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Qualified Early Years Educator

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Posting date: 06 March 2026
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £29,042
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 April 2026
Location: BS2 8UH, Bristol, BS2 8UH
Remote working: On-site only
Company: eTeach UK Limited
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 1537758

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Summary

Qualified Level 3 Early Years Educator
Location: Raised in Bristol at Docklands Community Centre (BS2)
Salary: £29,042 per annum*
Contract: Full time 40 hours per week*From April 2026 Love play, mess, giggles and those “I did it!” moments? Come join a team that celebrates childhood, backs your creativity and gives you the space to make every day magical. At Raised In, we believe in the power of education to shape the future, and we’re looking for enthusiastic qualified early years professionals to join our team and make an impact. Whether you’re seeking career growth, a fulfilling role, or simply a supportive work environment, Raised In offers it all – and more! Our St Pauls nursery is a hidden gem; small and relaxed, with just 56 places across three light-filled rooms. It has a homely feel, a wide veranda, and a private garden that gives children space to explore and grow. Located just a 5-minute walk from Cabot Circus and Stokes Croft, and only 10 minutes from Montpelier station, it’s easy to reach by bike or public transport. Due to limited parking, we’re especially keen to hear from candidates who live locally or can commute sustainably. Our approach centres on child-led learning through play, with a thoughtfully designed curriculum that nurtures curiosity and supports each child’s unique interests. From the baby room through to preschool, we focus on every stage of development—helping children grow in confidence and preparing them for their exciting next steps towards school. We’re a passionate bunch at Raised In! We love what we do, and we’re committed to helping the youngest children reach their full potential in friendly, nurturing, and engaging home-from-home environments. We’re building something special and we’d love you to be part of it. What about you? You’re the kind of person who… Lights up around children and believes in the power of play to spark learning. Brings energy, curiosity and a can-do attitude to your work, and you’re always up for trying new things. Cares deeply about inclusion, teamwork and making a difference, not just in the nursery, but in the wider community too. Are reflective, open to feedback, and keen to grow. Is passionate about giving children the best start in life and want to be part of a team that’s rethinking how Early Years education is done, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re a qualified Early Years Practitioner, Educator, or Teacher looking for an exciting new role that makes a real difference, Raised In could be your perfect next step! Raised In is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome people from all backgrounds, identities and experiences, and we’re especially keen to hear from those underrepresented in early years and social enterprise. If you share our values and want to help shape inclusive spaces where children can thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Read our full equal opportunities statement on our website. You’ll have (in line with Raised in Behaviours) The ability to contribute to creating a welcoming, inclusive, collaborative and supportive environment Children’s needs at the forefront of everything that you do A positive mindset, approaching tasks with a can-do-attitude A strong work ethic, setting a good example for others and supporting your team The want to make a difference, working in partnership positively with your team The want to be part of trying or suggesting new initiatives and ways of doing things High standards for yourself, team and the nursery A reflective mindset, open to feedback and ongoing self-improvement Who we are Raised In is a social enterprise and we’re all about people, purpose and proper community spirit. We’re an ethical employer that puts our team first, because when our people thrive, our children and communities do too. We offer great pay, brilliant benefits and a workplace where you can learn, grow and genuinely enjoy what you do. We started in Bristol with a simple idea: to provide high-quality early years education whilst supporting community spaces. Today, our nurseries help keep local hubs buzzing while giving children the kind of play-led, curiosity filled start every child deserves. Why work with us? We really value our expert team. As well as offering competitive pay for all roles in a friendly and supportive team, you’ll receive lots of great benefits: Competitive pay (We’re a Real Living Wage Employer) Annual pay reviews Paid one hour lunch break 50% off for your child in our nurseries Enhanced maternity & paternity pay Enhanced sick pay Employer pension ‘Refer a friend’ bonus for introducing new team members to us 28 days holiday (inc bank holidays, FTE) Your Birthday off and an Annual Wellbeing Day (in addition to your annual leave) Plus, extra days off between Christmas and New Year Additional annual leave for long service 24/7 access to a remote GP, physio and counselling services for you and your family Career progression and training opportunities Find out more about working with us visit the careers page on our website. Applicant requirements To apply for this role you’ll need a full and relevant Early Years qualification, such as: NNEB NVQ Level 3+ Diploma (Childcare & Education) BTEC (Childcare) QTS Foundation Degree or BA Hons in Early Years Education or Child Development Please note: The Level 3 Award in Early Years Education does not meet the DfE’s criteria for a “full and relevant” Level 3 qualification for staffing ratios in early years settings.You’ll also need: The right to work in the UK The ability to commute reliably to our St Pauls nursery (we’re especially keen to hear from candidates who live locally or can travel sustainably) If you hold an Early Years qualification awarded outside the UK, you’ll need to apply for an Early Years Statement from the Ecctis Early Years Service before we can process your application. As a part of our safer recruitment policy and commitment to safeguarding, we will require you to complete our application form directly on our website during the process. It’s super easy to use and mobile-friendly. Raised In is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects everyone working with us to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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