Flexible Early Years Educator

Early Years Alliance; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxcubs Nursery in Luton is seeking a Flexible Early Years Educator to join our team on a flexible, as-needed basis. You will support high-quality inclusive early years education and care for our children, with DBS checks required where appropriate.

The role is suitable for those seeking variable hours with no guaranteed shifts. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a trusted Ofsted Outstanding setting within the Early Years Alliance family, with access to training and

Qualifications

• Proven post-qualification experience of working with children.
• Minimum Level 2 or above Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

Level 2 EY Education & Childcare Qualification or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Flexible Early Years Educator to join our team at Foxcubs Nursery in Luton. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 9.8 on Day Nurseries.

We are looking for a Flexible Early Years Educator who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care. As a Flexible Early Years Educator you would support us on a flexible basis to suit your time availability and when we require additional staff.

Please note that all flexible posts are on an as and when required basis, so we are unable to offer guarantees of hours of work.

What we offer:

We at Foxcubs are very proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of nurseries and pre-schools. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality care and education to children and families,

The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace, and as part of the organisation, we are incredibly pleased to be able to offer a range of support and benefits for our team members including:

• 28 pro-rata days annual leave
• employer and employee contribution pension scheme
• regular access to internal and external learning and development opportunities.

Requirements:

Successful applicants will need:

• proven post-qualification experience of working with children
• a minimum Level 2 or above Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification orequivalent.

Also, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service.

Interview date: Tuesday 6th October 2026

About The Service

The Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and equal opportunities in employment. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding and equal opportunities across the whole organisation.

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