Early Years Educator Level 3

A Local Authority Maintained Nursery School & Day Care needs a level 3 Early Years Educator to start as soon as possible to cover maternity leave until January 2027. Salary Grade B SCP 3 £ 24,796 37 hours a week, all year around. 4 days a week 8am
6.00pm No set day off as it will depend on the needs of the nursery, may vary weekly.

Do you have a passion for giving children the very best start in life?

Are you ready to make a difference every single day in a supportive, creative, and rewarding environment?

If so, we would love you to join our team at Grosvenor as an Early Years Educator. You will be part of a dedicated, friendly team providing outstanding care and education for our youngest learners.

You will help children thrive through play, exploration, and learning.

• building the foundations for a bright future.

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and positive person who loves working with children.

A relevant childcare qualification (Level 3 or equivalent).

Teamwork, creativity and a genuine passion for early year’s development.

We value and invest in our people.

• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Supportive leadership and a strong sense of community
• A workplace that truly makes a difference

• Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Early Years
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS
• Good safeguarding knowledge
• Previous experience of working with children from birth to 5 years old.

A real passion for delivering the very best childcare possible. The candidate will be expected to attend staff meetings and some overtime may be available.

Please ensure your application form is completed personally and not generated by artificial intelligence (AI). Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting.

Email your completed application to Marie, the Day Care Manager, at da

Wednesday 21st January 2026 m. References will be sort prior to the interview. The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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