Senior Early Years Educator


Company:	Chilton Meadows Day Nursery limited
Salary:	from £27,709.50 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9QF
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Nov 2026
Closing date:	4 Dec 2026

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Summary

We're growing our team at Chilton Meadows Day Nursery and looking for passionate, experienced Senior Early Years Educators to lead our rooms and grow with us!

We're a family-owned, family-run nursery with more than 20 years at the heart of our local community. We're growing into our beautiful new extension, with refurbished rooms and wonderful indoor and outdoor learning environments.

• We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about children and early years education.

• Confident in leading a room and taking ownership of its practice and environment.

• A natural leader who can inspire, support and mentor their team.

• Creative, enthusiastic and full of ideas.

• Committed to high standards and developing their own career.

Essential requirements

Essential Qualifications and Requirements • Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education • Minimum Level 2 English and Maths • Experience working within an Early Years setting • Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain) • Excellent communication and teamwork skills • Confident ICT skills for recording and communication • Commitment to CPD and reflective practice ________________________________________ Desirable • Experience in a senior or room-based leadership role • Paediatric First Aid • Safeguarding training (up to date) • Leadership and management qualification (or willingness to work towards) • Experience supporting children with SEND

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