Level 3 EYFS Educator — Nurturing Nursery Lead

ISC group; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rise Nursery at St Peter’s School York is opening in January 2027 and will operate 50 weeks a year, providing care for babies and children aged 6 months to 3 years. The post of Level Three Early Years Educator involves creating a safe, language-rich learning environment and working closely with families and colleagues.

You will join a teacher-led setting with a focus on curiosity, play, and the Reggio Emilia Inspired approach, supported by in-house training and a dedicated Nursery Manager.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating, language-rich and child-led learning environment where babies and children thrive.
• Plan ‘in the moment’ in response to the play of babies and young children expanding the learning possibilities in creative and exciting ways.
• Be a devoted, compassionate and attuned keyperson.
• Assess and support children’s learning milestones and share these through our focus child approach with parents.
• Fully engage with our training programme and Curiosity Approach and Reggio Emilia Inspired philosophy.
• Be a committed, positive and collaborative member of the team, supporting new staff in the team and being a great team player.
• Offer thoughtful, unhurried and reassuring communication with parents and carers and build positive relationships with families.

Job description

The Rise Nursery at St Peter’s School York is opening in January 2027 and will operate 50 weeks a year, providing care for babies and children aged 6 months to 3 years. The post of Level Three Early Years Educator involves creating a safe, language-rich learning environment and working closely with families and colleagues.

You will join a teacher-led setting with a focus on curiosity, play, and the Reggio Emilia Inspired approach, supported by in-house training and a dedicated Nursery Manager.