Early Years Educator

Early Years Educator - Make Every Day an Adventure.

Mead Open Farm Day Nursery

Up to £1,000 Joining Bonus for Qualified Early Years Educators

Full Time (4 days per week) or Part Time (2–3 full days per week)

Are you looking for an Early Years role where children spend their days exploring nature, meeting farm animals and learning through real-life experiences rather than being inside all day?

At Mead Open Farm Day Nursery, every day is different. Set within the award-winning Mead Open Farm, our nursery offers children a unique environment where outdoor learning, curiosity and child-led exploration are at the heart of everything we do.

We're looking for caring, enthusiastic Early Years Educators to join our friendly team. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or looking for your next exciting opportunity, you'll be joining a nursery that truly invests in its people as much as its children.

Why You'll Love Working Here

✔ Up to £1,000 joining bonus for qualified Early Years Educators

✔ 50% childcare discount from your first day

✔ Free lunches and drinks every day

✔ Multiple free Mead Open Farm tickets worth up to £600 each year

✔ Healthcare package including access to private GP appointments

✔ Genuine career progression within a growing nursery group

✔ Ongoing training and development opportunities

✔ Staff wellbeing ambassadors in every nursery

✔ Up to 33 days annual leave with service

✔ Team celebrations, staff awards and recognition throughout the year

✔ Free uniform and free parking

...plus many more fantastic benefits.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Early Years Educator, you'll:

• Create fun, engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity.
• Support children to learn through outdoor play and exploration.
• Build warm, positive relationships with children and their families.
• Help every child feel safe, valued and confident.
• Work as part of a supportive team to deliver outstanding care and education.
• Bring enthusiasm, creativity and new ideas to every day.

What We're Looking For

✔ Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)

✔ Previous experience working with young children, ideally in a nursery setting

✔ A genuine passion for Early Years education

✔ A positive, reliable and caring approach

✔ Someone who enjoys working as part of a team and wants to make a real difference

Flexible Working

We're recruiting for:

• Full-time (4 days per week)
• Part-time (2 or 3 full days per week)

Please note that shifts are full days (8–9 hours), and unfortunately we are unable to accommodate school hours for this position.

More Than Just Another Nursery

At Mead Open Farm Day Nursery, we believe children learn best when they're free to explore, discover and experience the world around them.

From outdoor adventures and farm experiences to child-led learning and creative play, every day offers something new. Just as importantly, we're committed to creating a workplace where our teams feel supported, appreciated and encouraged to develop their careers.

If you're looking for a nursery where you can make a real difference every day while enjoying excellent benefits, ongoing development and a truly unique working environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Mead Open Farm Day Nursery family.

Mead Open Farm Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Pay: £12.10-£14.10 per hour

Work Location: In person