Job Title: Early Years Specialist
Salary: £28,004.56 - £29,254.56 FTE
Job Types: Full-time - Permanent
Location: Easton Community Children’s Centre (ECCC)
Key Requirements
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner.
- Experience & Approach: Motivated, energetic, and passionate about quality, child-centred early education.
- Core Values: Personal and professional commitment to anti-racist practice, trauma-informed care, and embracing diversity.
- Safeguarding: Dedicated to promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
About Us & The Role
We aren't just any nursery; we're an established independent charity in the heart of Easton. Our vision is to provide "a sense of belonging, not just fitting in." We are looking for an inspiring practitioner to join our team and help our children thrive. The vacancy is either in our preschool room or our 2/3 year old room.
- Exceptional Outdoor Provision: A huge garden inspiring risky and messy play, a community allotment, and Forest School every Friday.
- Creative Studio: Access to our specialized studio offering woodwork, clay, and mixed media.
- Professional Empowerment: We are educators who look at the "bigger picture." We offer regular training and actively encourage you to take the lead in areas of early years practice that ignite your passion.
What We Offer
Working at ECCC means joining a vibrant, culturally diverse team with management that prioritizes your well-being.
- Time Off: 7+ weeks annual leave, paid sick leave, enhanced maternity leave, and Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) for meetings/training.
- Financial & Health: generous pension scheme (5% employer contribution), health cash plan, annual pay reviews, and an employee childcare discount.
- Wellbeing & Support: Regular 6-weekly supervisions and plentiful opportunities for career progression.
- Everyday Perks: Free tasty meals and snacks from our in-house chef, free uniform, and on-site parking.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,004.56-£29,254.56 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Approved Early Years Qualification (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
