Early Childhood Educator - Nursery @ Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden
Join The WonderWorks to Support Families in Film
Location: Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden
Hours: 40 hours per week worked over 5 days- Monday to Friday
Salary: Level 3 qualified- £29,558.57
About Us
At The WonderWorks, we’re reimagining early years education by supporting the unique needs of families in the film and TV industry. Our child-led approach centres creativity, curiosity and care in a nurturing, inclusive and imaginative environment for children aged 0–5.
We are guided by values of Inclusivity, Innovation, Integrity, Compassion, and Collective Responsibility. We celebrate individuality and believe in doing the right thing-always-for people and planet.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support children aged 0–5 as part of our nursery team
- Be a key person for a small group of children, building strong, secure relationships with children and their families
- Champion inclusive, high-quality, curiosity-led education and care
- Spending your time outdoors in our wonderful Forest style learning environment
- Use our WonderWorks Approach and “Planning in the Moment” to support learning and development
- Collaborate with a close-knit team to create inspiring environments
- Stay current with legislation, safeguarding and best practices
- Model a commitment to child protection, equity and collective care
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Full and relevant Level 2/3 Childcare Qualification OR a Forest school teaching qualification
- A genuine passion for outdoor based learning and inclusive practice
- A caring, personable and kind personality
- A positive approach to learning new things & personal growth
- A team player
- A love of nature & the outdoors
- Happy to embrace working outdoors- in all weathers
- This is a great opportunity for newly qualified Early Years professionals (college leavers), or anyone currently studying towards an Early Years qualification. A highly experienced team can support you with your journey in Early Years Education & Care.
Desirable :
- Experience with preschool aged children (3-5 years old). Can be through industry placements OR from paid roles.
- Understanding of diverse communities and families
- Film, creative industry experience or interest
- Forest School or outdoor learning qualification or experience
- Interest in Reggio Emilia, forest school or child-led approaches
Why Join Us?
Purpose-led work: Make a real impact on children’s lives and family well-being
Supportive culture: Work with a team that lifts each other up
Values-led practice: We prioritise kindness, responsibility and integrity over profit
Unique setting: Support families in the heart of a creative industry
Professional growth: Ongoing training, mentoring and team development.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and empowered. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, including those who are LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, disabled, or from ethnic or cultural groups underrepresented in early years.
If you need any adjustments to the application process, please let us know.
We welcome applicants seeking job-share or flexible arrangements.
Please note our nursery is open 7am-7pm Monday to Friday 51 weeks of the year.
Pay: Up to £29,558.57 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free fitness classes
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Shuttle service provided
- Sick pay
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
