At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to create engaging learning experiences for young children.
- Company: Join Tipton Nursery, a supportive and highly-rated early years setting.
- Benefits: Enjoy 100% childcare discount, extensive training, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in early education required.
The predicted salary is between 26100 - 31900 £ per year.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Early Years Educator to join our team at Tipton Nursery in Sandwell. Rated Good by Ofsted and 9.9 on Day Nurseries, we are looking for a skilled lead early years educator who will be a role model and enable the team to deliver high quality inclusive early years education and care.
What we offer:
- 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings)
- Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS)
- A generous workplace pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service
- Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being
- Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave
- A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity
- Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources
- Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets
- A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being
Job purpose:
As the Lead Early Years Educator, you will:
- Lead a team enabling them to provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children
- Be a role model for the wider staff team, modelling sensitive and responsive interaction and extending children's learning
- Be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
- Support the nursery management team to deliver high-quality care and education in line with the setting's policies and procedures
- Be responsible for curriculum planning within the setting
- Oversee the setting in the absence of the Assistant Manager and Manager
Requirements:
Successful applicants for the Lead Early Years Educator position will need:
- A minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification or equivalent
- Post-qualification experience in working in early education and childcare
- A sound understanding of child development and children's needs with an ability to plan and implement the curriculum in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage, taking into account the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice, safeguarding procedures and equality and diversity considerations
You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service.
Hours per week: 25
Weeks per year: 52
Interview date: Thursday 20th August 2026
Lead Early Years Educator employer: Workcircle
At Rolls-Royce, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the aerospace industry, offering a dynamic work culture that values individuality and innovation. Our Derby location provides a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects like Test Bed 80, with ample training and growth opportunities for both experienced and early career engineers. With a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to inclusivity, joining Rolls-Royce means becoming part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of aerospace technology.
