Early Years Educator

Atherstone Nursery School; North Warwickshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery school in North Warwickshire is seeking two enthusiastic Early Years Educators. This full-time role requires a Level 3 childcare qualification and offers a supportive environment that values staff wellbeing. Responsibilities include providing exceptional parent support and contributing to children’s learning. This position starts as soon as possible or in January 2026, with applications accepted until noon on October 6, 2025.

Benefits

Outstanding Early Years CPD

Supportive staff team

Focus on staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experienced Early Years Educator with a passion for developing skills and contributing to the school community.
• Commits to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding parent/carer family support.
• Work across two nursery environments with children aged 2–4.
• Contribute to staff wellbeing and professional development.

Skills

Experience in Early Years Education

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Early Years Educator x 2. Type of Agreement: Permanent. Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week (Monday 8:15–16:45; Tuesday–Friday 8:15–16:00). Closing Date: Monday 6 October – Noon. Shortlisting: Monday 6 October – afternoon. Interviews: Friday 10 October 2025, face to face at Atherstone Nursery School. Start: ASAP, with consideration for a January 2026 start.

About the role

Atherstone and Bedworth Heath Maintained Nursery School Federation Governing Body are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Educator who will share our vision for providing outstanding teaching and learning opportunities to our nursery community and offering outstanding parent/carer family support. We offer outstanding Early Years CPD, a supportive and experienced staff team and an ethos that values staff wellbeing. This is a new role within our Atherstone Nursery School Team as we grow the levels of staffing within our Nursery.

Responsibilities

• Share our vision for outstanding teaching and learning opportunities for the nursery community.
• Provide outstanding parent/carer family support.
• Work across two nursery environments for 2–4 year olds as part of a team of educators.
• Contribute to an ethos that values staff wellbeing and professional development.

Key requirements

• Experienced Early Years Educator who wants to continue to develop skills and make a difference within the school community.
• Relevant qualification: Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Visits to the school are highly advised; to arrange a visit contact [e-mail] or call 01827 794164.
• Pattern: Monday 8:15–16:45 and Tuesday–Friday 8:15–16:00; part-time applications considered.
• Starting date: as soon as possible (or January 2026).

How to apply

Please find below the job description, personal specification, application form and equalities form. Complete both the equalities form and the application form referencing your experience using the personal specification as a guide and email to [e-mail] by noon on Monday 6 October 2025.

Safeguarding and notices

Atherstone Maintained Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, two references and an enhanced DBS disclosure. Any shortlisted applicant will need to disclose relevant criminal history.