Join the EYA Team!

Are you looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in children's lives? At The Early Years Academy (EYA), we’re passionate about creating a nurturing and inspiring environment—not only for the children we care for but also for the dedicated professionals on our team.

When you join the EYA family, you become part of a supportive community that values Respect, Ambition, and Passion. We believe in rewarding hard work, promoting well-being, and fostering personal and professional growth.

Discover the 3B Employee Benefits

We designed our 3B Employee Benefits program to ensure you feel supported, appreciated, and inspired in your career. Here's what you can look forward to:

Belonging

Feeling Valued and Connected

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    Paid Induction Program

    Start strong with comprehensive training and support.

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    Birthday Package

    Enjoy an extra paid day off to celebrate your special day.

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    Long Service Awards

    Receive additional annual leave days based on years of service (up to 5 extra days).

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    Company Events and Awards

    Celebrate individual and team achievements at fun and engaging events.

Being

Prioritising Your Wellbeing

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    24/7 Free Counselling Helpline

    Access confidential support for you and your family anytime.

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    Quarterly Wellbeing Days

    Earn up to 4 extra paid leave days annually by meeting simple criteria.

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    Awe and Wonder Vouchers

    Recognition for going above and beyond.

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    Childcare Discounts

    Enjoy a 50% discount on childcare (25% during probation).

Becoming

Growing Your Career

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    Retail Offers and Discounts

    Exclusive perks through partnerships with ChildCareClub and Bright HR.

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    Refer-a-Friend Bonus

    Receive bonuses for helping us grow our amazing team.

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    Professional Development

    Access tailored training programs and opportunities for career advancement.

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    Menopause Program

    Tailored support for employees to ensure their comfort and well-being.

Why Choose The Early Years Academy?

When you join The Early Years Academy, you’re not just getting a job – you’re stepping into an environment where your well-being, growth, and happiness are priorities. Here's how our approach benefits you:

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    Work-Life Balance

    Flexible benefits, wellbeing days, and childcare discounts allow you to focus on what matters most.

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    Recognition and Support

    From long service awards to daily encouragement, you’ll feel valued every step of the way.

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    Career Growth

    Our professional development opportunities mean your future is as bright as the children you inspire.

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    Peace of Mind

    With a free counselling helpline and team events, you’ll know you’re part of a supportive community.

What Our Employees Say ...

We’re proud of the workplace culture we’ve built, and our employees agree! With a 5-star rating on Indeed, our team consistently praises the supportive environment, strong leadership, and rewarding nature of their roles.

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Amazing place to work

Nursery Manager

Working at The Early Years Academy is by far the best decision I have made. The support received from our head of childcare and directors has been amazing. They always strive for excellence and want to develop all aspects of business with children, families and staff at the forefront of what they do. Encouraging staff to better understand their ethos through training and mentoring.

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Supportive and fun

Nursery Manager

The company policies highlight the EYA’s commitment to creating a positive workplace, rewarding dedication, and fostering a strong sense of community​. Our benefits package is very employee driven with Mental Health and Wellbeing as a strong focus. As a small Nursery our staff team is close and works as family to support our parents and carers. Regular training and meetings ensure that everyone is kept up to date and challenged to learn more and stretch their own knowledge. Working with my colleague's makes every day easier and I know that I am supported by a great team.

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A wonderful place to work

Room Leader

Everyday is with exciting opportunities to develop children’s curiosity about the world. I love the company ethos(being, becoming and belonging) and the use of nature and real life opportunities for the children. Management are supportive, encouraging staff to strive to be their best self, offering CPD opportunities and valuing staffs ideas. There’s lots of different incentives, like birthday days off, awards evening and wellbeing days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely! We provide full training, a paid induction, and ongoing development opportunities to help you succeed, whether you’re experienced or starting fresh.

Most benefits, like the counselling helpline and professional development opportunities, are available immediately. Discounts and some perks, such as the childcare discount, are available during or after the probation period.

We actively encourage career progression. From tailored training programmes to leadership roles, we’ll help you advance and achieve your ambitions.

You can earn up to 4 extra paid days off each year by meeting simple well-being criteria. It’s our way of encouraging and rewarding your self-care.

Ready To Join Us?

We’re looking for passionate Early Years Educators to join The EYA team. Take the next step in your career and make a real impact on the lives of young children.

Join Our Team


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