Level 3 Early Years Educator - Haddenham St Mary's Church of England School

Buckinghamshire Council; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant preschool at Haddenham St Mary’s CE School seeks a Level 3 qualified Early Years Educator to inspire children aged 2-4. You will support outdoor learning and creativity in a nurturing environment, fostering children's growth through play and discovery.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive and inclusive school community

Collaborative team of staff

Qualifications

• Committed to delivering high-quality education and care.
• Passionate about nurturing young children.
• Strong interest in supporting children's confidence and self-esteem.

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Teacher and Forest School Practitioners.
• Facilitate child-led exploration and outdoor learning.
• Uphold safeguarding standards to ensure children's safety.

Skills

Nurturing

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Level 3 Early Years Educator - Haddenham St Mary's Church of England School

Are you a passionate, Level 3 qualified Early Years Educator ready to inspire young minds through play, nature, and discovery? Little Forest Friends – our vibrant 30-place preschool for 2 to 4 year old children nestled in the beautiful grounds of Haddenham St Mary’s CE School – is looking for a dynamic team player to support our lead teacher and Forest School practitioners from September 2025.

Living our ethos of “Excellence, care and fun for all”, you’ll help bring learning to life in our Eco Lodge and woodland setting, where children thrive through outdoor exploration, creativity, and child-led discovery – all rooted in the EYFS curriculum and Forest School principles.

Term time only: Yes

Salary Type: Bucks pay

Salary details: BP Range 2 (£25,625 - £27,770pa) depending on experience

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 33.25 hrs pw (Mon-Fri 8.30am - 3.15pm + 2 hours planning per week)

Interviews to be held: w/c 23/6/25

About us

At Haddenham St Mary’s CE School we are a joyful, welcoming and nurturing school where children are encouraged to grow, thrive and ‘sparkle’ in all aspects of life.

We offer:

- A caring, supportive and inclusive school community
- Happy, curious and motivated children who love learning
- A well-resourced learning environment with a strong emphasis on creativity and outdoor learning including Forest School
- A highly dedicated and collaborative team of staff
- Opportunities for professional development
- Strong support from our governors, parents and the wider community

This is a wonderful opportunity for a motivated and reflective Level 3 Early Years Educator to become part of something special. At Little Forest Friends, our nurturing preschool set within the picturesque grounds of Haddenham St Mary’s CE School, we’re not just supporting early learning — we’re building foundations for life through nature, creativity, and care.

You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day life of our 30-place setting, supporting our Lead Teacher and Forest School Practitioners as we bring learning to life through the Forest School approach. This means plenty of time outdoors, child-led exploration, hands-on learning, and imaginative play – all integrated with the EYFS curriculum. Forest School Leader training is available to interested candidates.

At Haddenham St Mary’s, you’ll join a welcoming, collaborative team rooted in strong Christian values, where children are happy, curious, and enthusiastic to learn. As a member of staff, you’ll be supported professionally and personally – we value reflection, continuous improvement, and the shared joy of seeing our children flourish.

Whether you're looking to deepen your experience in a nature-led setting, or you're simply passionate about early years education in a truly special environment – this is your chance to make a real and lasting impact.

For further information please see attached Job description.

About you

We are looking for a kind, caring, and dedicated Level 3 qualified Early Years Educator who is committed to delivering high-quality education and care.

The successful candidate will be hardworking, reliable, punctual, and flexible, with a genuine passion for nurturing young children.

You’ll have a strong interest in supporting children’s confidence and self-esteem and you will consistently uphold the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure every child feels safe, valued, and supported.

For further information please see attached Person specification.

Other information

We warmly welcome visits to the school.

If you would like to arrange a visit or learn more about the role, please contact our School Business Manager on:

Email: [e-mail]

Completed application forms should be sent to the email address above.

At Haddenham St Mary's CE School, we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We expect all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment and to play an active role in protecting our pupils from harm. Safeguarding is the responsibility of the entire school community, and we foster a culture of vigilance, openness, and care.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, online checks, and satisfactory references in line with our safer recruitment policy.

We are proud to be an inclusive school and actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences. We value the unique contribution that each individual brings to our school community.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 174 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and convictions cautions

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.