Early Years Educator (up to £12.90 p / h)
Muddy Boots NurseryLeeds, Yorkshire, GB- Full-time
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Description
Job Title : Early Years Educator
Location : Muddy Boots Drighlington, Leeds
Salary : Up to £12.90 per hour (within the top 10% of nurseries in the area)
Join Our Award-Winning Team! 🏆
At Muddy Boots Poppleton , we’re proud to be an award-winning nursery , recognised for our commitment to excellence in early years education. We provide children with unique outdoor learning experiences , where they can explore, play, and thrive in nature. Our passionate team makes a real difference in young lives every day, and we’re looking for an Early Years Educator to join us on this exciting journey!
About the Role
Role Overview :
As an Early Years Educator at Muddy Boots, you will be an integral part of our team, responsible for delivering high-quality, nature-based learning experiences. We believe that outdoor adventures are at the heart of childhood development, and we are committed to fostering a fun, supportive, and enriching environment for both children and staff.
Key Responsibilities :
Plan and deliver engaging learning activities, with a focus on outdoor play and exploration
Observe, assess, and support children’s individual learning journeys
Build strong relationships with children, families, and team members
Ensure a safe, inspiring, and stimulating environment for all children
Contribute to a happy, healthy, and thriving team that loves what they do!
What’s required?
- Passion for outdoor education and a commitment to nature-based learning
- Experience in early years education ( ideally Level 3 qualified or equivalent )
- A proactive and positive attitude with great teamwork skills
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
What we offer
What We Offer :
Be part of an award-winning nursery that values excellence and innovation
Top 10% pay in the area , up to £12.90 per hour
4-day work week for full-time staff – more time for you!
Extra holiday days for long-standing team members
Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
Lifestyle discounts on groceries, travel, entertainment & more
Employee Assistance Programme – mental health support & coaching
Staff treats, events & parties – because we value YOU!
Free lunches, tea & snacks to keep you fuelled
Free uniform & on-site parking
If you love the idea of working in an award-winning nursery where the great outdoors is at the heart of everything we do, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply Now and start your adventure with us!
Muddy Boots is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensuring that the terms and conditions of employment for staff and selection processes for potential employees are equitable and non-discriminatory.
All positions offered by Muddy Boots are subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check, as part of part of our safeguarding duties.
Since opening our doors in January 2012, with only a few team members and a handful of children, we have continually worked to build day nurseries with a strong family ethos and home-from-home feel, which have now been enjoyed by over 1000 families and counting.
Here is how we do it :
The name ‘Muddy Boots’ really sums up our whole ethos – to not be afraid to let children learn by getting muddy, exploring, going on adventures and getting out there and having a go! Children enjoy a wide range of activities both indoor and out, planned by a qualified and experienced staff team who genuinely love and care for all the children. Our aim is that every individual child thrives and flourishes into their unique selves in our positive, family-feel environment.