Early Years Educator – Nursery Setting

About the role

We are seeking a passionate Early Years Educator to join our team at Acorn Grove Nursery in Cheetham Hill, Manchester. You will create engaging learning experiences for young children while fostering a safe, inclusive environment.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver creative, age‑appropriate learning activities.
• Maintain a stimulating, safe, and inclusive setting for all children.
• Support the nursery management team in upholding high standards of care and education in line with policies and procedures.

Required profile

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification (or equivalent).
• Post‑qualification experience working with children.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check (if not already subscribed to the update service).
• Availability for 35 hours per week across 39 weeks per year.

Required skills

What we offer

• 100% discount on childcare and early education places for staff.
• Extensive training, career progression, and access to a Learning Management System.
• Generous pension scheme and 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Birthday leave, enhanced sickness pay, and paid bereavement leave.
• Referral payment up to £300, employee assistance programme, and O2 discount.
• Dedicated mental‑health first aider support.