Early Years Educator

Job Overview

This Early Years Educator role is at Kilton Childcare in Worksop, Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, rated Good by Ofsted and scoring 9.8 on Day Nurseries.

• 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings)
• Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS)
• FAMLY reduces paperwork, giving you more time to focus on the children.
• A generous workplace pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service.
• Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well‑being
• Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave
• Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme: up‑front payment of up to £300 if a referred candidate joins the charity.
• Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP) which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated manager helpline, confidential counselling, legal, debt and life‑management advice, discounts, and well‑being resources.
• Savings up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablet.
• A dedicated mental health First Aider to support your mental well‑being.

• Provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children.
• Be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment.
• Support the nursery management team to deliver high‑quality care and education in line with the setting’s policies and procedures.

• A minimum Level 3 or above Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent.
• Proven post‑qualification experience working with children.

Please undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service.

Hours per week: 40
Weeks per year: 52
Interview date: 26th January 2026