Early Childhood Educator (L3) in Bath, Somerset

We’re working with a warm, well-loved nursery in Bath that’s ready to welcome a confident Room Leader into the team as soon as possible. This role goes beyond running a room. It’s about shaping an environment where children feel safe, curious, and excited to learn. You’ll be the steady presence they rely on, while guiding your team to create those everyday moments that really matter.

If you’re ready to step up, lead from the front, and make a lasting impact in early years, this could be just the move you’ve been waiting for.

What Your Role Will Look Like:

• Leading your own nursery room and supporting a small, close-knit team
• Planning engaging, play-led learning in line with the EYFS
• Tracking children’s progress and supporting their next steps
• Building strong, open relationships with parents and carers
• Keeping safeguarding and welfare at the heart of everything you do
• Creating a calm, organised space where children can thrive

You’ll set the standard day to day, creating a positive, supportive atmosphere for both children and your team.

What Makes You A Great Fit:

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting
• Confidence leading others and bringing out the best in your team
• A strong understanding of the EYFS framework
• A warm, approachable communication style
• Someone organised, proactive, and genuinely passionate about early development
• A sense of humour and a willingness to get involved in a bit of messy play always goes a long way too.

Why Protocol Education:

• A dedicated consultant who knows the local nursery landscape
• Ongoing support throughout your placement
• Free CPD opportunities, including Thrive training
• A focus on finding you the right long-term fit, not just any role

What We Need To Clear You:

• Right to work in the UK
• Two proofs of address
• A CV covering the last 10 years, with any gaps explained
• Two years of references, including recent early years experience
• An overseas police check if you’ve lived abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years

If you’re ready to take the lead and create a space where little learners can truly flourish, we’d love to hear from you.

Before you apply, are you Thrive trained? If not, we can support you with free training, it’s a brilliant way to strengthen your practice and stand out as a leader in early years.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided.