Important – Right to Work Requirement:
Please note that Magic Roundabout Nurseries does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Magic Roundabout Nurseries is a growing group of settings built on one belief: brilliant practitioners create brilliant childhoods. We're looking for a qualified, experienced practitioner who wants more than a job — someone ready to lead in the room, grow professionally, and genuinely shape the early years of children in Bristol.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification or above (essential - applications without this will not be progressed)
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a nursery, EYFS, or early years setting
- Solid, working knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development
- Strong communication skills and a natural ability to support junior colleagues
- Right to work in the UK
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Plan and lead engaging, EYFS-aligned activities that children genuinely enjoy
- Act as a role model and informal mentor for junior practitioners in your room
- Build trusted relationships with children, parents, and families
- Observe, document, and track children's development accurately
- Uphold safeguarding, health, and safety standards at all times
- Step up to lead the room when required
WHAT YOU'LL GET
- Fully funded CPD
- Birthday leave
- 31 days annual leave
- Childcare discount + free daily meals
- Career progression
- £200 referral bonus
- Company pension
- Social events
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Two satisfactory references
- Enhanced DBS check (required prior to start)
- Overseas criminal record check if you have lived or worked outside the UK in the last 5 years
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £27,500.00-£29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification or above?
- Do you have at least 2 years' experience working in a childcare or early years setting?
- Do you have the right to work in the UK?
Work Location: In person
