Senior Early Years Educator

Senior Early Years Educator – Preschool

Adventure Farm Day Nursery | Burton-on-Trent | Part of Farm Day Nurseries

Full-time | 36-40 hours per week | Level 3 or above required

? Ready for your next step in Early Years?

Looking for a senior role where you can make a real difference, inspire your team and help little ones thrive?

At Adventure Farm Day Nursery, we offer something a little different! Based onsite at the award-winning Adventure Farm, our unique setting embraces outdoor learning, natural resources and a child-led approach to development.

We're looking for a confident, experienced Senior Early Years Educator to support the Manager with the day-to-day running of our nursery, working within our Preschool Room with children aged 3-4 years.

? What will you be doing?

? Supporting the Manager with the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery
? Helping lead, motivate and support the team
? Creating engaging, age-appropriate experiences that encourage children's curiosity and development
? Implementing the EYFS and maintaining high standards of care, learning and safeguarding
? Bringing fresh ideas, enthusiasm and a positive approach to the setting

? What are we looking for?

• A relevant Early Years qualification at Level 3 or above
• Experience in a similar senior or leadership role within Early Years
• A confident understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements
• Strong communication and team-working skills
• Someone proactive, organised and ready to lead by example
• A genuine passion for helping children learn through play, exploration and outdoor experiences

? Why join Farm Day Nurseries?

We believe looking after our staff is just as important as looking after our children!

? 50% off childcare, including Holiday Camp, from day one
? Free lunches and drinks every day
? Wellbeing ambassadors across our settings
? WPA healthcare benefits, including a 24/7 helpline, private GP appointments and money back on eligible healthcare expenses
? Free tickets and family discounts for Adventure Farm
? 28 days' annual holiday, increasing with service up to 33 days
? Refer-a-friend bonus of up to £500 per referral, with no limit
? Free uniform, including an outdoor coat
? Training, development and career progression opportunities
? Open-door management policy
? Staff outings, celebrations, awards and length-of-service gifts
? Monthly staff lotteries and Employee of the Month
? Enhanced NEST pension scheme
? Cycle to Work scheme and free parking

? Your next adventure starts here!

If you're an experienced Early Years professional ready to take the next step in a supportive team and a truly unique nursery environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Hours: 36-40 hours per week over 4/4.5 days, full-time. Shifts rotate between 7:30am and 6:30pm, Monday to Friday. Applicants must be able to work both early and late shifts.

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

Farm Day Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.