Job Description

Early Years Practitioner - Level 3 Qualified

Little Explorers Nursery - Eccles, Salford

PLEASE NOTE:

You must hold a FULL & RELEVANT Early Years Childcare qualification (Level 3).

This is

essential and non-negotiable

. Applicants without a recognised qualification will not be considered.

About Little Explorers

Little Explorers Eccles is part of

Explorers Nurseries Ltd

, established in

2009

. We operate high-quality early years settings across

Eccles, Swinton and Langworthy (Pre-School)

and are proud of our

strong staff retention and supportive culture

.

We provide

affordable, professional childcare

for families across Salford, delivered by passionate practitioners who genuinely care about children and each other.

Our Eccles nursery supports up to

68 children from birth to 5 years

.

The Explorers Way

Everything we do is guided by

The Explorers Way

:

Children always come first High standards with warmth and kindness Learning through play, curiosity and exploration Strong teamwork, professionalism and pride A nurturing environment where staff feel supported to grow
We believe you can be

playful and professional

, fun and highly skilled -- at the same time.

The Role

We are looking for a

Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner

to join our

main room team

at our Eccles nursery.

You will be working alongside experienced, supportive colleagues in a setting that values teamwork, consistency and high-quality practice. We welcome applications from both

experienced practitioners

and those who are

newly qualified

and eager to develop their career.

This is an opportunity to be part of a

growing nursery group

where progression, development and long-term careers are genuinely encouraged.

What You Can Expect

A warm, friendly and professional working environment Competitive salary Excellent training and development opportunities Clear progression as the business continues to grow Supportive leadership and strong team culture

Knowledge of the EYFS is essential.

We actively encourage applicants to

visit the nursery before applying

.

Essential Requirements

Full & relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3) Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) Strong understanding of the EYFS Commitment to safeguarding and best practice
All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

We Are Also Looking for Someone Who...

Has a warm, smiling face that makes every child feel special Can laugh at jokes they don't understand (or don't find funny!) Has a little bit of quirkiness Will be the best pirate captain imaginablewhen asked Is comfortable announcing toilet trips to a full room Will confidently sing out of tune in front of an audience Can distribute warm hugs when needed Can rapidly count moving children (this is vital!) Is unfazed by mysterious substances on their clothing Can talk openly about bodily functions Can convincingly eat playdough and drink pretend tea Can read a 10-page story upside down with interruptions Loves being outdoors - rain or shine Is ready to feel genuinely loved and important every day
There really is

no other job quite like it

.

Interested?

If the above sounds like you, and you believe you would thrive living and working by

The Explorers Way

, we would love to hear from you.

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

Pay: 12.21-12.70 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Eccles M30 0WG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

Clean DBS (required) and Relevant Childcare Qualification (required)
Work Location: In person