Senior Early Years Educator

Senior Level 3 Early Years Educator | Outdoor
Learning and Play in Ullswater, Lake District | Full-time

Offering monthly tips, free paddleboard hire, discounted meals and free team parking, all on the shores of Ullswater with one unforgettable view.

We operate a team bus operating daily between Penrith train
station and our hotel, making this role suitable for non-drivers.

Want to do childcare somewhere a little different?

Imagine spending your working day helping children explore,
play and discover in one of the UK's most beautiful settings.

At Another Place, The Lake, our Ofsted-registered Kids' Zone
sits on the shores of Ullswater in the Lake District and we're looking for a qualified

Senior Level 3 Early Years Educator

to join our friendly team.

This isn't a traditional nursery environment. You'll work
with small groups of children from 6 months to 12 years, with outdoor play,
creativity and child-led learning at the heart of what we do. You'll be ready to bring new ideas to the table, with unlimited opportunities for outdoor learning and adventures.

Why you'll love it

• £13.75 per hour, plus a monthly share of hotel tips


• Daily
  team transport from Penrith train station to the hotel


• A
  beautiful lakeside working environment


• Outdoor
  learning and play as part of everyday life


• A
  varied role working with children across a wide age range


• A
  supportive team where you're encouraged to bring your ideas to our
  sessions, making each day different


• Less
  time spent on paperwork and more time working directly with children


• Free
  onsite parking


• Discounts
  on hotel stays, restaurants, spa treatments and lake activities


• Your
  birthday off after 12 months of service, plus You Days for volunteering and
  learning new skills


• A healthcare
  cash plan after six months


• Employee
  Assistance Programme


• Ongoing
  training and development guided by you

What you'll be doing

Every day is different in our Kids' Zone. You'll create
engaging experiences that encourage children to explore, be curious and have
fun, both indoors and outdoors.

You'll:

• Plan
  and deliver engaging play and learning activities for children aged 6
  months to 12 years


• Create
  a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment


• Build
  positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues


• Support
  children's safety, wellbeing and development


• Follow
  safeguarding, health and safety and Ofsted requirements


• Complete
  essential daily records and handovers


• Work
  a rota including some weekends, evenings and bank holidays


• Have
  the opportunity to provide additional paid babysitting for hotel guests,
  if desired

What we're looking for

You'll have:

• A recognised
  Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification or equivalent that meets
  Ofsted requirements (you can check your qualifications at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-an-early-years-qualification)
  


• Experience
  working in an early years or childcare setting


• A
  good understanding of safeguarding, child development, health and safety


• Excellent
  communication skills


• A
  calm, positive and flexible approach


• A
  genuine passion for helping children learn through play

Hospitality experience isn't essential in this role - we're
more interested in your childcare experience, personality and enthusiasm.

An enhanced DBS check will be completed as part of the
employment process.

Ready for something different?

If you're a qualified childcare professional looking for a
role where you can spend more time with children, embrace outdoor learning and
work somewhere truly special, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and discover childcare at Another
Place, The Lake - where we make amazing places come alive.