Active Kids is a family-run day nursery in the heart of Hangleton, providing care for children aged 3 months up to 5 years.
At Active Kids, we treat every child as we would our own, promoting an active lifestyle and creating a home from home environment.
Our philosophy of “learning through play” nurtures each child’s unique talents, whilst helping them to develop active minds and healthy bodies to prepare them for the future.
We have over 25 years of experience in childcare and a focus on excellence in EYFS curriculum, service, and care provision.
At Active Kids we have:
• Highly qualified staff, some of whom are mums themselves
• Three beautiful, newly landscaped gardens equipped for all year-round activities
• A bright, open plan setting with plenty of space to both learn and play
• Outdoor learning, sports & yoga
• Home-cooked, nutritious food prepared by our own chef on site
• An After-School club including pick-ups at the local primary school
• Rated “Good” by OFSTED at the last inspection
• Provision of government free childcare for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds
We are currently recruiting an Early Years Educator to join our team to be a valued member of our dynamic team of experienced and friendly staff.
Applicants must:
• Hold a level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years.
• Work well as part of a team, closely partnering with other members of staff to provide a stimulating learning environment
• Be enthusiastic about learning
• Provide a safe and stimulating environment for children to develop in
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have the ability to work under direction
Duties will include:
• Planning and preparing activities for the children
• Carrying out risk assessments
• Supervising children at mealtimes
• Completing children’s online learning journals
• Working closely with the Manager/Deputy to organise the day-to-day running of the nursery
• Promoting a clean and stimulating environment
• Working as per the policies and procedures of the setting
Benefits include:
• Full induction and training programme
• Support and guidance from the management team
• Routes to progression
• Additional training including safeguarding and paediatric first aid.
• CPD training
• 28 days paid holiday including the bank holidays and Christmas closure for full-time members of staff pro-rata.
• Birthday day off.
• Staff Discount