NURSERY NURSE

EARLY LEARNERS NURSERY (WIGAN) LIMITED; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run nursery in Wigan is seeking passionate Early Years Professionals to join their team. You'll support daily operations, manage children, and ensure a safe learning environment. Qualified candidates with a level 3 Early Years qualification and childcare experience are encouraged to apply. Benefits include a competitive salary, childcare discounts, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Excellent Salary (Exceeds NMW)

Childcare discount

Workplace pension

Free training

Free Paediatric First Aid

Two free uniforms

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum Early Years qualification of level 3+, childcare degree or equivalent.
• Registered with the DBS update service.
• Understanding of responsibilities and suitability for childcare.

Responsibilities

• Support the manager and the team in day-to-day operations.
• Deliver EYFS guidance successfully.
• Provide a safe and stimulating environment for children.

Skills

Passion for Early Years

Knowledge of EYFS

Childcare experience

Education

Early Years qualification level 3+

Childcare degree

Job description

Overview

Early Learners Nursery (Wigan) is a newly opened setting in March 2025 and we are looking for someone to join our growing team. Early Learners Nurseries has been caring for babies and young children since 1985 and is a family run company. We want passionate Early Years Professionals to join our expanding workforce.

Responsibilities

• Support the manager and the team in day-to-day operations.
• Oversee and successfully deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Guidance (EYFS).
• Manage and care for children, support parents and carers, and work collaboratively with others.
• Provide a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment in which babies and young children are supported to reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Early Years qualification of level 3+, childcare degree and/or NQT, equivalent or higher.
• All employees must be registered with the DBS update service.
• Understand responsibilities and suitability requirements for roles involving care of children.

Benefits

• Excellent Salary (Exceeds NMW)
• Childcare discount (T&Cs apply)
• Workplace pension (People’s Pension)
• Free training operated by Flick Learning
• Free Paediatric First Aid
• Two free uniforms
• Open 52 weeks a year (closed on bank holidays)
• Opportunities for career progression

Interview checklist

• Identification (passport, driver’s licence, utility bill, birth certificate)
• Home address and addresses for the past 5 years
• Contact numbers (including emergency contacts)
• Copies of relevant childcare certificates (level 3 diploma, foundation degree, full degree, QT, EYP, etc.)
• Copies of GCSE certificates (Maths & English, grade C or above)
• Safeguarding/child protection training evidence
• Two references (one from current employer)
• Be prepared to discuss your comfort and confidence working within our environment and to ask questions

Interview

• The interview is led by a member of our management team and covers childcare history and experience, SEN/Disabilities experience, qualifications, EYFS knowledge, safeguarding and child protection, and Prevent Duty & British Values.
• This is an opportunity for you to ask questions; familiarize yourself with the company at www.earlylearnersnurseries.co.uk

Job Details

• Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
• Pay: £12.25 per hour
• Benefits: Childcare, Company events, Company pension
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Education: Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
• Experience: Nursery 1 year (preferred); Childcare 1 year (preferred)
• Licence/Certification: CACHE Level 3 in Childcare (preferred); Paediatric First Aid (preferred); Child Protection (preferred)

Work Location

In person