Early Years Educator
Location: Halesowen, B63 1AU
Hours: Full-time (option for term-time)
Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience
Join Our Team
At The Cosy Corner Day Nursery, we believe every child deserves the very best start in life. We are looking for a kind, passionate, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Early Years Educator to join our dedicated team.
We are proud that our 2025 Ofsted inspection recognised strong standards across all areas of inspection, reflecting our high expectations, commitment to quality, and dedication to providing exceptional care and education for every child.
We are seeking an educator who is committed to delivering exceptional early years education, building positive relationships with children and families, and maintaining the highest standards of care, teaching, and professionalism every day. We are particularly looking for someone who has a genuine passion for outdoor learning and understands the value of nature, exploration, and managed risk-taking in supporting children's development.
The Role
As an Early Years Educator, you will:
- Deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, and independence.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate engaging activities that meet the individual needs and interests of every child.
- Provide rich, meaningful outdoor learning experiences that encourage children to explore, investigate, problem-solve, and develop resilience through play in nature.
- Promote children's learning through purposeful play, meaningful interactions, and effective questioning.
- Observe, assess, and accurately record children's progress in line with Development Matters.
- Create an enabling, inclusive, and stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environment.
- Support children's emotional wellbeing and personal development.
- Build positive partnerships with parents and carers through regular communication.
- Ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed at all times.
- Work collaboratively as part of a professional team.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the nursery.
Our Expectations
We have exceptionally high expectations of our educators. We are looking for professionals who:
- Believes every child can achieve and deserves outstanding learning opportunities.
- Have a genuine passion for early childhood education.
- Value the importance of outdoor learning and recognise that children learn best through hands-on experiences, exploration, and connection with the natural world.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of child development and the EYFS.
- Deliver consistently high-quality interactions that extend children's thinking and language.
- Take pride in creating inspiring learning environments, both indoors and outdoors.
- Are reflective practitioners who continually seek to improve.
- Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Are reliable, professional, and proactive.
- Work positively as part of a supportive team.
- Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and professionalism.
Person SpecificationEssential
- Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above) recognised by the Department for Education.
- Experience working in an early years setting.
- Excellent understanding of the EYFS Statutory Framework.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
- A genuine enthusiasm for outdoor learning and creating engaging experiences in all weather.
Desirable
- Paediatric First Aid qualification.
- Food Hygiene qualification.
- Knowledge of the Hygge Approach.
- Experience of Forest School, nature-based learning, or other outdoor education approaches.
What We Offer
- A supportive and welcoming team.
- Continuous professional development and training.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- Well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environments.
- The opportunity to champion outdoor learning and help children develop confidence, resilience, curiosity, and a lifelong love of nature.
- A culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.
- Employee wellbeing support.
Safeguarding Statement
The Cosy Corner Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and safer recruitment procedures.
Apply Today
If you are an ambitious Early Years professional who shares our commitment to excellence, has a passion for outdoor learning, and wants to make a real difference to children's lives, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please contact us to request an application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Only completed application forms will be considered as part of our safer recruitment process.
We look forward to welcoming an outstanding educator to The Cosy Corner Day Nursery.
Pay: From £23,132.22 per year
Work Location: In person
