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Job Title


Qualified Early Years Educator


Company : YMCA Robin Hood Group


Location : Newark-on-Trent, East Midlands


Created : 2026-03-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

YMCA Newark & Sherwood are looking for an Early Years Educator to join our wonderful nursery and our amazing team. If you are looking to work in a purpose-built, child focused nursery, this is your perfect next step in your career.Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.We are so excited about the quality of childcare provision we bring to Newark in our purpose built nursery with plenty of natural light, big airy rooms, large outdoor space all self-contained within the nursery so it is safe and totally separate from the rest of the Community & Activity Village.Working 40 hours per week across 4 days, this role will work on a rota basis as the Nursery will be open 7.30am - 6pm, Monday to Friday. About YouFirst and foremost, you will love working with children and be passionate about creating an engaging, stimulating environment for them to play, learn and grow. You will be imaginative and creative in coming up with ways to introduce new concepts, skills and help support the children as they take the next steps in their development.You will be confident enough to talk with parents/carers and build positive relationships with adults and children alike!We are looking for you to holdWorking toward or already qualified Level 3orabovein Early Years and Childcare.First Aid certificate /Pediatricfirst Aid qualificationWe are able to provide you the training, ongoing development and qualifications to support your career goals and aspirations; we are confident of being able to provide you the career development you wish and support your individual objective.You will need to have knowledge of:Health & Safety relating to nursery settings including food safety.Ofstedstandards and inspections, for early years.Safeguarding children and young peopleSEN Code of Practice and safeguardingWe are Ofsted registered and have space for 90+ children in three age-related rooms designed using the latest thinking for early years development and education. We encourage curiosity and imagination through play and exercise utilising all the facilities within our Activity & Community village. xjdpvnf The children get to use our climbing wall, strength and condition studio, bike track and dance studio to enjoy a whole range of exciting and horizon broadening activities.INDHPREF-(Apply online only)