Early Years Educator

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging learning activities, with a strong focus on outdoor play and exploration
• Observing, assessing and supporting children’s individual learning journeys
• Acting as a key person and building strong, trusting relationships with families
• Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment
• Working collaboratively as part of a positive, supportive team
• Be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in their care

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or working towards one)
• Has experience in an early years setting
• Shares our values and commitment to high-quality childcare
• Has a genuine passion for outdoor learning and child-led play
• Is positive, proactive and enjoys working as part of a team

Experience in outdoor education is welcomed, but a willingness to learn and grow with us is just as important.

Benefits

• Top 10% pay locally, up to £13.40 per hour
• 4-day working week for full-time staff – more time for you
• Clear progression opportunities — move through our pay bandings and apply internally for new roles as they arise
• Opportunities to progress within our growing group, including roles across our nurseries in York and Leeds
• Extra holiday days for long-standing team members
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
• Free lunches, tea & snacks
• Lifestyle discounts on groceries, travel, entertainment & more Employee Assistance Programme – mental health support & coaching
• Staff treats, social events & celebrations
• Free uniform and on-site parking

Plus, the opportunity to work in an award-winning nursery that truly lives its values

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Since opening our doors in January 2012, with only a few team members and a handful of children, we have continually worked to build day nurseries with a strong family ethos and home-from-home feel, which have now been enjoyed by over 1000 families and counting.

Here is how we do it:

• We focus on developing the uniqueness of every child: We work with every child’s constantly changing and unique interests to ensure their development is about them, not employing a one-size-fits-all approach
• Our outstanding team builds strong relational bonds with our families, built on quality communication: This ensures our parents have the peace of mind to get on with their busy lives, knowing their child is with a team who know and love them
• We focus on outdoor adventures, always: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] isn’t just a name, it’s a daily way of life. We believe in as many outdoor adventures as possible and create amazing outdoor experiences to facilitate them

The name ‘[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’ really sums up our whole ethos – to not be afraid to let children learn by getting muddy, exploring, going on adventures and getting out there and having a go! Children enjoy a wide range of activities both indoor and out, planned by a qualified and experienced staff team who genuinely love and care for all the children. Our aim is that every individual child thrives and flourishes into their unique selves in our positive, family-feel environment.

Our Hiring Process

• Stage 1: Applied
• Stage 2: Initial Review
• Stage 3: Offer
• Stage 4: Hired