Early Years Educator – Oaktree Nursery, Devon
Join Early Years Alliance, our Ofsted Outstanding rated day nursery.
Job Purpose
As an Early Years Educator you will provide creative, engaging learning opportunities for children and serve as a proactive member of the team, supporting the nursery management to deliver high‑quality care and education in line with the setting’s policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
* Provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children.
* Be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment.
* Support the nursery management team to deliver high‑quality care and education in line with the setting’s policies and procedures.
Requirements
* Minimum Level 3 or above Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent.
* Proven post‑qualification experience working with children.
* Required to undertake an enhanced DBS check if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service.
For full details of duties and requirements, please download the complete job description attached to this advert.
Hours & Work Schedule
* Hours per week: 40
* Weeks per year: 52
* Interview date: Tuesday 13th January 2026
Benefits
* 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings).
* Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS).
* Our FAMLY system reduces paperwork and gives you more time to focus on children.
* Gracious workplace pension scheme.
* 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional leave for long service.
* Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well‑being.
* Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave.
* Recruitment referral payment scheme, offering up to £300 if someone you refer takes up a role in the charity.
* Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), including 24/7 helpline, dedicated manager helpline, confidential counselling, legal & debt advice, wellbeing resources.
* Savings of up to 25% on the O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablet.
* A dedicated mental health first aider to support your wellbeing.
Legal Statements
The Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and equal opportunities in employment. All staff must share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding and equal opportunities across the whole organisation.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Education and Training
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