Early Years Educator

Location:

Chilton Meadows Day Nursery, Houghton-le-Spring

Hours:

37.5 per week, Monday to Friday (between 7:00am – 6:00pm) Salary:
Starting Salary £13.21 – £13.50 per hour.

For over 23 years, Chilton Meadows Day Nursery has proudly been a family‑owned and family‑run setting, rooted in our community in Houghton‑le‑Spring. We’ve built not just a nursery, but a safe and nurturing place of belonging, where children, families, and staff feel valued, supported, and truly at home.

We are now looking for an Early Years Educator to join our friendly, experienced team. If you’re passionate about creating a joyful, caring and stimulating learning environment where children belong, thrive and achieve, we’d love to hear from you.

You will play a key part in planning and delivering high‑quality learning experiences that spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence, aligned with the EYFS 2025 and Ofsted’s “Exceptional” principles of positive relationships, inspiring teaching, and reflective practice.

You’ll build strong bonds with children, support their individual learning journeys, and work collaboratively with families and colleagues to ensure the best outcomes for every child.

• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education.
• Minimum Level 2 in English and Maths.
• Enhanced DBS check
• Passionate, caring, and reflective practitioner with excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and teamwork.

Additional training such as Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, or Safeguarding is beneficial (training can be provided).

Join a setting where children are treated as part of the family, and where your skills, ideas, and growth are truly valued.