Early Years Educator – EYFS & Child Development

Willow House Nursery School; Newent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch weekly

Fruit basket

Tea and coffee

Team building experiences

NHS Top-Up scheme

Wellbeing champions

24/7 counselling service

Job summary

Willow House Nursery School is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Educator to support children in their final Pre-School year. The role requires an EYFS focus, DBS clearance, and references.

You will plan and deliver activities across indoor and outdoor settings, ensuring a safe, stimulating learning environment and strong child-parent relationships. Applicants with Early Years Teacher qualifications or Reception Class experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Early Years or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Qualified as Early Years Teacher or Reception Class Teacher preferred.
• Enhanced DBS check and references required.
• Desirable paediatric first aid certificate and safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver activities to the EYFS and Nursery curriculum.
• Supervise indoor and outdoor play and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Follow policies, contribute to procedures, and support child development.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents and staff; work as part of a team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Caring and calm

Relationship building

Education

Degree in Early Years

Qualified Early Years Teacher / Reception Class Teacher

Paediatric first aid certificate

Safeguarding training

Job description

Willow House Nursery School is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Educator to support children in their final Pre-School year. The role requires an EYFS focus, DBS clearance, and references.

You will plan and deliver activities across indoor and outdoor settings, ensuring a safe, stimulating learning environment and strong child-parent relationships. Applicants with Early Years Teacher qualifications or Reception Class experience are preferred.