Early Years Educator- Sunbeams Nursery

Location: 23 Bolton Old Road, Atherton, M46 9DF
Position: Early Years Educator
Employer: MiChild Group

"Small Steps. Giant Leaps."

Due to nursery growth, we are looking for a full time (40 hours per week) Level 3 Early Years Educator for our beautiful Sunbeams Setting based in Atherton.

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.

Why Join MiChild?

• We are passionate about Early Years. We deeply respect and value our early years professionals for the remarkable work they do every day. This is more than a job-it's a meaningful career that shapes the future.
• We strive for Outstanding. Our goal is to deliver excellence daily-not just on inspection days. We invest in our teams, training, environments, and resources to empower our practitioners and deliver exceptional outcomes.
• We are a family. Our team is made up of dedicated, talented, and caring individuals who share a common purpose. Together, we support each other and celebrate our collective successes.
• We grow talent. We provide ongoing professional development through accredited training, access to online learning platforms, and clear career progression pathways. We recognise potential and actively nurture it.
• We are proud to be recognised. Since our launch in 2019, we have been ranked among the UK's Top 20 Large Nursery Groups for four consecutive years-an achievement driven by parent reviews and sector-wide recognition.

What We Offer:

• 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 Events
• Wellness Events/Days
• Extensive training and CPD opportunities: e-learning, apprenticeships, F2F training and in house training rooms across 2 MiChild settings
• Enhanced holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service
• Annual Employee awards ceremony for all staff
• Celebration of Anniversaries and Birthday
• Paid Compassionate Leave (up to 3 days)
• Christmas Week off- Nurseries Closed

What We're Looking For:

• Hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (UK recognised)
• Demonstrates a robust safeguarding knowledge and awareness
• Has a detailed understanding of the requirements set by Ofsted
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children and families

If you're not yet Level 3 qualified, we may have alternative roles to support your development. Visit our Careers Page to explore current opportunities. MiChild Careers

Safeguarding & Compliance

• 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 opportunities 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?

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.