Early Years Educator - 3 Days A Week - Sunbeams Nursery

Michild Group; Aberford; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 19 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

80% childcare discount

Referral discounts

Wellbeing drop-in sessions

Annual Employee Awards Ceremony

Wellness events

Attendance incentives

Learning hub access

Up to 33 days annual leave

Birthday off

Uniform provided

Résumé du poste

MiChild Group is hiring an Early Years Educator for Sunbeams Nursery in Atherton. The role is 3 days per week with options for Monday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Friday, offering a competitive hourly rate and a supportive, developmental environment.

You will contribute to high-quality Early Years education, build strong relationships with children, families and staff, and follow EYFS standards while ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Qualified practitioner with Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years UK qualification.
• Commitment to providing the highest level of care and education to all children and promoting EYFS best practice.
• Ability to prioritise safeguarding of all children, staff and families accessing the setting.
• Solid understanding of the EYFS and child development.
• Excellent communicator who engages with children, parents and the setting team.

Connaissances

Communication

Safeguarding

EYFS knowledge

Formation

Level 2 Early Years UK qualification

Level 3 Early Years UK qualification

Description du poste

• Location: 23 Bolton Old Road, Atherton, M46 9DF
• Position: Early Years Educator | Level 2 or Level 3 qualified | Monday to Wednesday OR Wednesday to Friday
• Employer: MiChild Group
• Salary: £12.80p/h to £13.25p/h

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Who Are We?

At MiChild, we are dedicated to being a leading provider of early years education, where passionate and highly trained professionals nurture every child's full potential. Our ethos is rooted in compassion, excellence, and ambition—values that inspire everything we do.

About MiChild at Sunbeams Nursery

Sunbeams Nursery is a warm and welcoming nursery in Atherton. We are proud to be rated “Good” by Ofsted and care for up to 68 children as part of the MiChild family.

Our nursery has been newly refurbished within the last year. We have three bright play spaces for children aged 0–2, 2–3 and 3–4 years. We also have a sensory exploration room where children can explore, relax and learn in a calm environment.

We have two lovely outdoor garden areas at the back of the nursery. One garden opens directly from the baby room. Our outdoor spaces are used daily for activities such as outdoor yoga, games and imaginative play.

At Sunbeams, we value teamwork and reflective practice. We support each other to learn, grow and develop our skills. As part of MiChild, staff wellbeing and appreciation are important to us, and we enjoy recognising and celebrating our team.

We are conveniently located on Bolton Old Road, just a five-minute walk from the local high street with shops and places to eat. Atherton train station is a ten-minute walk away, and there are several local bus routes nearby, making it easy to travel to work by public transport.

MiChild benefits:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• 80% childcare discount (from day one) and 10% referral discount for friends and families
• Wellbeing drop-in sessions and counselling service
• Team Building & Annual Employee Awards Ceremony for all staff
• Wellness Events/Days
• Attendance Incentives- Vouchers/ Gift Cards
• Exclusive access to MiChild Learning hub and Mi-Learning Lounge for continuous learning and development.
• Up to 33 days annual leave pro rata (including a special birthday off and Christmas week closure)
• Celebration of Anniversaries
• Paid uniform and staff meals provided

What we are looking for:

• A qualified practitioner with a Level 2 Early Years or Level 3 Early Years UK based qualification
• Commitment to providing the highest level of care and education to all children and promoting EYFS best practice
• Ability to prioritise the safeguarding of all children, staff and families that have access to the setting
• A solid understanding of the EYFS and child development
• Excellent communicator who easily engages with children, parents and the setting team

Please note this is 3 days a week with an option of working either Monday to Wednesday OR Wednesday to Friday

*If you're not yet Level 2 Early Years or Level 3 Early Years qualified, we may have alternative roles to support your development.

Safeguarding & Compliance

MiChild is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to:

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory employment references
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK (MiChild is currently unable to offer VISA sponsorship)
• Verification of relevant qualifications

Equality & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all our children and staff—regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Ready to make a difference and join the MiChild Family?

Be part of a supportive, award-winning nursery group where your passion and professionalism are recognised, developed, and celebrated.

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