Early Years Educator

How would you like to work with nursery age children and help inspire the next group of Coin Street champions?

Do you have a level 2 or 3 qualification in working with children?

How would you like to be part of a friendly team doing a job that makes a difference to children’s lives in an organisation that puts people before profit?

If the answer is YES, then we would like to hear from you.

Coin Street Nursery have a fantastic opportunity for experienced, energetic, and enthusiastic early years educators to join our team.

The purpose of the role is to deliver high-quality care, play, learning and development experiences for children, supporting their wellbeing, curiosity, independence and progress within a safe, inclusive and appropriately challenging environment. You will contribute to high-quality Nursery and Children’s Centre provision through excellent educational practice, safeguarding, inclusion, partnership working with families and effective use of nursery systems.

We are looking for people who have:

• a recognised qualification in childcare, ideally NVQ Level 3 or above or NVQ Level 2
• appreciate the importance of parent partnership
• knowledge of how to support children’s learning and development 
• a can-do and enthusiastic attitude
• an understanding of how to safeguard and protect children

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary (based on your qualification and experience)
• Flexible working days for better work-life balance
• Access to high quality training
• Coaching and mentoring support
• Generous pension at 8% - 5% from the employer if you contribute 3%
• 20% discount of childcare fees
• 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year (additional days awarded for long service)
• Personal development grant of up to £1,000 per year

There's more… 

• Six inset days per year (three for nursery staff only and three with the wider Coin Street team)
• Refer a friend bonus of £500 for existing employees
• Health and wellbeing package including a confidential employee assistance programme and online therapy sessions plus free gym and daily fresh fruit
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme (on completion of probation)
• Staff social events (summer BBQ and Christmas party)
• Opportunities to join Coin Street committees (for example the Black lives Matter Race & Equality Steering Committee, Inset planning, staff social committee)
• Local retail (star card) and online discounts

Contract
Permanent, 35 hours per week (shift rotas). We are open to part-time options.

Salary
£29,172 per annum at Level 3 qualified
£28,110.18 per annum at Level 2 qualified

Application
To apply, please download and complete the application form found under "Useful Documents" below. 

Once completed, submit your application via email to recruitment@coinstreet.org. If you have any difficulties accessing or completing the form, please email us at the same address.

Please note that additional documents, such as CVs, will not be considered.

Closing date

Midnight on Sunday 8 November 2026

Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.