UECS - Day NurserySet in the peaceful surroundings of Wivenhoe Park on our Colchester Campus, our Day Nursery offers high quality day care to children from 3 months to 5 years. We serve the local community, University staff and students.We are currently recruiting for qualified Early Years Educators to join our friendly team at the Day Nursery. We have permanent positions available full-time, 38 hours per week.Duties of the roleResponsibilities will include planning and implementing learning opportunities, developing a stimulating environment and working closely with parents to keep them informed of their child's developments.You will also be required to follow Ofsted requirements, follow health and safety guidelines at all times and participate in the running of the summer vacation holiday club.Qualifications and skills requiredYou should have an NVQ level 3 in childcare or equivalent and have previous experience of working within a childcare setting.Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with children, parents and colleagues is essential, along with a being a good team player.Due to the nature of the work, this appointment is subject to a criminal record check, known as a Disclosure. This advert is part of a 'rolling' recruitment campaign with no definitive closing date. This is because the nursery is expanding and we require new staff members due to the increase in the number of children attending our setting. Applications received will be assessed on a weekly basis (at the beginning of the week) and candidates notified of the outcome of their application by the middle of the week.Previous applicants who have applied for the same role in the last 6 months do not need to re-apply.University of Essex Campus Services Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Essex, created in 2010 to manage its diverse range of commercial functions.Please see the further detail link below for a full job description, person specification and more information relating to this post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone (01206 873461/873521).*Further detail: Early Years Educator jobpackThis recruitment campaign is being administered by the University of Essex on behalf of University of Essex Campus Services Ltd, a wholly owned company of the University. Some aspects of the information provided on this recruitment website may not apply to this appointment.