Job Description

Early Childhood Educator - Nursery @ Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden

Join The WonderWorks to Support Families in Film

Location: Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden

Hours: 30-40 hours per week (over 4 or 5 days)

Salary: 28,017.60 (based on a 40-hour contract)

Application deadline: Friday 12th December 2025

About Us

At The WonderWorks, we're reimagining early years education by supporting the unique needs of families in the film and TV industry. Our child-led approach centres creativity, curiosity and care in a nurturing, inclusive and imaginative environment for children aged 0-5.

We are guided by values of Inclusivity, Innovation, Integrity, Compassion, and Collective Responsibility. We celebrate individuality and believe in doing the right thing-always-for people and planet.

What You'll Be Doing

Support children aged 0-5 as part of our nursery team Be a key person for a small group of children, building strong, secure relationships with families Champion inclusive, high-quality, curiosity-led education and care Spending at least 70% of your time OUTSIDE in our wonderful Forest style learning environment Use our WonderWorks Approach and "Planning in the Moment" to support learning and development Collaborate with a close-knit team to design inspiring environments Stay current with legislation, safeguarding and best practices Model a commitment to child protection, equity and collective care

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification (or equivalent experience)/

OR

a Forest school teaching qualification Experience with toddler and preschool aged children (2-5 years old) A genuine passion for outdoor based learning and inclusive practice

Desirable (not required):

Experience with diverse communities and families Forest School or outdoor learning qualification/ experience Interest in Reggio Emilia, forest school or child-led approaches

Why Join Us?

Purpose-led work: Make a real impact on children's lives and family well-being

Supportive culture: Work with a team that lifts each other up

Values-led practice: We prioritise kindness, responsibility and integrity over profit

Unique setting: Support families in the heart of a creative industry

Professional growth: Ongoing training, mentoring and team development

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and empowered. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, including those who are LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, disabled, or from ethnic or cultural groups underrepresented in early years.

If you need any adjustments to the application process, please let us know.

We welcome applicants seeking job-share or flexible arrangements.

Please note our nursery is open 7am-7pm Monday to Friday 51 weeks of the year.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,017.60 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Canteen Casual dress Childcare Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free fitness classes Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Private medical insurance Shuttle service provided Sick pay
Experience:

Early Years/Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Early Years/Childcare full and relevant Level 3 (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/12/2025