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 a qualified Senior Early Years Educator to join our friendly and diverse team at the Day Nursery. This is a permanent, full-time position; 38 hours per week.We are looking for candidates that are passionate about the early years and value children as independent and unique learners. Who enjoy supporting children to learn and develop through a child led approach into confident individuals that are eventually ready to start school. We are looking for candidates that have leadership experience to lead a team of Early Years Educators. Duties of the roleResponsibilities will include: * To lead, manage and motivate a team of Early Years Educators and an Assistant Senior Early Years Educator. * To have a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage.* To follow and implement the nursery's safeguarding policies and procedures. * To implement strong parent partnership within your room * To oversee the planning and enhanced provision within your room. * To challenge/manage any unprofessional behaviour that could possibly arise* To be responsible for the safety and wellbeing of children within your room. * To work alongside and support the Deputy Manager and Nursery Manager * To attend training and keep up to date with best practice. Skills and qualifications required* NVQ Level 3 in childcare (or equivalent) .* Paediatric first aid certificate.* Level 2 certificate in Safeguarding Children.* Experience working within a childcare setting.* Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage* Strong communication skills Please note, due the nature of the work, applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check (known as a Disclosure) by the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery is part of the University of Essex Campus Services Limited and 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 876559).*Further detail: Senior Early Years Educator jobpack*More information: UECSThis 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.