Afterschool Club Educator – Nursery – Greenwich

We are currently seeking a passionate and dependable Afterschool Club Educator to join a busy nursery in Greenwich. This role is ideal for someone who loves working with children and can create a fun, safe, and stimulating environment or children to play. Your role will include collecting children from local schools, organizing, preparing and leading engaging activities, and ensuring the children’s well-being during the afterschool sessions.

You will be a warm dependable person who can work flexibly and support children’s social, physical, intellectual, creative, and emotional development through a dynamic programme of activities.

• Plan and deliver a variety of activities that support children's social, physical, intellectual, creative, and emotional development.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• Assist with meal preparation and oversee the tidy-up after activities.
• Collect children from local schools and ensure their safe transport to the club.
• Organise, prepare and lead engaging activities.
• Occasionally assist with younger children in the nursery as needed.

• At least 1 years' post qualification experience in  a Pre-school/Nursery Setting with 0-5 year olds.
• A good understanding of the EYFS Framework.
• Proven experience in leading a team and managing a programme of activities.
• Experience of Youth Work (desirable)
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Creativity and experience in planning engaging and educational activities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and collaboration.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children.

• NCFE CACHE Level 2 or 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce, or equivalent Playwork / Educator / Teaching Assistant qualification
• GCSE Maths / English at Grade C or above or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths.

• Current Paediatric First Aid certification.
• Current Safeguarding certification.
• Current COSHH certification.
• Current Food and Hygiene certification.

• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Physically able to carry out the requirements of the role.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as needed.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)*.