Early Years Educator

Early Years Educator

Willows Farm Day Nursery | Part of Farm Day Nurseries

• Full time | 36–40 hours per week
• Part time | 8–27 hours per week

Make Every Day an Adventure!

Are you passionate about Early Years and looking for a nursery that's a little different?

At Willows Farm Day Nursery, your days won't be spent in a typical nursery environment. Based within the unique surroundings of Willows Activity Farm, our children have opportunities to explore nature, enjoy outdoor learning and follow their own curiosity every day.

We're looking for Early Years Educators to join our Baby, Pre-Toddler and Toddler teams, helping create a warm, nurturing environment where our youngest children can feel safe, secure and excited to learn.

If you're caring, enthusiastic and passionate about giving children the very best start in life, we'd love to hear from you.

What Makes This Role Different?

Working with Early Years is incredibly rewarding. You'll have the opportunity to:

Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and their families.

Support babies and toddlers as they develop confidence and independence.

Follow children's interests and curiosity through play.

Create engaging experiences using natural resources and the outdoors.

Support children's individual development and learning.

Work as part of a friendly, supportive team.

Make the most of our unique farm-based environment.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for passionate Early Years professionals who have:

A full and relevant Early Years qualification – ideally Level 3 or above. Level 2 and unqualified applicants will also be considered.

Experience working with children aged 0–5, ideally within a day nursery.

A genuine passion for Early Years and child development.

A positive, can-do attitude.

A willingness to get involved and contribute ideas.

Good teamwork and communication skills.

Flexibility and reliability.

Due to our rural location, a full driving licence and access to your own transport would be ideal.

Why You'll Love Working Here

£1,000 joining bonus for successful Early Years qualified candidates

50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp) – from day one

Wellbeing ambassadors in all our settings

WPA "NHS Top Up" – including a 24/7 helpline, private GP appointments and money back on healthcare expenses

Free lunches and drinks every day

Free annual pass into Willows Activity Farm – worth up to £600 per year

28 days annual holiday, increasing with service up to 33 days

Refer a friend bonus up to £500 per referral – with no limit on referrals

Open-door management policy across all our settings

Training courses and ongoing progression and development opportunities

Regular staff/team outings and celebrations

Free staff uniform, including an outdoor coat

Enhanced NEST Pension scheme

Monthly staff lotteries and Employee of the Month

Length of service awards and gifts

Staff awards ceremony with prizes worth up to £500

Staff summer BBQ and Christmas party

Extra "thank you" gifts throughout the year

Relocation packages

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

More Than Just Another Nursery

At Farm Day Nurseries, we believe children learn best when they have the freedom to explore, investigate and follow their own curiosity.

Our farm-based settings give our Early Years Educators the opportunity to take learning outdoors and create experiences that children will remember.

We also want our staff to enjoy coming to work. You'll be part of a supportive team with approachable management, opportunities to develop your career and a benefits package that recognises the important work you do.

Whether you're an experienced Early Years Educator or you're looking to take your first steps into a nursery career, we'd love to hear from you.

Come and make a difference at Willows Farm Day Nursery.

Willows Farm Day Nursery – Doing what's best for children and our staff.

Willows Farm Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.