Early Childhood Educator

Academics are currently looking for dedicated Level 3 Early Childhood Educators to join our team. You will work across our partnership nurseries and mainstream primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding areas.

This flexible and temporary role is ideal for Early Childhood Educators who are seeking varied experience in a variety of schools, a work-life balance, or those returning to the workforce on a full or part time basis.

Responsibilities of a Early Childhood Educator:

Work alongside teachers and fellow practitioners to deliver engaging EYFS appropriate lessons and activities. Provide high standards of care, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Supporting children's early literacy, numeracy, communication, and personal development. To encourage independence, positive behaviour, and social interaction. To be familiar and confident in delivering of the EYFS curriculum.For this role, candidates who apply must have:

A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (or equivalent). A good level of literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 or Grade C and above/Functional Skills Level 2 in the minimum required). Previous experience working with young children in a nursery or primary school setting (in the UK) and this is evidenced through referencing. Be happy to travel and to be able to get to our partnership nurseries and primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent by 8.30am with sometimes only 30-60 minute's notice for our on the day requirements. Strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum. Paediatric First Aid (or to be willing to work towards).Please be aware that your daily rate will be dependent upon experience, prior qualifications, training, and the client rate that is currently available

Academics are a leading national education agency that specialises in the recruitment of permanent, long and short term supply teachers and support staff. As an Academic's Early Childhood Educator you will have a dedicated consultant who will support you with your career and who will give you access to a variety of opportunities, all at great rates of pay!

We are an agency that are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of our staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, which include an Enhanced DBS check, full work history, references and an interview.

If you are an experienced Early Childhood Educator, Early Years Educator, Early Years Practitioner, or Nursery Assistant and you are looking for a new opportunity, please click 'APPLY NOW' below to submit your most up to date CV for immediate review.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy