Level 5 Early Years Educator – Bingham

This Role Matters

As a Level 5 Early Years Educator, you are one of the strongest people in the nursery. You combine advanced knowledge of child development, learning and inclusion with a passion for supporting others to become even better educators. This is not a management role, but a practice leadership role. Colleagues naturally look to you for advice, coaching and guidance because of your expertise, professionalism and commitment to outstanding early years education.

What You’ll Be Accountable For

• Child-Centric Leadership
• Exceptional care because outstanding practice starts with you
• Deliver exceptional early years education through expert knowledge of child development and the EYFS
• Champion the implementation of our bespoke Cherubs curriculum and approach, ensuring communication and language are embedded naturally throughout the day
• Plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality learning experiences that inspire curiosity, independence and confidence
• Use assessment and observations to identify next steps, monitor progress and adapt learning for individual children
• Support colleagues in delivering consistently high-quality interactions and learning experiences
• Promote inclusive practice, working collaboratively with our SENDCo, supporting children with SEND, ASL and EAL through evidence-based approaches and partnership working
• Ensure environments remain stimulating, safe, welcoming and reflective of children’s interests and developmental needs.

Communicating with Purpose – Knowledge is shared, families feel confident, teams learn together

• Build trusted relationships with families, confidently discussing children’s learning, development and next steps
• Support colleagues in developing high-quality observations, assessments and planning
• Model outstanding communication with children, promoting rich language and meaningful conversations
• Facilitate reflective discussions that encourage continuous improvement across the nursery
• Maintain accurate records using Nursery in a Box and other nursery systems/platforms

Playing to Win – You help good practice become exceptional

• Champion best practice across the nursery through coaching, modelling and mentoring
• Lead or contribute to quality improvement initiatives that strengthen curriculum delivery and children’s outcomes
• Support Room Managers, Heads of Nursery and Heads of Department in preparing for internal audits, quality reviews, right through to Ofsted inspections
• Deliver bite-sized practice demonstrations, or even workshops (where appropriate) to colleagues
• Actively use your creativity and contribute ideas that improve children’s experiences and the quality of education across your nursery

Seeking out Solutions – You see opportunities before others see problems

• Analyse children’s learning – reflect and identify trends or gaps that require intervention
• Share current research and best practice with colleagues, helping ensure practice remains current and evidence informed
• Support Educators in adapting provision to meet individual children’s needs
• Encourage reflective practice through constructive coaching conversations with othersDemonstrate curiosity, continuously seeking ways to improve children’s experiences and outcomes

Looking Out for Each Other – You help others become the best educators they can be

• Coach Level 2, Level 3 Educators and Apprentices through positive role modelling and day-to-day mentoring
• Support new colleagues during induction/probation, helping them understand our Cherubs ways
• Celebrate good practice and recognise and celebrate your colleagues’ achievements
• Promote a positive, collaborative culture where everyone feels valued and supported
• Share your expertise generously, recognising that improving others ultimately improves outcomes for children (and our business)
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required within the scope of the role

What you’ll bring

The ideal qualifications for this role

• Level 5 qualification in Early Years, Childcare or Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)
• GCSE English and Maths Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent)

The ideal experience for this role

• Minimum 4 years’ experience working within an early years setting.
• Experience supporting or mentoring colleagues in practice.
• Strong experience delivering the EYFS and supporting children’s progress.
• Experience working with children requiring additional support, including SEND and EAL

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