Impactful Early Years Educator – EYFS Champion (0-5)

eTeach UK Limited; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Birthday leave

Nursery fee discount

Gym and pool access

Free parking

Meal and pension enrollment

Job summary

Loughborough University Nursery is seeking a Qualified Early Years Educator to join our outstanding team in a nurturing, values-led environment on campus. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) with a salary of £25,537–£27,232 per year, dependent on experience.

You will plan and deliver learning experiences aligned with the EYFS framework, observe development, support inclusive practice, and mentor trainees. A Level 3 Early Years qualification and strong communication are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with children aged 0-5 in an early years setting.
• Strong communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Sound understanding of the EYFS framework, child development and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences aligned with the EYFS framework, leading small group activities and modelling high-quality interactions that promote curiosity and independence.
• Observe, assess, and document children’s development to inform planning and next steps.
• Champion inclusive practice and adapt environments to meet diverse needs.
• Take responsibility for a specific area of learning or specialism (e.g. communication, outdoor learning, SEND).
• Build strong, respectful relationships with children and families.
• Contribute to team planning, reflective practice, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor our Foundation Practitioners and students as appropriate.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Organisational skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Loughborough University Nursery is seeking a Qualified Early Years Educator to join our outstanding team in a nurturing, values-led environment on campus. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) with a salary of £25,537–£27,232 per year, dependent on experience.

You will plan and deliver learning experiences aligned with the EYFS framework, observe development, support inclusive practice, and mentor trainees. A Level 3 Early Years qualification and strong communication are required.