Job Description
Out of School Club Staff (up to £13.00 p/h)
Application Deadline: 31 August 2026
Department: Early Years Educator
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Muddy Boots Park Grove
Reporting To: Karen Thompson-Holland
Compensation: £12.75 - £13.00 / hour
Early Years Educator – Pioneers, after school club
Located at - Park Grove School, York
£12.75 – £13.00 per hour (age 21+)
Monday to Friday (2.45pm - 6pm) and potential additional shifts in the school holidays
Due to the growth of our Pioneers Out of School Club and Holiday Club based at Park Grove Primary School in York, for children aged 4-11 years old, we are looking for a qualified Early Years Educator to join our outstanding team on a part-time basis.
We particularly welcome applications from experienced Level 3 Early Years Educators.
The Position
As an Early Years Educator in Park Grove Pioneers in York, you will work as part of our outstanding team to ensure that all children receive high-quality care and support, are kept safe, and receive rich and stimulating play experiences that meet their individual learning needs, all while having a tonne of fun every day!
Hours are:
Term time - 2.45pm -6pm Monday to Friday
and possible extra hours in School holidays - 8am - 6pm (up to 5 days per week)
The kind of person who thrives in the role is:
- Highly creative - No two days are the same at Muddy Boots, with everchanging interests and curiosities being developed. We love educators who love helping our little ones constantly discover their new favourite things.
- Love the outdoors - We love being outdoors, and love practitioners who can develop amazing activities in our outdoor environments
- Permanently passionate - We love people who are passionate about seeing children flourish and thrive, growing into their unique personalities by receiving rich and stimulating play experiences that meet their individual learning needs
What’s required?
For this role, we require you to have (or be working towards):
- Level 3 qualification in childcare (preferred but not essential)
- Over 1 year of experience working in a childcare environment (preferred)
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.
If you are ready to take your childcare career to the next level and are ready to join an outstanding team in a growing out-of-school and holiday club, apply now!
What we offer
At Muddy Boots Nurseries, we ensure our team receives a high level of pay and a vast set of benefits & perks. This includes:
- An hourly rate of £12.75 - £13.00 (21yrs+)
- Additional holiday days for length of service
- Staff discount towards childcare fees at Muddy Boots & our Out of School Clubs
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave & shared parental leave
- Paid personal training & development
- Free lunches cooked by our in-house chef & free uniform
- Free Car Parking & Uniform
