Early Years Educator - Level 3

Happy Days Nurseries; Watford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card Membership

Life Assurance

SPARK APP Health & Wellbeing

CPD & Training

Career progression

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries in Watford is seeking an Early Years Educator with a Level 3 qualification to deliver high-quality education in a safe setting. You will support children's development using EYFS frameworks, design engaging activities, and build strong relationships with families.

This role offers flexible working options (full-time, part-time), and competitive benefits including Blue Light Card membership, life assurance, and CPD pathways for progression within our nurseries.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 in Early Years Education.
• Experience with child development and learning.
• Knowledge of EYFS framework and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality early years education and support development.
• Implement EYFS frameworks to ensure quality teaching and care.
• Meet daily needs with compassion and professionalism.
• Design and deliver engaging activities for holistic development.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and families.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety standards.
• Contribute to team meetings and share ideas for continuous improvement.

Skills

Early years education

EYFS knowledge

Child development

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator

Tools

Nursery software

Digital learning journals

Job description

We’re looking for Early Years Educators with experience in child development and committed to supporting children’s growth and learning based at our Boys & Girls nursery in Watford.

As an Early Years Educator, you’ll be a vital part of our team, dedicated to ensuring consistent, high-quality education within a safe and secure environment within our nurseries.

About the role:

As an Early Years Educator, you will:

• Provide exceptional early years education, supporting each child’s development and learning journey.
• Confidently implement and follow frameworks such as the EYFS to ensure high-quality teaching and care.
• Meet the daily needs of every child with compassion, attentiveness, and professionalism.
• Design and deliver stimulating activities that enrich learning and promote holistic development.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with colleagues, parents, and carers through open and effective communication.
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, health, and safety in every interaction and environment.
• Actively contribute to team meetings, sharing ideas and insights to positively shape the future of the children in our care.

About you:

We're looking for Early Years Educators qualified to Level 3, who:

• Have experience with child development and learning, and are committed to children’s emotional and intellectual growth
• Communicates confidently, professionally and works collaboratively
• Work in a way that is inclusive and creates a supportive, respectful environment
• Are reflective and committed to professional growth
• Can easily commute to multiple nursery sites within a one-hour radius

And a few nice to haves:

• Paediatric First Aid certification
• Experience supporting children with additional needs
• Familiarity with digital learning journals or nursery software

Rewarding careers:

We’re committed to nurturing talent and supporting career progression into nursery management roles. Through tailored development plans, mentoring from experienced leaders, and access to accredited training programmes, we empower our team members to grow their leadership skills and take the next step in their careers.

We welcome applicants from under-represented groups including men and offer a competitive range of benefits that aren’t just perks—they are part of a culture that puts people first. They support us build a workplace where you’re empowered to thrive every day and where you’ll feel valued.

What’s in it for you:

• £14.50 per hour
• Full‑time or part‑time or Flexible Working can be supported
• Fully funded Blue Light Card Membership
• Life Assurance
• An extensive range of Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP
• Structured training, mentoring, and a clear career progression pathway all of which will support your CPD

Safeguarding commitment:

Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care. All successful candidates will undergo the required vetting process.