Early Years Educator Qualified

Working Pattern: Full time

Working Arrangement: 36.25 hours per week / (Contracted hours are shifts between 8-6pm. Current opening hours are Monday-Friday 8-4pm)

Interview Date/Type: Monday 14th September 2026 / Face to face

We currently have an exciting vacancy for a qualified Early Years Educator (Level
3) to join us at Partington Day Nursery. The role will involve supporting the quality of early education and care for children and families accessing the nursery by providing high quality learning opportunities combined with care. It involves working with children and their families from an increasingly diverse community to ensure all needs are met in a warm and welcoming environment.

You will be part of an experienced, professional and friendly team, working with other professionals from outside the nursery and keeping records up to date. You will be a key person for a group of children to enable them to reach their potential through positive relationships, experiences and opportunities.

You will have experience of working in an early years setting. You must hold a minimum level 3 relevant early years qualification in childcare. You will have a good working knowledge of the EYFS and Early Years Inspection framework and be able to put the principles into practice. You will have knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice that is applied in your work with children and families.

You will be able to form positive relationships with children and families. You will be committed to ongoing professional development to ensure that the needs of children and families are met in an ever-evolving high quality setting. You will be a team player who values and respects the contributions of others. You will be a good communicator and passionate about working with children.

An enhanced DBS check with children/adults barred list check will be required.

For the full details of this opportunity, please refer to the role profile linked below.

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat or to arrange a short visit to the nursery, please call Carolann Loghan on  or email partin

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Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance:

• Generous Leave:
  Start with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to carry over or buy extra days.
• Flexible Perks:
  Discounts on car leasing, cycle to work, home tech, plus family friendly policies and hybrid working
• Invest in your future:
  Join our generous Local Government Pension Scheme for peace of mind.
• Grow with us:
  We'll support your development at every stage! Through leadership programmes like our EPIC Manager, LEAP into leadership and senior leadership. Plus, you’ll have access to specialist qualifications and personal coaching to unlock your full…