Early Years Educator | Chingford (E4) | £13.53-£14.62ph

Inspire and Nurture by the forest!🍂

Are you an enthusiastic early years professional who loves blending indoor discovery with outdoor adventures? We are searching for a caring and dedicated Early Years Educator to join a child-focused setting where nature, curiosity, and exploration guide daily learning.

We are working with a highly trusted, 72-place nursery nestled in a beautiful Lodge House right on the edge of magical Epping Forest in Chingford (E4). This exceptional setting boasts half an acre of grounds with three fantastic gardens for Forest School activities, a bespoke Log Cabin for preschoolers, and a truly magical indoor sensory room designed for relaxation and meditation. Rated "Good" by Ofsted (with a new inspection expected soon) and holding a superb 9.6 Daynurseries score, it is celebrated for its long-standing team and wonderful parent partnerships.

Whether you drive in (free parking is available in the car park) or commute (the 397 bus from Chingford Overground stops right by the nursery), you will be welcomed into a positive, respectful environment where every team member is genuinely supported to thrive.

The Caring Educator We Need:

We are looking for a proactive and passionate professional who understands the EYFS inside out and knows how to create a stimulating, safe space where children can flourish.

What you will be doing:

• Promoting high standards of quality within the nursery to ensure an exceptional learning environment.

• Ensuring the effective implementation of nursery keycarer procedures and appropriately allocating children to keycarers.

• Ensuring that practice and provision in the nursery perfectly meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

• Providing professional, relevant feedback to parents and carers about their child's progress.

• Developing open and positive working relationships with your colleagues, and ensuring all staff maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers.
  
  

What you must bring to the room:

• The Right Experience: Strong early years knowledge, a deeply nurturing personality, and a readiness to get hands-on with daily care, play, and learning.

• Safety First: A strict commitment to following company policies and safeguarding procedures. (Please note: An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role).
  
  

The Benefits of Joining This Team:

This nursery believes in looking after their staff just as well as they look after the children. When you join them permanently, you will receive an incredible, comprehensive benefits package:

Core Benefits:

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period.

• Christmas and New Year shutdown.

• Flexible working options available.

• Big childcare discount.

• £500 refer a friend bonus.

• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.

• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1.

• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65.

• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by current colleagues!
  
  

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits:

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks.

• Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks.

• Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid.

• Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid.

• Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid.

• Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you!

• The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service.
  
  

Even More Benefits:

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M&S and major supermarkets.

• 24 hour remote GP appointments.

• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies.

• Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams.

• Tailored in house training and genuine progression opportunities.

• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation.
  
  

Begin your journey now 

We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks to manage applications efficiently; however, all hiring decisions are made directly by our team.

This nursery reviews applications as soon as they are received and may close the role early, so don't wait around!

Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV and secure a fantastic permanent role in a truly supportive Chingford nursery.

• Category: Nursery Permanent Jobs
• Hours: 40
• Location: Chingford
• Salary / Rate: £13.53 – £14.62 per hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Job Ref: ZR_LDNG10
• Call: 0113 328 0668