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The educator will provide high-quality, inclusive play and learning opportunities for children aged 2 to 4 years. They are responsible for maintaining a safe, stimulating, and welcoming environment both indoors and outdoors.
Candidates must hold a minimum of a level 3 qualification in early years education. Applicants should be motivated, creative, and possess strong communication and organizational skills.
Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 6DW
Salary: £12.87 per hour
Hours: 15 - 37.5 hours per week. Either term time only or full year.
Contract: Permanent
Reference: 0857
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated person who likes working with young children?
Our early years setting is looking for a level 3 qualified Early Years Educator.
We need a practitioner to join us as an effective member of the Early Years @ Highfield team in the provision of high-quality inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children attending the setting. You will work with colleagues to provide a safe, welcoming, purposeful, stimulating and encouraging environment both indoors and outdoors.
a creative and reflective practitioner who has excellent communication and organisational skills
a team player who will be able to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to the life of our school
qualified to level 3 as a minimum.
Early Years @ Highfield is a 24 place setting offering all year round, full daycare for children aged 2 - 4 years in Northwest Ipswich. The setting was established in January 2007 and has had consistently outstanding Ofsted inspections since that date. The last inspection was carried out in February 2020. It is a place that has a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment.
The setting benefits from close working relationships with, and the support of, the on-site maintained nursery school and children’s centre.
Early Years @ Highfield, together with a sister setting located in the Whitehouse area of Ipswich, is part of Highfield Children’s Centre company, a not-for-profit company. Both settings work closely together and report to a small team of directors.
The maintained nursery is the lead in the Elevate East of England Stronger Practice Hub and there are regular opportunities to access professional development via the hub.
an ideal opportunity to work with like-minded individuals who are passionate about early years education
a wide range of CPD opportunities available to all staff through the Stronger Practice Hub
working for a small organisation where you can have a positive influence on practice and outcomes.
Please read the Job Description (pdf).
For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Eleanor Wood or Tulani Cook by calling 01473 742534.
Please download and complete an Application Form (word).
Completed applications are to be returned to Eleanor Wood or Tulani Cook at: [email protected].
Closing date: 1pm, 21 August 2026
Interview date: 27 August 2026
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Reimagine the possibilities
Reimagine the possibilities. As one of the largest employers in Suffolk, we have a huge variety of exciting careers to offer people as keen to make a positive impact on the world around them as we are. As a modern, flexible, and effective council, we’re driven to make a difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. We explore innovative ways to encourage, respect, and enable everyone to be the best they can be. By creating meaningful connections with our people and our partner organisations, we’ve built a culture of mutual collaboration, trust, and respect where everyone is supported to be their authentic selves. We aim to inspire and empower. To improve and evolve. To develop and innovate. To take pride and ownership of the world around us and ensure that we leave a positive and lasting legacy. That’s why it’s time to reimagine a career with the council and take a fresh look at what we can offer you.
Offices: 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX, GB · 4 Canning Road, Lowestoft, England NR32 9SB, GB · Western Way, Bury St. Edmunds, England IP33 3, GB
