Early Years Educator

Location: BD3, BradfordHours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pmContract: Term Time Only (Permanent)Salary: Competitive - based on experience and qualifications

Are you a passionate, nurturing and experienced Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking to make a real difference in a warm and welcoming nursery setting?

Our CLient is a community-run, private day nursery located in BD3, dedicated to providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where children can thrive and develop through play-based learning.

We are currently seeking a qualified Level 3 Early Years Educator to join our friendly team on a full-time, term-time only basis.

• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent (essential)

• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a nursery or early years setting

• Confident in planning, observing, and assessing children's learning and development

• A strong understanding of the EYFS Framework, Characteristics of Effective Learning, and child-led play

• Experience as a Key Person, supporting individual children and maintaining strong parent/carer partnerships

• A commitment to safeguarding, promoting wellbeing, and creating an enriching learning environment

• Enthusiastic, reliable and a true team player with a love for early years

• Creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment in line with EYFS

• Planning and delivering age-appropriate activities that support children's learning and development

• Carrying out accurate observations, assessments, and next steps

• Supporting children's personal, social and emotional development

• Being a Key Person for a small group of children

• Building strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues

• Promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing

• Ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding, hygiene, and health & safety

• A supportive and friendly team in a community-focused setting

• Working hours that support a healthy work-life balance

• Opportunities for professional development and training

• A chance to truly make an impact in the lives of young children

• A well-resourced, child-centred environment

• Term-time only - enjoy school holidays off!

If you're a motivated, experienced practitioner with a genuine passion for early years, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now with your CV and a brief cover note outlining why you'd be a great fit for our nursery.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'