Level 2/3 Nursery Nurse Jobs | Leeds City Centre & Suburbs | £13.50ph

Early Years Educator / Nursery Nurse (Premium Flexible Cover)

Location: City of Leeds, Leeds City Centre, Wetherby, Otley, Horsforth, and Morley (Local-First Postcode Placements)

Salary: £12.75 – £13.50 per hour (Premium Weekly Pay)

Job Type: Part-Time / Temporary / Flexible Shifts / Term-Time & School Hours Available

High Demand Meets Ultimate Workplace Freedom. Secure Your Ideal Balance! 🌟✨

Our partner nurseries across Leeds are experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand for elite, qualified childcare professionals. We aren't just looking for headcount—we are building an elite network of top-tier Level 2 and Level 3 Early Years Specialists who understand the EYFS inside out, master nursery ratios with ease, and know how to bring vibrant, energetic learning to life.

Whether you want to work right in the heart of Leeds City Centre, or prefer the vibrant hub towns of Wetherby, Otley, Horsforth, or Morley, we have high-quality bookings waiting for you. Step into a role that gives you 100% control over your career.

The Power of Temporary Work: Why Top Professionals are Switching

Temporary and flexible cover is no longer just a stop-gap—it is a smart, modern career choice for premier practitioners. Enjoy all the professional perks of childcare without the workplace politics:

• Ultimate Diary Autonomy: You are the absolute director of your schedule. Work 1 day a week, 5 days a week, or strictly term-time to fit around family or studies. Update your availability instantly via our platform.

• The Friday Payday: No waiting for monthly pay cycles. Earn premium, market-leading rates of £12.75 to £13.50 per hour, hitting your account every single Friday. 💰

• Zero Administrative Burnout: Reclaim your passion for child development. Show up, lead the fun, implement brilliant learning through play, and leave the heavy paperwork, tracking profiles, and parent councils behind at clock-out.

• Hyper-Local Postcode Matching: We respect your time and fuel costs. Our "Local-First" booking system matches you directly to high-quality settings in your preferred Leeds zones, minimizing your commute.

The Professional Benchmark (What We Need From You):

Because our partner settings rely on us for seamless, high-quality EYFS implementation and strict compliance, our standards are firm:

• The Credentials: You MUST hold a "Full & Relevant" Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (e.g., NVQ, CACHE, EYE, NNEB). (Please note: Teaching Assistant or Health & Social Care pathways do not meet statutory nursery ratio requirements).

• The Knowledge: A confident, comprehensive understanding of the EYFS framework, statutory welfare requirements, nursery ratios, and Ofsted expectations. You are someone who is completely "nursery-ready" from day one.

• The PFA Standard: A current Full Paediatric First Aid (PFA) certificate is highly preferred. Don't have one right now? If you possess the right qualifications and enthusiasm, we will fully support and fast-track you onto a certified course within your first 3 months.

Our Fast-Track Professional Registration Process 

We value your time. We don't do endless interview rounds or pile on administrative red tape. If you hold an active Enhanced DBS on the Update Service and can provide 2 professional childcare references, our dedicated compliance team will fast-track your application so you can start accepting premium local bookings seamlessly.

Ready to bring your professional passion to settings that truly value your worth?

Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV today

• Category: Nursery Agency Jobs
• Location: Leeds
• Salary / Rate: Up to £13.50 per hour
• Contract: Temporary
• Job Ref: LeedsJuly
• Call: 0113 328 0668