Early Years Educator L3 - Thornbury

Location: Partou Thornbury, South Gloucestershire

Contract: Full-time, Permanent £28,600 per annum

Partou Thornbury is part of one of Europe’s leading childcare providers, delivering high-quality early years education and care. Our nursery is expanding to meet the increasing needs of local families, and we are seeking a qualified Level 3 Early Years Educator to join our team.

Our nursery is situated in the heart of Thornbury, a vibrant market town in South Gloucestershire, renowned for its strong sense of community and excellent local amenities. The setting offers spacious rooms and outdoor areas designed to inspire play, exploration, and learning.

As we expand to meet the growing demand for exceptional childcare in Thornbury, we’re investing in talented professionals who share our vision. To celebrate your expertise and commitment, we’re offering a £5,000 welcome bonus, paid throughout your first year with us as part of our investment in building the strongest team possible.

What we’ll give you:

At Partou Thornbury, we have introduced new pay scales to help recognise and reward experience and expertise. In addition, we offer:

•            A £5000.00 Welcome Bonus, paid as you grow with us in your first year (terms apply)

•            Access to professional training through the Partou Academy

•            60% childcare discount

•            Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

•            Pension scheme

•            Your birthday off — to celebrate you

•            Health & wellbeing support

•            Access to EPIC, our colleague information, rewards and recognition platform

•            Buddy Bonuses, paid when you refer exceptional and talented colleagues who join our team.

What you’ll be doing:

This role involves planning and delivering activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), supporting children’s learning and development, and maintaining a safe and inclusive environment. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues and families to ensure the highest standards of care and education are consistently achieved.

Who we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone with a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification, strong knowledge of the EYFS, and a genuine passion for early years education. You should be confident in supporting children’s learning and development, work as part of a team, and be committed to safeguarding and continuous professional development.

Be part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) — a collective of 10 leading childcare providers across England.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Partou UK operates to the highest standards of Safer Recruitment, and all applicants will undergo thorough background and vetting checks prior to employment, including an Enhanced DBS check with a barring list check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.