Lead Level 3 EY Educator - Grow, Mentor & 31 Days Leave

Magic Round About Nurseries; Brighton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded CPD

Birthday leave

31 days annual leave

Company pension

Social events

Job Type: Full-time

Referral programme

Job summary

Magic Roundabout Nurseries is seeking an experienced Level 3 Early Years Educator for our Ilkeston nursery. The role focuses on leading play-based learning rooted in the EYFS, mentoring junior staff, and building strong relationships with families.

You will document progress, observe children, and ensure safeguarding and health and safety standards are upheld. The position is full-time with funded CPD, birthday leave, and a supportive growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification or higher.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on experience in EYFS/early years.
• Solid understanding of the EYFS framework, observations, and assessments.
• Clear communication with children, families, and colleagues.
• Eligible 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.
• 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.

Skills

Level 3 EYE qualification

2+ years EYFS experience

EYFS knowledge

Clear communication with families

Right to work in UK

Job description

Magic Roundabout Nurseries is seeking an experienced Level 3 Early Years Educator for our Ilkeston nursery. The role focuses on leading play-based learning rooted in the EYFS, mentoring junior staff, and building strong relationships with families.

You will document progress, observe children, and ensure safeguarding and health and safety standards are upheld. The position is full-time with funded CPD, birthday leave, and a supportive growth-focused environment.