Level 3 Early Years Educator

Passionate about early years? Do you want your professional knowledge, qualifications and dedication to children to be genuinely valued and recognised?

At Nurtured Childcare, we believe expertise matters. The dedication you’ve shown in achieving your Level 3 qualification deserves recognition, respect and reward. Our children need skilled professionals who understand how vital the early years are, and we need you!

Location:

Ecclesfield

Salary: £26,436–£28,000 per year

Hours:

Full-time – 40 hours per week

At Nurtured Childcare, we think outside the box. We believe qualified early years professionals deserve to feel valued, supported and rewarded for the knowledge and experience they bring to our children and teams.

We value professional knowledge and actively encourage continued professional development and reflective practice. Your understanding of child development, safeguarding, attachment and play‑based learning is central to everything we do.

We also pay all qualified Level 3 employees above the Real Living Wage, regardless of age. We believe fairness and equity should be standard, not a perk.

And this is more than just a job. We support succession and ambition, helping you build your career pathway through mentoring, training and development opportunities.

As a Level 3 Early Years Educator, you’ll play an important role in creating high-quality, child‑centred experiences that support every child’s development, wellbeing and individual journey.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Deliver high-quality, varied and child‑centred learning experiences.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children and their families.
• Observe, assess and plan to meet individual needs while celebrating every child’s progress.
• Support children’s development through curiosity‑led, play‑based learning.
• Contribute to a sustainable, positive, reflective and collaborative team culture.
• Promote safeguarding and maintain high professional standards.
• Continue developing your own knowledge and skills through training and reflective practice.

Every child has a unique journey, and you’ll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day while building your own career in early years.

We’re looking for a passionate and reflective early years professional who understands the importance of high‑quality early childhood education.

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• A genuine passion for early childhood development.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional standards.
• Strong understanding of children’s development and the importance of the early years.
• A reflective approach to practice.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• A willingness to continue learning and developing professionally.
• Ability to work full‑time and be adaptable with start and finish times.

The people who thrive at Nurtured Childcare share our core values:

• We Keep Our Pinky Promises
• We Go to Infinity & Beyond
• We Think Outside the Box
• We Celebrate Unique Journeys
• Curiosity Fuels Our Ability to Learn & Grow
• We Change the World One Smile at a Time

• Salary of £26,436–£28,000 per year.
• Pay above the Real Living Wage for qualified Level 3 employees, regardless of age.
• A supportive, values‑led working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Mentoring and support to help you progress within your career.
• Clear progression pathways towards Room Leader, Deputy Manager, Nursery Manager and Area Manager positions.
• The opportunity to work within a team that genuinely values your professional knowledge and contribution.
• A culture built around respect, inclusion, curiosity and continuous improvement.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to children’s lives every day.