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Are you a passionate early years professional looking for your next role? Do you believe in creating a nurturing, safe, and inspiring environment where children can thrive? Join us at Zeeba Chantrelle as our new Early years educator and help shape the future for our little learners!

About Us

Zeeba Chantrelle, is a warm and welcoming nursery that prides itself on providing high-quality childcare and education in a caring, stimulating environment. We focus on building strong relationships with children and families, ensuring every child feels happy, confident, and ready for their next steps.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Educator to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in nurturing and developing young children's learning experiences in a safe and stimulating environment. This position requires strong management and leadership skills, along with a genuine love for working with children. The Early Years Educator will be responsible for creating engaging activities that promote early childhood education and support each child's individual needs.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure high standards of care, learning, and safety
• Develop strong partnerships with parents and carers
• Oversee planning, assessments, and curriculum delivery
• Maintain compliance with safeguarding and regulatory standards

What we are looking for:

• Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years or Childcare is essential
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding practices
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine love for working with children
• Amazing educators who would like to work on a Part Time basis

What we offer:

• Paycare Medical Cover -contributions towards everything from dental and optical cover to free same day GP appointments and Lifestyle Assessment.
• MyGym / MyActive discounts – up to 25% off your monthly gym fees and from all your gym clothing and equipment. All types of gyms covered, from David Lloyds to your local council-run leisure centre.
• Paycare Perks – shopping discounts from over 300 High Street stores including Sainsburys, John Lewis, H&M, Boots and New Look.
• Recommend a Friend – earn up to £1,500 for each recruit once you join us by recommending us to others you know.
• Training and Development – benefit from our sector-leading, regular training programmes that helps us ensure every child in our care has the very best start for their lifetime of learning.
• Plus 28 days holiday including bank holidays, employer pension contributions.
• 60% Childcare discount in addition to early years funding entitlements.

Join our passionate team and make a real difference every day in the lives of children and families.

We take the safeguarding and welfare of children very seriously. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including enhanced DBS checks, verification of identity and qualifications, references, and a thorough assessment of suitability to work with children.

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: £14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Transport links

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London SE8 5FA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have a full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification? Please note this is mandatory for this role.

Experience:

• Nursery: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person