Early Years Educator

Early Years Alliance; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

LMS access

Pension scheme

Leave entitlement

Birthday leave

Sickness pay

Bereavement leave

Referral bonus

EAP access

Mental health support

Job summary

Early Years Alliance is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Educator to join Kilton Childcare in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. You will provide engaging, inclusive learning experiences for young children and support a safe, stimulating environment in line with our good Ofsted-rated setting.

The role requires a Level 3 or higher Early Years Education and Childcare qualification and proven post-qualification experience.

Qualifications

• Level 3+ Early Years Education & Childcare qualification.
• Proven post-qualification experience with children.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

EYFS Level 3

Experience with children

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

About The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an

Day Nurseries

About The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Educator to join our team at Kilton Childcare in Worksop, Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire. Rated Good by Ofsted and 9.8 on Day Nurseries.

We are looking for a skilled early years educator who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care. We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that put children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team.

What We Offer

We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families.

• 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)
• The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and 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
• A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
• Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated manager helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
• A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being

Job Purpose

• 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.

Requirements

• a minimum Level 3 or above Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent.
• proven post-qualification experience of working with children.

Also, you will be required to 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: Friday 16th October 2026

Notes/Brief For HR Recruitment

About The Service

The Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and equal opportunities in employment. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding and equal opportunities across the whole organisation.

If you would like to find out more information about our setting, please go to Web Link to Setting: https://nursery.eyalliance.org.uk/nursery/kilton-childcare/