Early Years Educator Level 3

ADVERT - EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR LEVEL 3

Permanent Early Years Educator Level 3 15 hours per week TTO + 1 Inset Day
Hours will be 10:45am 1:45pm every day.

Grade E SCP 11- 17 / £29,071 - £32,046 pro rata Actual Salary - £9,899 - £10,912

Are you a passionate and experienced Early Years professional who wants to work with children alongside other responsibilities? The Orchards Nursery School is seeking a part time dedicated Early Years educator to join our nurturing and dynamic team. This role will provide lunchtime cover for staff, so will be working across different rooms.

About the Role

As a Early Years Educator Level 3, you will work closely with our experienced Nursery team to support, guide, and inspire our amazing children. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality early education, ensuring every child has access to a stimulating, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with and supervise individuals and groups of children, supporting a wide range of learning needs
• Enable access to learning for all children, including those with specific individual needs
• Support children, families, staff, and the overall setting in line with the EYFS framework
• Support the class teacher and deputise in their absence when required

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working within an Early Years setting
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework
• A team player
• A caring, patient, and inclusive approach to childcare and education
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Why Join Orchards Nursery School?

• A supportive and welcoming team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The chance to make a real difference in children’s early learning journeys

If you are committed to providing outstanding early years education and are ready to take on a leadership role, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape young minds at Orchards Nursery School.

Closing date: Thursday 19th November 2026 at 9:00am

Interviews: W/C 23rd November

For further details and an information pack please download from Greater Jobs website

Ref: ONEYEL3

Please submit an error free completed application form via email:

recruitment@theorchards.bolton.sch.uk

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.

An equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from all sectors of the community

(All Early Years Educator (level 3) qualifications must meet the national requirements set by Ofqual for valid, reliable assessment and awarding procedures. They must also be regulated by Ofqual onto the Qualifications and Credit Framework or National Qualifications Framework.)