Could this be the role for you?
Are you passionate about giving children the very best start in life?
Wise Owls Childcare is looking for a qualified, caring and enthusiastic Early Years Educator to join our team at Farm View Day Nursery in Spencers Wood. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a nurturing, child-centred environment, supporting children aged 8 weeks to 5 years as they learn, develop and thrive.
At Wise Owls, our aim is simple: to provide the best possible outcomes for children and their families in a safe, happy and stimulating environment. We believe our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to creating a workplace where staff feel valued, supported and inspired every day.
We are looking for someone who shares our passion for high-quality early years education and understands the important role Early Years Educators play in building children's confidence, curiosity and lifelong love of learning.
About the Role
As a qualified Early Years Educator, you will play a key role in supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing through high-quality care and education.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Building meaningful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Acting as a Key Person for a group of children, ensuring their individual needs are understood and supported.
- Planning and delivering engaging learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Observing, assessing and monitoring children's development and progress.
- Maintaining accurate learning journeys and developmental records.
- Identifying next steps in learning and supporting children to achieve their full potential.
- Sharing children's achievements, progress and development with parents and carers.
- Supporting children's personal, social, emotional and educational development.
- Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
- Working collaboratively as part of a dedicated and supportive team.
- Taking an active role in maintaining high standards of care, education and safeguarding.
Our Values
Everything we do is guided by our values of Nurture, Enjoyment, Belonging, Trust, Inspiration and Respect. We believe every child, family and team member should feel supported, included and empowered to thrive.
We're looking for someone who naturally demonstrates these values by:
- Putting children's wellbeing and safety at the centre of everything they do.
- Building trusting relationships through kindness, honesty and respect.
- Bringing positive energy and enthusiasm to each day.
- Creating an environment where children feel valued, secure and confident.
- Supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive team culture.
- Inspiring children's curiosity, creativity and love of learning.
- Taking pride in their work and maintaining high professional standards.
- Being open to learning, development and new ideas.
The ideal candidate is:
We're looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about early years education and child development.
- Loyal, enthusiastic and committed to delivering exceptional childcare.
- Patient, caring and approachable.
- A strong team player with excellent communication skills.
- Confident in planning and implementing high-quality learning experiences.
- Skilled at observing and assessing children's development.
- Motivated to continually learn and grow professionally.
- Committed to supporting children to become confident, capable and independent learners.
Essential Requirements
- Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Qualification (or equivalent).
- Good understanding of the EYFS and child development.
- Experience working within an early years setting.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
Hours
- Full-time permanent position / Flexible Positions are available
- Up to 42.5 hours per week
- Working across 4 or 5 days
- Shifts operate between 7:45am and 6:15pm, Monday to Friday
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Discounted childcare
- Company pension scheme
- Employee discount scheme
- Store discounts
- Referral programme
- Health and wellbeing support
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Career progression opportunities within a growing childcare group
- Supportive management team that invests in your success
Safeguarding is our top priority
Wise Owls Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will undertake safeguarding training and an enhanced DBS check paid for by the company. As part of our safer recruitment process, applicants will be required to complete a full application form prior to interview and trial.
Job type: Full-time, Permanent, flexible options available
Location: In person inSpencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1HT
A Day Working at Wise Owls - Early Years Educator
As an Early Years Educator at Wise Owls, you will play a vital role in shaping children's learning, development and wellbeing during the most important years of their lives. This is a hands-on role where you will be expected to plan and deliver engaging activities, support children's learning through play, carry out observations, build positive relationships with families and create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. You'll spend time outdoors every day, encourage children's independence, promote positive behaviour and ensure the highest standards of care, safeguarding and education are maintained at all times.
Alongside supporting children's learning and development, you'll be expected to maintain high standards across the nursery, including keeping learning environments organised and inviting, supporting personal care routines, recording children's progress and wellbeing, preparing resources and ensuring excellent hygiene and safety practices are followed. This role requires energy, professionalism, initiative and a genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential.
Whilst the role is demanding, it is also incredibly rewarding. You'll celebrate children's milestones, share in their daily achievements and have the opportunity to make a lasting difference to their future. At Wise Owls, you'll work as part of a close-knit team that supports one another, shares ideas, celebrates successes and genuinely cares about each other. We believe people perform at their best when they feel valued, recognised and included, so you'll be encouraged to contribute your ideas, develop your skills and build meaningful friendships with colleagues who share your passion for childcare. We work hard, enjoy what we do and take pride in creating a positive, supportive environment for both children and our teams.
At Wise Owls, being an Early Years Educator is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a team that laughs together, learns together and supports one another whilst making a real difference every single day. If you're looking for a role where you'll be challenged, developed, appreciated and inspired, and where no two days are ever the same, you'll feel right at home at Wise Owls.
