Early Years Educator (L3), Waddington

The Children's Services; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Lincoln is seeking an Early Years Educator to join their team at RAF Waddington. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 Diploma for The Early Years Workforce and have experience in an Early Years setting. This role involves providing a nurturing environment for children aged 0-4, fostering positive relationships with families, and supporting children's development through engaging activities. Benefits include competitive pay and additional leave days.

Benefits

Additional annual leave days

Competitive pay rates

Recognition platform

24 hr employee assistance

Support in training and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in an Early Years setting is essential.
• Hold a Level 3 Diploma for The Early Years Workforce.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and nurturing environment.
• Key working with an allocated group of children.
• Build positive relationships with children and parents.

Skills

Experience working within an Early Years setting

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma for The Early Years Workforce

Job description

Are you passionate about outcomes for Children and their families?

Here is your chance to be part of our childcare team and help make a difference

We have the following exciting job opportunity available!

Role: Early Years Educator- Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce or equivalent

Location: RAF Waddington, Lincoln

Hours: 38 hours per week (Mon-Fri - 7.30am to 5.30pm)

Deadline: 28th November 2025

RAF Waddington isfor children between the ages of 0-4 years old. We want to recruit for an exceptional Early Years Educator.

The role:

• Working alongside other members of the team to provide a safe and nurturing environment
• Key working with an allocated group of children
• Working closely with the management team to ensure the nursery maintains excellent standards
• Building positive relationships with the children and parents/carers in the nursery
• Recording children’s activity throughout the day
• Providing relevant information to the parents of each child
• Creating fun and meaningful experiences for the children, focusing on their development plans and interests

One day you might be sailing on the ocean whilst counting how many sea animals you can see, or you could be trekking through the undergrowth finding birds, bugs and beautiful bees - Whatever the adventure you are enjoying, Play is at the forefront of everything we do!

Could this be you?

Qualifications

• Experience working within an Early Years setting (Essential)
• Level 3 Diploma for The Early Years Workforce (Essential)
• Excellent interpersonal skills (Essential)

If you want a role where you will be empowered to develop and share your knowledge and experience, opportunity to extend qualifications and take a lead role in projects then come and work for Children’s Links!

In return for your commitment we offer the opportunity to join an open, supportive and tight knit organisation. Our fantastic work stems from our caring, family culture, which is at the heart of everything we do. We are an ambitious, inclusive team where voices are heard.

Benefits include:

• Additional annual leave days (birthday and Christmas eve)
• Competitive pay rates
• Recognition platform
• 24 hr employee assistance
• Support in training and professional development

The successful applicant(s) will be appointed subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check. Online searches may be carried out as part of due diligence checks for shortlisted candidates.

Due to the volume of applicants we will get in touch only if selected for an interview.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any role involving working with children will be subject to an enhanced/barred DBS check and staff will be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration. The self declaration will require you to disclose information about offences that may impact on your suitability to work with children. For more information on this please visit Updated guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 ( GOV.UK ).

Children’s Links recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect, regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.