Early Years Alliance
Early Years Educator
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Early Years Educator
Early Years Educator – William Gladstone Childcare, Newark
About The Role
We are looking for a passionate, skilled Early Years Educator to join our cared-for and nurturing team at William Gladstone Childcare in Newark, Nottinghamshire. Rated Good by Ofsted and proudly holding a 9.8 rating on Day Nurseries, we offer high-quality, inclusive early years education and care.
We are committed to creating a friendly, inclusive setting where children and their families are at the heart of our practice. Our team thrives in a supportive environment, offering clear progression opportunities for dedicated staff.
What We Offer
Joining us not only means working for a highly-rated early years provider, but also becoming part of the Early Years Alliance – a 60-year-old educational charity dedicated to excellence in early years education and care.
Benefits include:
- 100% discount on childcare/early education places for staff
- Extensive training and career progression, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS)
- FAMLY integration – technology that reduces paperwork and empowers you to focus on children
- Generous workplace pension, 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (with additional leave for long-service staff)
- Birthday leave with a dedicated day for personal well-being
- Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave
- Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme (up to £300 for successful referrals)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)—including:
- 24/7 helpline access
- Confidential counselling & legal/dispute support
- Discounts (up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime)
- Wellbeing resources & life management advice
- Dedicated mental health First Aider for ongoing support
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Job Purpose
As an Early Years Educator, your role will:
- Plan and deliver creative, engaging learning experiences for children
- Foster a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
- Support the nursery management in maintaining high-quality care and education practices
- Actively contribute to a team-based approach with clear policies and guidance
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Requirements
Applicants must have:
✔ At least a Level 3 Early Years Education & Childcare qualification (or equivalent) ✔ Proven post-qualification experience in early years settings
An enhanced DBS check is mandatory (current certificates issued through the updated service will be accepted).
For the full role description, please visit the accompanying PDF.
Hours: 40 per week — Full-Time (52 weeks/year)
Important Notes
✅ Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities: All staff must align with our safeguarding policy. ✅ Setting Details: Visit our nursery page for more information: William Gladstone Nursery
Interviews: Availability: Friday, 24th July 2026
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