Early Years Professional

Happy Days Nurseries Limited; Croxley Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Generous annual leave

Pension

Life assurance

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries Limited in Watford (Croxley Green) is seeking an Early Years Professional to join our nursery team. You will deliver high-quality early education aligned with the EYFS and work closely with families to support children's development.

We offer clear career progression, ongoing professional development and flexible working options, with a supportive team environment and commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Qualified Early Years professional with recognised EYFS background.
• Strong understanding of child development.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes for children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality early education and care in line with EYFS.
• Plan and facilitate engaging learning experiences.
• Observe, assess and document children's progress.
• Build strong relationships with families and colleagues.
• Promote wellbeing, safeguarding and inclusion.
• Support specialist areas such as SEND and outdoor learning.

Skills

Early Years qualification

EYFS knowledge

Child development understanding

Education

Early Years qualification

Job description

Application Deadline Sunday, November 8, 2026 Location Watford, WD18 8YS - Croxley Green Salary £13.00 - £15.50 per hour, depending on qualification Positions Available 1 Hours per week 40 Job Summary

Early Childhood Professional

Location: Croxley Green

Salary: £13.00 - £15.50 per hour, depending on qualification

Contract: Full-time/Part-Time & Permanent

About Happy Days

Boys & Girls Nursery was recently acquired by HappyDays in 2026, and is growing. We're looking for qualified Early Years professionals to join our nursery team in Croxley Green.

We're looking for an Early Years Educator / Early Childhood Professional to play a key role in children's early development.

This is an opportunity to work in a high-quality, child-centred environment while benefiting from clear career progression, continuous professional development and support to achieve your long-term career goals.

The Role

As an Early Years professional, you'll play a key role in creating inspiring learning experiences, championing children's development and working in partnership with families to provide the very best start in life.

You’ll work closely with children, families, colleagues and external partners to deliver high-quality early education and care in line with the EYFS framework, while promoting children's wellbeing, safeguarding and inclusion.

This role also provides opportunities to develop specialist expertise in areas such as SEND, safeguarding, early language development, outdoor learning, behaviour and wellbeing, and coaching, training and quality improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver high-quality early education and care in line with the EYFS framework
• Plan and facilitate engaging learning experiences that support children's individual development
• Observe, assess and document children's progress and achievements
• Build strong, professional relationships with families, colleagues and external partners
• Promote children's wellbeing, safeguarding and inclusion at all times
• Contribute to a culture of excellence, continuous improvement and professional practice

There are also opportunities to develop specialist expertise in areas such as:

• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Safeguarding
• Early Language Development
• Outdoor Learning
• Behaviour and Wellbeing
• Coaching, Training and Quality Improvement

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for someone who has a genuine interest in Early Years education and is committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for children.

You’ll:

• Hold a recognised Early Years qualification
• Have a strong understanding of child development and the EYFS framework
• Be committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for children
• Have the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Take a professional, reflective and proactive approach to practice

What We Offer:

We're proud to offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where people can develop and thrive.

Flexible Working

Please talk to us about flexible working options.

Learning and Development

• Ongoing professional development and funded training opportunities
• Mentoring and coaching from experienced Early Years leaders
• Support to gain higher-level qualifications and specialist skills
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Recognition and reward for exceptional practice

Health and Wellbeing

• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Generous annual leave from day one
• Extra days off for Christmas and personal day

Financial Benefits

• People's Pension
• Life assurance

Should you work in a setting that operates 52 weeks per year, you will be entitled to the equivalent number of gifted days you would have received over the Christmas period, to use at a different point in the year.

Inclusion and Safeguarding

Happy Days is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Happy Days Nurseries is committed to safeguarding children. All offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including verification of your right to work in the UK.