Early Years Specialist

We are looking for a motivated and energetic Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner for our Preschool room.

This role is 37.5 hours per week, with a 1.30pm finish on Fridays! We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups and those which reflect our local community.

We aren’t just any nursery, we’re an independent charity in the heart of Easton committed to quality child-centred early education. Our children love the centre for its huge garden which inspires risky and messy play of all kinds. Attached to our excellent outdoor provision we have a studio offering woodwork, clay and other medias as well as an allotment. On Fridays, we have Forest School!

We are proud of the role we play as educators in our community and are dedicated to developing quality practice and thinking about the ‘bigger picture’. All staff have opportunities to develop their own knowledge and skills in all aspects of early education through regular training (in house and externally) as well as attending 6-weekly supervisions. We want to know what inspires your passion in early years and do what we can to keep that fire burning – if there is a particular area of practice you’d be interested in taking a lead in we want to hear from you!

Anti-racist practice and trauma informed approaches are at the heart of everything we do, from our curriculum and learning environment all the way through to our policies, leadership approaches and staff wellbeing commitments.

Apply now by filling in this application form (word document), and emailing the completed form to enquiries@eastonccc.org.uk

Working at ECCC you can benefit from…

• 7+ weeks annual leave (guaranteed 2 weeks winter break)
• Health cash plan
• Regular supervisions to support your well-being
• Free tasty meals and snacks from our in-house chef
• Anniversary pay bonus
• Employee discount
• Time off in lieu for meetings and training
• Generous company pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
• Enhanced sick & maternity pay
• Paid carers leave
• Free on-site parking
• Free uniform
• Flu jab
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bright HR Discounts

Some things to know about ECCC:

• Our Centre was established in 1985 and moved to its current location in 1999. We are an independent charity who is able to react quickly to changes and adapt our approaches to best suit children, family and staff needs.
• Our vision is to provide ‘a sense of belonging not just fitting in’. We explore ‘mirrors’ representing ourselves and ‘windows’ into other cultures through food, stories and lively events.
• We fully embrace diversity and the different perspectives, interests and strengths that make everyone unique.
• We comprise of Bumblebees and Butterflies (6mths-2yrs), Sunshine (2-3 yrs) and Rainbow (Preschool). We have three gardens including one large outdoor space, plus a community allotment plot.

Easton Community Children’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Minimum requirements:

· Approved Level 3 EY Qualification or above

· At least one years’ UK Early Years experience

ECCC is committed to Safeguarding and inclusive & anti-discriminatory practice as a service provider & employer.