Early Years Educator (Sunshine Room: 3m - 2yrs)
Hours: 37.5 hrs/week (Choose either 4 days x 9.5 hrs OR 5 days x 7.5 hrs)
Reports To: Nursery Manager & Senior Educator
Essential Requirements
- Qualifications: Level 3 NVQ, NNEB/CACHE Diploma, BTEC Childcare, or Early Years B.Ed.
- Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS check required (must disclose all convictions/cautions).
- Skills: Strong understanding of core developmental theory and early years curricula.
The Role
Join our close-knit, family-feel nursery (max 38 children daily). You will truly bond with your key children to give them the best possible start in life by:
- Providing high-quality, inspection-standard childcare.
- Delivering a stimulating curriculum to boost emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
- Working with senior staff to champion the nursery’s vision.
Benefits & Perks
- Time Off: 20 days holiday (rising to 25) + 8 bank holidays. We close over Christmas (Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day).
- Health & Wellness: Free daily lunch, Simply Health cashback scheme (dental/optical), and access to counseling.
- Financials: Regular pay reviews and NEST pension scheme.
- Commute: Free secure parking; excellent bus/train links.
- Culture: 3 catered training days a year and quarterly staff appreciation gifts.
Pay: £25,798.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ L3 in Early Years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
