Early Years Educator - Moorevilla Nursery (Lunch Cover)

• Location: 245 Midgeland Road, Blackpool FY4 5HJ
• Position: Early Years Educator - Lunch Cover - Daily - 10.30am to 2pm
• Employer: MiChild Group
• Salary: From £12.80p/h to £13.25p/h

Small Steps. Giant Leaps.

Who Are We?

At MiChild, we are dedicated to being a leading provider of early years education, where passionate and highly trained professionals nurture every child's full potential. Our ethos is rooted in compassion, excellence, and ambition-values that inspire everything we do.

About MiChild at Moorevilla Nursery

Moorevilla Nursery, proudly rated as "Good" by Ofsted, has said that children thrive in a happy and engaging environment. Knowledgeable staff support them as they participate in engaging experiences. Staff follow children's lead, which helps them stay engaged, and interactions with children are of a high quality.

Moorevilla Nursery is one of our largest settings and has a capacity of 117. We have 6 rooms; 3 rooms dedicated for our youngest learners under two, 2 rooms for curious toddlers (2-3 years old) and a large pre-school room. The nursery is located on a beautiful one-acre of land and boasts 3 large outdoor classrooms, specifically individually designed spaces for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Moorevilla has a strong focus on providing a welcoming family vibe and atmosphere, whether this be with new families or our MiChild Team. It also has a fully refurbished Mi-Learning Lounger used to facilitate in-house and external staff and family training.

MiChild Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• 80% childcare discount (from day one) and 10% referral discount for friends and families
• Wellbeing drop-in sessions and counselling service
• Team Building & Annual Employee awards ceremony for all staff
• Wellness Events/Days
• Attendance Incentives - Vouchers / Gift Cards
• Exclusive access to MiChild Learning hub and Mi-Learning Lounge for continuous learning and development
• Up to 33 days annual leave (including a special birthday off and Christmas week closure)
• Celebration of Anniversaries
• Paid uniform and staff meals provided

What We're Looking For:

• Ideally hold a full and relevant Level 2 Early Years Qualification or a Level 3 Early Years qualification (UK recognised)
• Have a strong understanding of the EYFS and child development; play a vital part in nurturing and inspiring little minds
• Demonstrate robust safeguarding knowledge and awareness
• Confident communicator, proactive in approach and passionate about providing outstanding care and support to children
• Support the team with a range of day-to-day tasks, be adaptable to the changing needs of the nursery day
• Uphold our curriculum and our early years principles
• Able to commit to daily (Monday to Friday) lunch cover from 10.30am to 2pm - all year round

If you're not yet Level 3 qualified, we may have alternative roles to support your development.

Safeguarding & Compliance

MiChild is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to:

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory employment references
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK (MiChild is currently unable to offer VISA sponsorship)
• Verification of relevant qualifications

Equality & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all our children and staff-regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Ready to make a difference and join the MiChild Family?

Be part of a supportive, award-winning nursery group where your passion and professionalism are recognised, developed, and celebrated.

Apply Now and help us shape the future-one small step at a time.