The Role

 Early Years Educator / part-time 30 hours (flexible)

Are you an inspiring Early Years Educator who enjoys working as part of a highly motivated and dedicated team?

The DSL is part of a long-standing tradition of excellence in the world-wide networks of more than 140 schools abroad. All are independent schools accredited and supported by the Federal Republic of Germany. DSL offers an appealing and challenging educational program from Kindergarten to Abitur with a specific emphasis on German language and culture.

We are recruiting a qualified Early Years Educator to start as soon as possible.

You are:

Ideally, English and some German Speaker with experience in teaching bilingual children from 3 years old.

Teaching qualification to NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, BA in Early Years or equivalent, recognized qualifications is required.

This role is for around 30 hours per week across a morning AND afternoons, so you really have to enjoy jumping in and being flexible in supporting various teams.

The Job:

• Supporting the group leader in general classroom duties, including keeping the classroom tidy and restocked (set up classroom, wash paint pots/brushes, tidy craft area/book corner, replace books and games, etc)

• Working within the agreed framework of policies and procedures within the setting/school
• Providing a service that respects children’s development and celebrates diversity in terms of language, culture, ability, race and religion

• Covering Group Leaders during time of absence in monitoring and planning for children’s progress and development
• Keeping required records and documentation on children
• Maintaining children´s portfolios
• Supporting children’s development of the English or German language, including during circle time
• Effective communication with parents
• Accompanying children to the cafeteria  (Pre-school only)
• Carrying out any other duties as a ‘Springer’ to ensure the smooth running of the setting, including helping in other groups
• Leading the group with all day-to-day responsibilities in the absence of the Group Leader
• Attending staff meetings, including planning and development meetings
• Working effectively as part of the team
• Attending all out of hours work activities, such as staff events, training, parent evenings, Christmas and summer fairs as required

Some supervision and leadership experience would be a distinctive advantage to your application, as would be some German knowledge.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Engaged, welcoming and professional team
• Career development opportunities
• Beautiful rural setting along the Thames
• ‘All year around’ annual leave allowance
• Holidays over the Christmas period
• Great value lunches from canteen
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to the HR Manager: 

Name: Nora Möller
Email: nora.moeller@dslondon.org.uk
Website: http://www.dslondon.org.uk

The German School London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and will carry out a DBS check and appropriate screening on applicants. The German School Association is an equal opportunities employer.  

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