The Role

Reports to: Nursery Manager, Ark Start

Location: Clapham Junction

Contract: Permanent, term time only

Pattern: Full Time (will consider part time 0.5 FTE +)

Closing date: 08/04/2022

Interviews: Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis with screening calls for suitable candidates. Early applications are advised

Salary: £21,000 – £27,000 pro rata (depending on experience)

About Ark Start:

Our dedicated team work together to ensure that every child has a joyful, engaging, and secure nursery experience and leaves us ready to start school happily and confidently. We are driven by our values in everything we do: Aim High, Be Brave, Be Kind and Keep Learning.

Ark Start is at an exciting time in its evolution. We opened two nurseries in South London last year and aim to expand our reach over the coming years. As we expand, we are looking for Early Educators to join our founding team. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for young children and with the skill, creativity, commitment, and energy to deliver excellent provision at Ark Start.

Learning and wellbeing

We are committed to providing the best development for all our staff. We close the nurseries for five days each year to focus on staff training and ensure there is protected time for training and supervision each week for every adult. We work hard to ensure there are clear career progression routes.

Staff wellbeing is important to us. We know that working in a nursery can be challenging and work hard to ensure staff have the support, opportunities, and infrastructure they need.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• To promote the aims and objectives of the nursery
• To promote the high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff, and visitors
• To follow the nursery safeguarding procedures to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure
• To ensure the provision of high standards of physical and emotional care
• To work with families and parents/carers
• To keep records of children’s development and learning journals and share this with parents and carers and ensure all record keeping is up to date and accurate

View the full job description and person specification here

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

11% pension contribution

Access to high-quality professional learning throughout your career as part of the wider Ark family, including a variety of training sessions and experiences designed to meet your needs. We also include five paid training days per year.

Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans of up to £5,000 available for season tickets or a bicycle and gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym

How to Apply:

Apply with a CV and cover letter on our online (link below) recruitment portal. Applications to be submitted by Friday 8th April 2022 but please note: we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.

https://arkcareers.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/W/3913/0/337943/21755/early-educator-ark-start

Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Ark Schools are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. 

Ark Start John Archer

Plough Terrace,
Battersea,
London
SW11 2AA

Email: Info@ArkStart.org.uk

Tel: 0203 116 6338

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils