Early Years Educator

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Location: Muddy Boots Stamford Bridge, East Riding of Yorkshire

Salary: Up to £13.40 per hour (within the top 10% of nurseries in the area)

Join Our Award-Winning Team

At Muddy Boots Stamford Bridge, we provide children with unique outdoor learning experiences, where they can explore, play, and thrive in nature. Our passionate team makes a real difference in young lives every day, and we're looking for an Early Years Educator to join us on this exciting journey

As an Early Years Educator at Muddy Boots, you will be an integral part of our team, responsible for delivering high-quality, nature-based learning experiences. We believe that outdoor adventures are at the heart of childhood development, and we are committed to fostering a fun, supportive, and enriching environment for both children and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver engaging learning activities, with a focus on outdoor play and exploration

Observe, assess, and support children's individual learning journeys

Build strong relationships with children, families, and team members

Ensure a safe, inspiring, and stimulating environment for all children

Contribute to a happy, healthy, and thriving team that loves what they do

What We're Looking For:

Passion for outdoor education and a commitment to nature-based learning

Experience in early years education (ideally Level 3 qualified or equivalent)

A proactive and positive attitude with great teamwork skills

Strong communication and relationship-building abilities

What We Offer:

Be part of an award-winning nursery that values excellence and innovation

Top 10% pay in the area, up to £13.40 per hour

4-day work week for full-time staff – more time for you

Extra holiday days for long-standing team members

Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay

Lifestyle discounts on groceries, travel, entertainment & more

Employee Assistance Programme – mental health support & coaching

Staff treats, events & parties – because we value YOU

Free lunches, tea & snacks to keep you fuelled

Free uniform & on-site parking

If you love the idea of working in an award-winning nursery where the great outdoors is at the heart of everything we do, we'd love to hear from you

Apply Now and start your adventure with us

Muddy Boots is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensuring that the terms and conditions of employment for staff and selection processes for potential employees are equitable and non-discriminatory.

All positions offered by Muddy Boots are subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check, as part of part of our safeguarding duties.

Since opening our doors in January 2012, with only a few team members and a handful of children, we have continually worked to build day nurseries with a strong family ethos and home-from-home feel, which have now been enjoyed by over 1000 families and counting.

Here is how we do it:

• We focus on developing the uniqueness of every child: We work with every child's constantly changing and unique interests to ensure their development is about them, not employing a one-size-fits-all approach
• Our outstanding team builds strong relational bonds with our families, built on quality communication: This ensures our parents have the peace of mind to get on with their busy lives, knowing their child is with a team who know and love them
• We focus on outdoor adventures, always: Muddy Boots isn't just a name, it's a daily way of life. We believe in as many outdoor adventures as possible and create amazing outdoor experiences to facilitate them

The name 'Muddy Boots' really sums up our whole ethos – to not be afraid to let children learn by getting muddy, exploring, going on adventures and getting out there and having a go Children enjoy a wide range of activities both indoor and out, planned by a qualified and experienced staff team who genuinely love and care for all the children. Our aim is that every individual child thrives and flourishes into their unique selves in our positive, family-feel environment.