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: Midday Friday 31st October 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 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) Experience with toddlers (12 months to 3 years) A genuine passion for early years education and inclusive practice

Desirable (not required):

Experience with diverse communities and families 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

Benefits

Private medical insurance Well-being programme and support Free gym access & fitness classes Home-cooked lunch (plus paid lunch breaks) Discounted childcare On-site parking & free shuttle 28 days annual leave, plus birthday and Christmas leave Bereavement leave, sick pay, mentoring and team events Casual dress and a kind, collaborative work environment

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 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: 12/11/2025