Early Years Educator- Sunbeams Nursery

Location: 23 Bolton Old Road, Atherton, M46 9DF

Position:
Early Years Educator
Employer:
MiChild Group

"Small Steps. Giant Leaps."

Due to nursery growth, we are looking for a full time (40 hours per week) Level 3 Early Years Educator for our beautiful Sunbeams Setting based in Atherton.

At MiChild, we are dedicated to being a leading provider of early years education, where passionate and highly trained professionals nurture every child’s full potential. Our ethos is rooted in compassion, excellence, and ambition—values that inspire everything we do.

• We are passionate about Early Years. We deeply respect and value our early years professionals for the remarkable work they do every day. This is more than a job—it’s a meaningful career that shapes the future.
• We strive for Outstanding. Our goal is to deliver excellence daily—not just on inspection days. We invest in our teams, training, environments, and resources to empower our practitioners and deliver exceptional outcomes.
• We are a family. Our team is made up of dedicated, talented, and caring individuals who share a common purpose. Together, we support each other and celebrate our collective successes.
• We grow talent. We provide ongoing professional development through accredited training, access to online learning platforms, and clear career progression pathways. We recognise potential and actively nurture it.
• We are proud to be recognised. Since our launch in 2019, we have been ranked among the UK’s Top 20 Large Nursery Groups for four consecutive years—an achievement driven by parent reviews and sector-wide recognition.

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• 80% childcare discount (from day one) and 10% referral discount for friends and families
• Wellbeing drop‑in sessions and counselling service
• Team Building Events
• Wellness Events/Days
• Extensive training and CPD opportunities: e-learning, apprenticeships, F2F training and in‑house training rooms across 2 MiChild settings
• Enhanced holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service
• Annual Employee awards ceremony for all staff
• Celebration of Anniversaries and Birthday
• Paid Compassionate Leave (up to 3 days)
• Christmas Week off
  - Nurseries Closed

• Hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (UK recognised)
• Demonstrates a robust safeguarding knowledge and awareness
• Has a detailed understanding of the requirements set by Ofsted
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children and families

* If you're not yet Level 3 qualified, we may have alternative roles to support your development. Visit our Careers Page to explore current opportunities. MiChild | Careers

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory employment references
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK (MiChild is currently unable to offer VISA sponsorship)
• Verification of relevant qualifications

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all our children and staff—regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Be part of a supportive, award‑winning nursery group where your passion and professionalism are recognised, developed, and celebrated.

👉 Apply Now and help us shape the future—one small step at a time.

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