Early Years Educator - Level 3

We’re looking for Early Years Educators with experience in child development and committed to supporting children’s growth and learning based at our Exeter nursery.

As an Early Years Educator, you’ll be a vital part of our team, dedicated to ensuring consistent, high-quality education within a safe and secure environment within our nurseries.

As an Early Years Educator, you will:

• Provide exceptional early years education, supporting each child’s development and learning journey.
• Confidently implement and follow frameworks such as the EYFS to ensure high-quality teaching and care.
• Meet the daily needs of every child with compassion, attentiveness, and professionalism.
• Design and deliver stimulating activities that enrich learning and promote holistic development.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with colleagues, parents, and carers through open and effective communication.
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, health, and safety in every interaction and environment.
• Actively contribute to team meetings, sharing ideas and insights to positively shape the future of the children in our care.

We're looking for Early Years Educators qualified to Level 3, who:

• Have experience with child development and learning, and are committed to children’s emotional and intellectual growth
• Communicates confidently, professionally and works collaboratively
• Work in a way that is inclusive and creates a supportive, respectful environment
• Are reflective and committed to professional growth
• Can easily commute to multiple nursery sites within a one-hour radius

And a few nice to haves:

• Paediatric First Aid certification
• Experience supporting children with additional needs
• Familiarity with digital learning journals or nursery software

We’re committed to nurturing talent and supporting career progression into nursery management roles. Through tailored development plans, mentoring from experienced leaders, and access to accredited training programmes, we empower our team members to grow their leadership skills and take the next step in their careers.

We welcome applicants from under-represented groups including men and offer a competitive range of benefits that aren’t just perks—they are part of a culture that puts people first. They support us build a workplace where you’re empowered to thrive every day and where you’ll feel valued.

We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our benefitsaren’tjustperks—they’repart of a culture that puts people first and we continue to build our range of benefits designed to support health,wellbeingand the odd treat here and there…these include:

• £29,494.40 per annum
• Full‑time or part‑time or Flexible Working can be supported
• Value of additional benefits after one years’ service: £5,222.00
• Pension & Life Assurance*
• Funded Blue Light Card Membership
• In addition to20 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays) ,up to anadditionalfour gifted days off during Christmas closedown
• Anadditionalday each year to celebrate something personal to you*
• Funded DBS Update Service
• Access to digital GP 24/7
• On demand counselling services
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP
• Recognition and celebration for Long Service

* Subject to eligibility criteria

Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care. All successful candidates will undergo the required vetting process.