(LE) Early Years Coordinator - Quality Lead
| Posting date: | 24 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,217 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Subsidised Childcare, Healthcare Cash Back, Virtual GP, Gym Discount |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 May 2026 |
| Location: | DL7 9NJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | RAFA Kidz Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Early Years Coordinator – Quality Lead
RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Leeming, The Spinney, Northallerton DL7 9NJ
£33217 40 hours per week
Why you should consider a career with RAFAKidz, a multi award winning nursery group and the largest provider of early years childcare to the RAF
Enhanced childcare discount of 40% for permanent employees
Healthcare cash back for you and your children to cover prescription, dental and optician costs
Free access to virtual GP
Health and Stress Support plus gym discount
Unlimited Refer a Friend bonus payments
Generous leave with time off to relax and recharge over the Christmas period
Group Associate Membership – savings and discounts on household bills and more!
Guaranteed transfer to another nursery (for spouses and families being reassigned)
Preparing for promotion? We pay travel and overnight expenses to allow you to experience another of our fabulous settings
First Stage Informal Telephone Interviews – let’s get to know each other before arranging a visit
Opportunities to attend gala evenings to celebrate our big nominations and wins together!
About us
2025 was a phenomenal year for RAFAKidz! Our special awards include
Nursery Group of the Year Nursery World
Medium Sized Nursery Group of the Year National NMT Nursery Awards
Outdoor Learning Environment National NMT Nursery Awards
About our Early Years Coordinator role
You will need to have a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification along with a Paediatric First Aid certificate. You will be working closely with the Nursery Management team to strengthen and grow the quality of our care and our team. Previous experience as Room Leader or Senior Practitioner will be a great starting point for this position as RAFAKidz will invest in you and your development to enable you to grow in this first level management role. You will have a strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance along with proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.
A key part of the role will be to support the coaching and mentoring of staff, helping the manager to identify staff training needs and to ensure highest levels of training are provided to staff. You will create and maintain enriching and high-quality educational environments which are safe, caring and stimulating at all times. A full job description is available to view on our website www.rafakidz.org.uk
This post requires a satisfactory, enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check on appointment and every three years thereafter. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders and abilities
Apply via our website www.rafakidz.org.uk
Closing date Wednesday 20 May – interviews ongoing so please do not delay in applying, we’d love to hear from you
RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Leeming, The Spinney, Northallerton DL7 9NJ
£33217 40 hours per week
Why you should consider a career with RAFAKidz, a multi award winning nursery group and the largest provider of early years childcare to the RAF
Enhanced childcare discount of 40% for permanent employees
Healthcare cash back for you and your children to cover prescription, dental and optician costs
Free access to virtual GP
Health and Stress Support plus gym discount
Unlimited Refer a Friend bonus payments
Generous leave with time off to relax and recharge over the Christmas period
Group Associate Membership – savings and discounts on household bills and more!
Guaranteed transfer to another nursery (for spouses and families being reassigned)
Preparing for promotion? We pay travel and overnight expenses to allow you to experience another of our fabulous settings
First Stage Informal Telephone Interviews – let’s get to know each other before arranging a visit
Opportunities to attend gala evenings to celebrate our big nominations and wins together!
About us
2025 was a phenomenal year for RAFAKidz! Our special awards include
Nursery Group of the Year Nursery World
Medium Sized Nursery Group of the Year National NMT Nursery Awards
Outdoor Learning Environment National NMT Nursery Awards
About our Early Years Coordinator role
You will need to have a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification along with a Paediatric First Aid certificate. You will be working closely with the Nursery Management team to strengthen and grow the quality of our care and our team. Previous experience as Room Leader or Senior Practitioner will be a great starting point for this position as RAFAKidz will invest in you and your development to enable you to grow in this first level management role. You will have a strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance along with proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.
A key part of the role will be to support the coaching and mentoring of staff, helping the manager to identify staff training needs and to ensure highest levels of training are provided to staff. You will create and maintain enriching and high-quality educational environments which are safe, caring and stimulating at all times. A full job description is available to view on our website www.rafakidz.org.uk
This post requires a satisfactory, enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check on appointment and every three years thereafter. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders and abilities
Apply via our website www.rafakidz.org.uk
Closing date Wednesday 20 May – interviews ongoing so please do not delay in applying, we’d love to hear from you