we are seeking someone calm, kind, gentle with a good sense of imagination and humour and who can dedicate their attention to the children in our care.
It would be ideal if the candidate should possess experience with all ages and have a sound understanding of safeguarding children, as well as understanding the EYFS to carry out a 'key person' role for their own group of children. A willingness to learn new skills and a strong passion for facilitating children's individual needs, keeping them safe and preparing them for their next transitions in life.
Please be aware that all the team at the nursery are quite bonkers so a great sense of humour is most desirable, please do not be scared to email any questions once you have read the job description if you feel that it is the right fit for you but you do not possess all the criteria, we are very kind and flexible and love welcoming people to our crazy nursery family.
Requirements;
- NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare
- Full time
- 40 hours per week
- 8:00am - 5.30pm (Flexibility within these hours but no school hours)
- All year round
- Minimum of 1 year childcare experience with no employment gaps
- Happy to work outside (High percentage of outdoors learning)
- Monday - Friday
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality childcare and early childhood education to children in a nurturing environment.
- Plan and implement engaging activities that promote learning and development.
- Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive community.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in the nursery.
- Assist in managing daily operations and contribute to leadership initiatives as needed.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the nursery space.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Uniform (Tunic provided)
Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School in Skelton-on-Ure, near Boroughbridge, welcomes babies and children up to school age. We follow the best of traditional standards and provide a warm and welcoming environment in which children are nurtured, motivated and eager to learn.
In our first-ever Ofsted report published in July 2023, we were rated Good in all areas covered by the inspection, namely Overall Effectiveness, Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development and Leadership and Management.
Our children are taught by experienced Montessori teachers, who give each child the best opportunity to develop both holistically and academically through the benefit of small classes and an enriching curriculum.
We ensure that all our children benefit from varied and well-directed early learning opportunities through their involvement in a wide range of practical and educational activities. This is supplemented with the support of one-to-one teaching, directed at each child’s specific educational requirements and well-being.
Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School have adopted the Department of Education and Skills Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (EYFS).