Early Years Educator

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 22 March 2026
LOCATION
Cambridge
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£27,997 / year
CATEGORY
Childcare
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SKILLS

Childcare EYFS Safeguarding Teamwork Early Years Education Child Development

FULL DESCRIPTION

Early Years Educator

We have a fantastic nursery based in CB1 looking for passionate Level 2/3 qualified early years educators to join their fun and friendly team. This is a full time role offering 36/40 hours a week with a salary between £25,,501 - £27,997 per annum.

Early Years Educator

- Do you have a positive outlook? Do you have an energetic nature and have a solutions-focused approach? This is the role for you! We have a fantastic nursery based in CB1 looking for passionate Level 2/3 qualified early years educators to join their fun and friendly team. With Cambridge station not too far away and a bus stop right outside the nursery, or car parking spaces around, this nursery is commutable for all kinds of travel. The nursery provides a large garden equipped with a sandpit, mud kitchen and water play area.  This is a full time role offering 36/40 hours a week with a salary between £25,,501 - £27,997 per annum.

What we can offer you (benefits): • Earn between £25,501 - £27,997 rewarding your hard work and dedication • Enjoy a performance related bonus of up to £750 per year • Your choice of a 4-day 36 hour week or the classic 5 day 40 hour week (we are certain we have a working pattern that works around you) • Revel in up to 32 days of holiday a year (including 3 days between Christmas/ New Year and a 'Me' day off of your choice!) • Indulge in complimentary daily lunch and drinks • Access a personal development fund of £100 per year • Funding and paid time off for Level 3/EYTT/ EY Degrees/Forest School/Leadership and other training and professional development through our N Academy • Enjoy our £100 clothing allowance - we don't wear uniforms! • Enjoy our family-friendly benefits including fostering/neonatal leave, enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, and Shared Parental leave pay after 2 years of continuous service and more • Childcare discount of 40% • Emergency childcare: 6 back-up childcare days in any of our nurseries. What we need from you: • Level 2/3 qualification in childcare or higher • Commitment • Passion to deliver outstanding childcare • Ability to work within a team • Broad knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding Your duties will include: • Taking charge of a key group of children • Deliver rich learning opportunities and exceptional care that helps young children to develop • Plan and provide effective care, teaching and learning. • Safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of children • Work in partnership with colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of the children • Make accurate and effective use of assessment reflecting the needs, interests and stages of development of the individual children. - Shift: Mon - Fri (36 or 40 hours per week)

Job Benefits:

  • Pension Scheme
  • Childcare disscount
  • Discounts
  • Free lunch

Job Certifications:

  • Level 2+ Full and relevant Childcare Certificate

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