Early Ears Educator / Childcare practitioner
| Posting date: | 11 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.80 to £13.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2026 |
| Location: | Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 3DP |
| Company: | Marden Pre-school |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | am9iLTQ6YXBwLTkx |
Summary
Join Our Preschool Family – Early Years Educator / Childcare Practitioner
Full‑time | Part‑time | Term‑time | All‑year‑round
Permanent & Maternity Cover Positions Available
Do you believe the early years are where everything begins?
We’re looking for two warm, enthusiastic Early Years Educators to join our busy, friendly preschool, where children are nurtured, encouraged, and celebrated every single day. With one permanent role and one maternity cover position available due to expansion, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow with a truly supportive team.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
We’re not just a preschool — we’re a team that cares deeply about children and each other.
✔ Flexible working patterns to suit your life
✔ Competitive rates of pay
✔ A welcoming, supportive team environment
✔ Ongoing training and professional development
✔ A setting where your ideas, creativity, and passion are valued
Your Role
As an Early Years Educator, you’ll play a vital role in helping children feel safe, confident, and excited to learn. Your days will be varied, rewarding, and full of meaningful moments.
You’ll be:
- Encouraging learning and development through play‑based activities
- Creating a secure, stimulating environment where children thrive
- Supporting children’s language, literacy, numeracy, and independence
- Planning engaging activities tailored to individual needs
- Observing, monitoring, and celebrating children’s progress
- Building positive relationships with parents and carers
- Helping children prepare for the transition into a classroom setting
- Ensuring the right balance between active learning and calm downtime
- Following all policies, safeguarding procedures, and best practice
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who genuinely loves working with young children and wants to make a difference.
Essential:
- A caring, positive, and proactive approach
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding
- Understanding of child development
- Some experience in an Early Years setting
Desirable:
- Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (NVQ, Diploma, NNEB or equivalent)
- At least two years’ experience
(Unqualified applicants may be considered if willing to train and with relevant experience.)
Safeguarding
We are committed to keeping children safe. We follow robust safeguarding procedures, and all required background checks will be completed before employment begins.
Ready to Apply?
Interviews may be held before the closing date, so we encourage early applications.
If you’re passionate about early childhood education and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
BenefitsCar Parking
Lunches
Care box
Vacancy Reference: PT2
Posted via: eyrecruit