At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide exceptional early years education and support children's growth in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join Happy Days Nurseries, where we prioritise people and create a thriving workplace.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working options, and extensive health and wellbeing services.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional growth and a culture that values your wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and experience in child development required.
The predicted salary is between 26100 - 31900 £ per year.
We’re looking for Early Years Educators with experience in child development and committed to supporting children’s growth and learning based at our Snowdrop House nursery in Haywards Heath. As an Early Years Educator, you’ll be a vital part of our team, dedicated to ensuring consistent, high-quality education within a safe and secure environment within our nurseries.
About the role:
- Provide exceptional early years education, supporting each child’s development and learning journey.
- Confidently implement and follow frameworks such as the EYFS to ensure high-quality teaching and care.
- Meet the daily needs of every child with compassion, attentiveness, and professionalism.
- Design and deliver stimulating activities that enrich learning and promote holistic development.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with colleagues, parents, and carers through open and effective communication.
- Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, health, and safety in every interaction and environment.
- Actively contribute to team meetings, sharing ideas and insights to positively shape the future of the children in our care.
About you:
- We're looking for Early Years Educators qualified to Level 3, who have experience with child development and learning, and are committed to children’s emotional and intellectual growth.
- Communicates confidently, professionally and works collaboratively.
- Work in a way that is inclusive and creates a supportive, respectful environment.
- Are reflective and committed to professional growth.
- Can easily commute to multiple nursery sites within a one-hour radius.
And a few nice to haves:
- Paediatric First Aid certification.
- Experience supporting children with additional needs.
- Familiarity with digital learning journals or nursery software.
We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our benefits aren’t just perks—they’re part of a culture that puts people first and we continue to build our range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and the odd treat here and there…these include:
- Salary of £29,993.60 per annum.
- Full‑time or part‑time or Flexible Working can be supported.
- Pension & Life Assurance.
- Funded Blue Light Card Membership.
- In addition to 20 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays), up to an additional four gifted days off during Christmas closedown.
- An additional day each year to celebrate something personal to you.
- Funded DBS Update Service.
- Access to digital GP 24/7.
- On demand counselling services.
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP.
- Recognition and celebration for Long Service.
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.
Early Years Educator - Level 3 in Haywards Heath 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.
