At a Glance
- Tasks: Create fun and engaging learning experiences for young children in a supportive environment.
- Company: Join the friendly team at Parktown Pre-school, dedicated to inclusive education.
- Benefits: Enjoy 100% childcare discount, extensive training, generous leave, and mental health support.
- Other info: Flexible hours with excellent progression opportunities in a nurturing workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career in early years education.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience working with children required.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 30000 £ per year.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Educator to join our team at Parktown Pre-school in Luton. We are looking for a skilled early years educator who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care. We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that puts children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team.
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)
- The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children.
- 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 Early Years Educator, you will:
- Provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children.
- 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.
Requirements:
Successful applicants for the Early Years Educator position will need:
- A minimum Level 3 or above Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent.
- Proven post-qualification experience of working with children.
- You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service.
Hours per week: 32.5
Weeks per year: 39
Interview date: Monday 17th August 2026
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