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About the Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a skilled early years educator at Godmanchester Pre‑School in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, rated Good by Ofsted with a 9.9 rating. You will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care, and support a friendly, inclusive setting that puts children and families at the heart of the practice. Promotion and progression opportunities for staff are available.
What We Offer
We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family, an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on a supportive workplace and offers significant 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)
* Investment 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 dedicated to you and your well‑being
* Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave
* A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you refer takes up the role
* Access to an Employee Assistant Programme (EAP) including 24/7 helpline access, confidential counselling, legal, debt, and life‑management advice, discounts, and wellbeing resources
* Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablet
* A dedicated mental health First aider to support you
Job Purpose
As Early Years Educator, you will:
* 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
Successful applicants will need:
* A minimum Level 2 or above Early Years Education and Childcare qualification or equivalent
* Proven post‑qualification experience of working with children
Additionally, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service.
Hours per week: 32.5
Weeks per year: 39
Interview date: Wednesday 12th November 2025
About the Service
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 that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding and equal opportunities across the whole organisation.
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