Early Years Educator/ Childcare Practitioner

Marden Pre-school; Hereford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunches

Well being support / Basket

Car parking

Job summary

Marden Pre-school in Herefordshire is seeking an Early Years Educator to help create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children, following the EYFS framework and working closely with families and staff.

You will contribute to daily learning, support children's interests, and continue professional development within a warm, community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified Level 2 or Level 3 practitioners welcomed.
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Understanding safeguarding policies and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
• Follow the EYFS statutory framework and contribute to daily life of the pre-school.
• Work closely with colleagues and families.

Skills

Warm personality

Patience

Dependability

Enthusiasm

Communication

Safeguarding awareness

Teamwork

Education

EYFS Level 2/3

Job description

Join the Marden Pre-school Team

Early Years Educator Vacancy " exciting times ahead"

Are you kind, enthusiastic and passionate about helping young children learn, grow and shine?

We are excited to welcome a caring and reliable Early Years Practitioner to our friendly team at Marden Pre-school. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a warm, community-focused setting where every child is valued and staff are supported to develop, share ideas and make a genuine difference.

About the role

You will help to provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment in which children can explore, build confidence and develop through purposeful play. You will work closely with colleagues and families, follow the EYFS statutory framework and contribute positively to the daily life of the pre-school.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Are warm, patient, dependable and enthusiastic
• Enjoy supporting children’s individual interests, learning and development
• Understand the importance of safeguarding, professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Work well as part of a supportive team
• Communicate confidently and respectfully with children, families and colleagues
• Are committed to ongoing training and reflective practice

Applications are welcomed from qualified Level 2 or Level 3 practitioners. We would also be pleased to hear from suitable applicants interested in an early years apprenticeship or training pathway.

What we can offer

• A welcoming and supportive team
• A caring, well-resourced learning environment
• Training and professional development opportunitiesOpportunities to contribute ideas and develop within the setting
• Predictable working arrangements and a positive community atmosphere

Role details

Location: Marden Pre-school, Herefordshire
Hours and days: TBC
Pay: £13.00- £13.50
Contract: (permanent, bank or maternity)
Closing date:18/10/2026
Proposed start date: ASAP

Safeguarding and safer recruitment

Marden Pre-school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment and follow the setting’s safeguarding policies and procedures.

The successful applicant will be subject to a robust safer-recruitment process. This will include an application form, scrutiny of employment history, an interview that explores safeguarding knowledge and suitability, identity and qualification checks, satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and any other checks required for the role. Applicants will be asked to explain any gaps or discrepancies in their employment history. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of all required suitability checks.

Bring your enthusiasm, ideas and caring approach—and help our children have the very best start

Benefits

• Lunches
• Well being support / Basket
• Car parking