Early Years Educator - Level 3

Magic Round About Nurseries; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded CPD

Birthday leave

31 days annual leave

Company pension

Social events

Discounted or free food

Referral programme

Job summary

Magic Roundabout Nurseries is seeking a Level 3 Early Years Educator who leads confidently in the room and is committed to professional growth. Based at our London-area nurseries, you will design play-based learning experiences aligned to the EYFS, mentor junior staff, and build strong relationships with children and families while upholding safeguarding and health and safety standards.

The role offers full-time permanent employment with opportunities for fully funded CPD, birthday leave, and a

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification (or above) is a firm requirement.
• At least 2 years' hands-on experience in an early years or EYFS setting.
• Confident knowledge of the EYFS framework, including observations and assessments.
• The ability to communicate clearly with children, families, and colleagues.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver play-based learning experiences rooted in the EYFS.
• Mentor and guide junior staff in your room, sharing your knowledge and approach.
• Build warm, consistent relationships with children and their families.
• Track and document children's progress, flagging concerns early.
• Maintain safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety standards at all times.
• Cover room leadership when needed.

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification

Job description

At Magic Roundabout Nurseries, we hire educators — not just practitioners. We're looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Years Educator who takes pride in their craft, leads confidently in the room, and wants a setting that genuinely invests in their growth. Based at our Lenton nursery, this is a role for someone who's ready to step up.

YOU MUST HAVE

A Level 3 Early Years Educator (EYE) qualification or above — this is a firm requirement

At least 2 years' hands-on experience in an early years or EYFS setting

Confident knowledge of the EYFS framework, including observations and assessments

The ability to communicate clearly with children, families, and colleagues

The right to work in the UK

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

Design and deliver play-based learning experiences rooted in the EYFS

Mentor and guide junior staff in your room, sharing your knowledge and approach

Build warm, consistent relationships with children and their families

Track and document children's progress, flagging concerns early

Maintain safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety standards at all times

Cover room leadership when needed

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Fully funded CPD
• Birthday leave
• 31 days annual leave
• Company pension
• Social events
• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Discounted or free food
• Referral programme

Do you hold a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification or above?

Do you have at least 2 years' experience working in a childcare or early years setting?

Do you have the right to work in the UK?

We do have vacancies available at:

Stockwell – Binfield Road, Stockwell, SW4 6TB, London, United Kingdom

Walthamstow – 161 Wadham Road, Walthamstow, E17 4HU, London, United Kingdom

Ilkeston – Lower Whitworth Road, Ilkeston, DE7 4LT, United Kingdom

Lenton – 41 Dunkirk Road, Nottingham NG7 2PH

Kennington – 35 Sutherland Square, London SE17 3EE

• Two satisfactory references
• Enhanced DBS check (required prior to start)
• Overseas criminal record check if you have lived or worked outside the UK in the last 5 years