Early Years Educator - Level 3


Company:	Magic Round About Nurseries
Salary:	£27,500 to £29,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	NG7 2PH
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	4 Nov 2026
Closing date:	4 Dec 2026

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Summary

Pay: £27,500.00 - £29,000.00 per year

Job description:

At Magic Roundabout Nurseries, we hire educators — not just practitioners. We're looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Years Educator who takes pride in their craft, leads confidently in the room, and wants a setting that genuinely invests in their growth. Based at our Ilkeston nursery, this is a role for someone who's ready to step up.

YOU MUST HAVE

A Level 3 Early Years Educator (EYE) qualification or above — this is a firm requirement

At least 2 years' hands-on experience in an early years or EYFS setting

Confident knowledge of the EYFS framework, including observations and assessments

The ability to communicate clearly with children, families, and colleagues

The right to work in the UK

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

Design and deliver play-based learning experiences rooted in the EYFS

Mentor and guide junior staff in your room, sharing your knowledge and approach

Build warm, consistent relationships with children and their families

Track and document children's progress, flagging concerns early

Maintain safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety standards at all times

Cover room leadership when needed

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Fully funded CPD

Birthday leave

31 days annual leave

Childcare discount + free daily meals

Career progression

£200 referral bonus

Company pension

Social events

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Two satisfactory references

Enhanced DBS check (required prior to start)

Overseas criminal record check if you have lived or worked outside the UK in the last 5 years

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Employee discount

Referral programme

Work Location: In person

Essential requirements

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Two satisfactory references Enhanced DBS check (required prior to start) Overseas criminal record check if you have lived or worked outside the UK in the last 5 years

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