Overview
About The Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Early Years Educator to join our team at New Woods Childcare in Nottingham. Rated Good by Ofsted and 9.3 on Day Nurseries.
We are looking for a skilled lead early years educator who will be a role model and enable the team to deliver high quality inclusive early years education and care.
Job Purpose
* Lead a team enabling them to provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children.
* Be a role model for the wider staff team, modelling sensitive and responsive interaction and extending children’s learning.
* 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.
* Be responsible for curriculum planning within the setting.
* Oversee the setting in the absence of the Assistant Manager and Manager.
Requirements
* A minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification or equivalent.
* Post-qualification experience in working in early education and childcare.
* A sound understanding of child development and children’s needs with an ability to plan and implement the curriculum in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage, taking into account the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice, safeguarding procedures and equality and diversity considerations.
Also, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service.
For the full list of duties and the requirements, please download the job description and person specification which accompanies this advert.
Hours, Dates and Location
* Hours per week: 32
* Weeks per year: 52
* Interview date: Monday 18th May 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)
* The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children.
* A generous workplace pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service.
* Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday.
* Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave
* A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
* Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), including 24/7 helpline access, confidential counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts and wellbeing content.
* Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets
* A dedicated mental health First aider to support your wellbeing
Notes: The Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and equal opportunities in employment. It is a requirement of all staff to share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures.
Web Link to Setting: https://nursery.eyalliance.org.uk/nursery/new-woods-childcare/
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