Working Pattern: Monday-Friday between 8am and 6pm

Interview Date/Type: Thursday, 26 March 2026 / In person

About the Role

We currently have an exciting vacancy for a qualified Early Years Educator (Level 3) to join us at Partington Day Nursery. The role will involve supporting the quality of early education and care for children and families accessing the nursery by providing high quality learning opportunities combined with care.

It involves working with children and their families from an increasingly diverse community to ensure all needs are met in a warm and welcoming environment. You will be part of an experienced, professional team, working with other professionals from outside the nursery and keeping records up to date.

You will be a key person for a group of children to enable them to reach their potential through positive relationships, experiences and opportunities.

About You

You will have experience of working in an early years setting.

You must hold a minimum level 3 relevant early years qualification in childcare.

You will have a good working knowledge of the EYFS and Early Years Inspection framework and be able to put the principles into practice.

You will have knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice that is applied in your work with children and families.

You will be able to form positive relationships with children and families.

You will be committed to ongoing professional development to ensure that the needs of children and families are met in an ever-evolving high quality setting.

You will be a team player who values and respects the contributions of others.

You will be a good communicator and passionate about working with children.

Additional Information

This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so please apply as soon as possible.

An enhanced DBS check with children/adults barred list check will be required

Find Out More.

For the full details of this opportunity, please refer to the role profile linked below.

To find out more about the role, or to arrange a short visit to the nursery, please call Carolann Loghan 0161 912 2210 or email partington.nursery@trafford.gov.uk

About us...

Trafford is a vibrant, inclusive borough at the heart of Greater Manchester. Home to 235,000 residents, four thriving town centres, over 11,000 businesses, and 60+ parks and green spaces. We’re a place where community and opportunity meet. With excellent transport links, a proud heritage as the birthplace of the NHS, world-class sporting venues and outstanding schools, Trafford is a fantastic place to live, work, and thrive.

Why Trafford?

We’re more than just a local authority; we’re a team of passionate people committed to making a real difference. We deliver essential services that matter, from education and social care to business support, licensing, libraries and leisure and much more. No matter what your role is with us, you will help us to create a borough where all our “residents, businesses and communities thrive.”

Our Culture...

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They’re not just words on a wall, they shape how we work together, make decisions, and support each other every day.

They help us create a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and inspired to do their best. If you share these values and want your work to have real purpose and impact, Trafford is the perfect place to grow your career.

What you'll love about working with us...

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance:

Generous Leave: Start with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to carry over or buy extra days.
Flexible Perks: Discounts on car leasing, cycle to work, home tech, plus family friendly policies and hybrid working
Invest in your future: Join our generous Local Government Pension Scheme for peace of mind.
Grow with us: We'll support your development at every stage! Through leadership programmes like our EPIC Manager, LEAP into leadership and senior leadership. Plus, you'll have access to specialist qualifications and personal coaching to unlock your full potential.
Wellbeing First: Guided wellbeing walks and “Tea and Talk” sessions, and events like World Mental Health and National Fitness Day.
Connect with us: Connect with colleagues through our staff forums or join our Let’s Talk events to network, share ideas, and hear about the exciting work happening across our council.
Be Celebrated: For all your hard work, ideas and contributions through at our annual Time to Shine event, our cheers for peers’ scheme or through our EPIC Star Awards.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme...

We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel by way of a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Our application form asks you to indicate if you meet any of the criteria within this scheme. To find out more and if you qualify please click here. If you apply under this scheme you will need to demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements of the job as set out in the ‘About You’ section of the role profile.

Greater Manchester Continuous Service...

We will recognise your previous service with other public sector organisations. This means that if you are joining us from a participating organisation, you can retain valuable service-related benefits such as annual leave entitlement. You can find out if this applies to you by visiting Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment | greater.jobs

Key Information...

Pre-Employment Checks: If offered a role, as a minimum we’ll need to verify your right to work in the UK, receive two satisfactory references, and medical check. Some roles may also require a DBS check and/or police vetting, which will be noted on the role profile.
Please note: We are not a licensed sponsor and will not be able to support with your work visa.
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Make an Impact. Apply Today....

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team shaping a better Trafford for our residents, businesses and communities then we'd love to receive an application from you.

We want everyone to feel confident and supported throughout our recruitment process. If you need any help, adjustments or support at any stage, please get in touch with us at recruitment@trafford.gov.uk

After reviewing the role profile and submitting your application, successful candidates will be invited to a values-based interview to learn more about your skills and experience. This is your opportunity to show how you connect with our EPIC values and can contribute to our vision.

Supporting Documents

↗ Early Years Educator Qualified (Level 3) Role Profile

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