Supply Based Early Years Educator - Meadow Nursery

MIChild Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

50% childcare discount

Wellbeing drop-in sessions

Team Building & Annual Employee awards

Wellness Events/Days

Attendance Incentives

MiChild Learning hub access

Up to 33 days annual leave

Uniform provided & staff meals

Job summary

MiChild Group in Blackpool is looking for a Supply Based - Early Years Educator to support Meadow Nursery. The role involves caring for children aged 0–5, delivering quality early years education in line with EYFS, and rotating between early and late shifts.

You will join a dedicated team, undergo enhanced DBS checks, and must have right to work in the UK; a childcare qualification is desirable. Salary is from £12.80 to £13.25 per hour with a zero hours contract, and generous benefits including

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the EYFS and child development.
• Demonstrated safeguarding knowledge and awareness.
• Excellent communicator who builds relationships with children, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Care for children aged 0-5 in a nursery setting.
• Support learning through play and structured activities.
• Work as part of a team to ensure high standards of care and safety.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Communication

Childcare with 0-5 years

Education

Childcare qualification desirable

Job description

• Location: The Bungalow, Old Meadows Lane off Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9HH
• Position: Supply Based - Early Years Educator
• Employer: MiChild Group
• Salary: From £12.80p/h to £13.25p/h

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Who Are We?

At MiChild, we are dedicated to being a leading provider of early years education, where passionate and highly trained professionals nurture every child’s full potential. Our ethos is rooted in compassion, excellence, and ambition—values that inspire everything we do.

About MiChild at Meadow Nursery

Meadow Nursery is a vibrant, nurturing setting based on the outskirts of Blackpool town centre on Whitegate drive. With excellent public transport links and free onsite parking, we’re easy to get to whether you drive or take public transport.

Our setting includes four well-equipped rooms, each tailored to a specific age group and led by a team trained specifically for that developmental stage, we support our team to feel confident within the age group they work with and support training needs. We also have a spacious outdoor garden spaces that are thoughtfully separated to suit different age groups, ensuring safe and enriching outdoor play for all. Our building has a total of 3 garden spaces. We’re especially proud of our dedicated preschool room, where children prepare for their school transition together in a supportive, structured environment.

Our focus on teamwork and quality care makes us a trusted choice for families — and a fantastic place to work. Each year we are invited to the MiChild awards evening held by our actively involved CEO and COO. At our recent awards night, team meadow were celebrated as winners of ‘Team of the year’. A testament to the dedication, passion and teamwork that drives everything we do and that you can be apart of.

Our local area is great for anyone new to the area or living near by, we are situated next to Whitegate drive health centre and very centrally located on the outskirts of Blackpool town centre. All local shops are in walking distance and easily accessible to drive to. We have a local subway, Greggs and Tesco within a short distance.

MiChild Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• 50% childcare discount (from day one) and 10% referral discount for friends and families
• Wellbeing drop-in sessions and counselling service
• Team Building & Annual Employee awards ceremony for all staff
• Wellness Events/Days
• Attendance Incentives- Vouchers/ Gift Cards
• Exclusive access to MiChild Learning hub and Mi-Learning Lounge for continuous learning and development.
• Up to 33 days annual leave (including a special birthday off and Christmas week closure)
• Celebration of Anniversaries
• Paid uniform and staff meals provided

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working in a nursery setting, a childcare qualified would be desirable
• A strong understanding of the EYFS and child development
• Demonstrated robust safeguarding knowledge and awareness
• Excellent communicator who comfortably builds relationships with children, parents and the team
• Clear passion for working with children aged 0-5, flexible and adaptable
• Zero hours contract

Shift Patterns:

This role operates on a rotating weekly shift schedule to ensure coverage and flexibility. You will alternate between early and late shifts on a week-by-week basis.

• Early Shift: 7.30am -4.00pm
• Middle Shifts: 8.00am -5.00pm or 8.30am to 5.30pm
• Late Shift: 9.30am-6.00pm

Safeguarding & Compliance

MiChild is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to:

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory employment references
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK (MiChild is currently unable to offer VISA sponsorship)
• Verification of relevant qualifications

Equality & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all our children and staff—regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Ready to Make a Difference and join the MiChild Family?

Be part of a supportive, award-winning nursery group where your passion and professionalism are recognised, developed, and celebrated.

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