Job Description

IN SEPTEMBER 2025 WE WILL BE REDUCING OUR WORKING WEEK FROM 39 HOURS TO 37.5 HOURS - BUT STAFF WILL REMAIN ON THE SAME PAY. WE WILL BE CLOSING AT 1:30pm ON FRIDAYS! Email us at enquiries@eastonccc.org.uk to find out more.

We are looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our wonderful team.

We are an independent charity in the heart of Easton committed to quality child-centred early education. Our children love the centre for its huge garden which inspires risky and messy play of all kinds. Attached to our excellent outdoor provision we have a studio offering woodwork, clay and other medias as well as an allotment.

We are proud of the role we play as educators in our community and are dedicated to developing quality practice and thinking about the 'bigger picture'. All staff have opportunities to develop their own knowledge and skills in all aspects of early education through regular training (in house and externally) as well as attending 6-weekly supervisions. We want to know what inspires your passion in early years and do what we can to keep that fire burning- if there is a particular area of practice you'd be interested in taking a lead in we want to hear from you!

Anti-racist practice and trauma informed approaches are at the heart of everything we do, from our curriculum and learning environment all the way through to our policies, leadership approaches and staff wellbeing commitments.

If you would like to a tour of our vibrant setting or to chat to any of the team, please get in contact, we would love to show you around! Otherwise please take a look at our Facebook page and website to see what we have to say about our wonderful Centre.

Working at ECCC you can benefit from...

- 7+ weeks annual leave
- 39 hour working week (flexible opportunities available)
- Regular supervisions to support your well-being
- Paid sick leave
- Free tasty meals and snacks from our in-house chef
- Bi-annual performance pay bonus
- Employee childcare discount
- Time off in lieu for meetings and training
- Generous company pension scheme
- On-site parking
- Plenty of opportunities for professional development and career progression
- A vibrant and culturally diverse setting
- A management team that prioritises your well-being
- Free uniform

Salary 26,404.56-27,504.75

Some things to know about ECCC:

- Our Centre was established in 1997 and moved to its current location in 1999. We are an independent charity who is able to react quickly to changes and adapt our approaches to best suit children, family and staff needs.

- Our vision is to provide 'a sense of belonging not just fitting in'. We explore 'mirrors' representing ourselves and 'windows' into other cultures through food, stories and lively events.

- We fully embrace diversity and the different perspectives, interests and strengths that make everyone unique.

- We comprise of Bumblebees and Butterflies (6mths-2yrs), Sunshine (2-3 yr olds) and Rainbow (Preschool). We have three outdoor spaces including one large garden plus access to a community allotment plot.

Easton Community Children's Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups and those which reflect our community.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,404.56-27,504.75 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Level 3 Approved Early Years Qualification (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person