Application Deadline Sunday, October 18, 2026 Location Cirencester, GL7 1ES - Edward Bears Salary £28,121.60 per annum plus onboarding bonus! Positions Available 1 Hours per week 40
Level 3 Early Years Educator / Nursery Practitioner - Edward Bears, Cirencester
Full Time, Part Time or Flexible Working Available - All year round only
£13.52 per hour (£28,121.60 full-time equivalent) + £1,500 Onboarding Bonus
Travel Allowance up to £650 per annum (subject to commute)
Looking for a nursery where you’ll feel supported, valued, and able to do your best work? We’re a warm, professional nursery in Cirencester looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Years Educator / Nursery Practitioner to join our team.
Whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time, or flexible working, we’ll do our best to make work fit around life.
And if you’re thinking about returning to childcare after time away, we can support you with refresher training and a welcoming team.
What you’ll get
- £13.52 per hour / £28,121.60full-time equivalent salary
- £1,500 Welcome Bonus (paid in stages)
- Flexible working options available
- Predictable hours and supportive shift patterns; 8am to 1pm or 1pm to 6pm for part-time
- 50% childcare discount
- Funded training and career progression opportunities
- Christmas On Us – up to 4 gifted days off during our festive closedown (in addition to AL)
- Blue Light Card membership funded
- Wellbeing support, Life Assurance and Pension Scheme
- DBS Update Service funded
Why people stay with us
We’re a values-led nursery with a strong focus on child-centred learning and supporting our team well.
Our practitioners tell us they stay because they feel:
- supported by colleagues and leaders
- trusted in their professional judgement
- part of a stable team
- able to build meaningful relationships with children
We care about consistency for children and for colleagues.
About you:
- Hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
- Enjoy working as part of a supportive team
- Want to build a long-term career in childcare
- Care deeply about giving children the best possible start
Safeguarding commitment:
Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care. All successful candidates will undergo the required vetting process.
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Early Years Educator in Cirencester employer: Happy Days Nurseries
Happy Days is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in Swindon where employees can thrive and develop their careers. With flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a strong commitment to health and wellbeing, you will find a workplace that values your contributions and fosters growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a growing organisation dedicated to supporting early years education.
