Early Years Educator

Grosvenor Nursery School & Day Care; Manchester; On-site; GBP 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery and day care center in Manchester is seeking an Early Years Educator to cover maternity leave until January 2027. The role requires working with 2-year-olds in a joyful environment, requiring qualifications in Early Years, strong communication, and a passion for childcare. The position offers a salary of £15,078.64 with 22.5 hours per week and requires attendance at staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS.
• Good safeguarding knowledge.
• Previous experience of working with 2 year olds.
• Passion for delivering the best childcare.

Responsibilities

• Work with 2 year olds in the Toddler Room.
• Maintain a happy environment for all children in care.
• Liaise with parents, carers, and other professionals.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Good communication skills

Motivation

Care and patience

Education

A Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Early Years

Job description

Overview

Grosvenor Nursery School & Day Care are seeking to appoint an Early Years Educator (Education – Day Care All Year Round), required from as soon as possible to cover maternity leave until January 2027.

Salary Grade B SCP 3 £15,078.64

22.5 hours a week, all year around. 5 days a week 1pm – 5.30pm. The successful candidate will be based in our 2 Year Old Toddler Room.

Are you a passionate Early Years Educator? Would you love the opportunity to work in our outstanding Local Authority Maintained Nursery School and Day Care Centre? If so, we would like to hear from you!

Our Day Care Centre has all-year-round provision for babies and toddlers, as well as offering Wraparound and Holiday Care for our Nursery School children. We are a Local Authority Maintained Nursery School, providing funded places for working parents as well as funded places for children 9 months – 4 year-olds, and have a High Needs Base provision for children with complex needs.

Responsibilities

The candidate will be expected to work with our 2 year olds in the Toddler Room. The role requires enthusiasm, commitment, motivation, care and patience to maintain a happy environment for all babies and children in our care. Good communication skills are needed to liaise with parents, carers and other professionals.

Qualifications andExperience

• A Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Early Years
• An excellent knowledge of the EYFS
• A good safeguarding knowledge
• Previous experience of working with 2 year olds
• A real passion for delivering the very best childcare possible

Additional Details

The candidate will be expected to attend staff meetings and some overtime may be available.

Please note CVs are not accepted. Applications for this post must be made on the Bolton Council Application form.

Application packs are available from the day care: Tele: 01204 337343 option 2 or e-mail [e-mail]

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.

How to apply

How to submit:

• Email your completed application to Marie, the Day Care Manager, at [e-mail].

Closing date: Tuesday 4th November 2025 at 12.00pm

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.