Early Years Educator

Dulwich Wood Nursery School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery school is looking for an Early Years Educator to support a group of three and four-year-olds. Candidates should have a level 3 childcare qualification and experience working with children. The position offers 36 hours per week on a term-time only contract, and emphasizes outdoor learning. The salary range is £30,569.00 - £33,890.00 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, ideally in a nursery or primary school.
• Keen to develop professionally and learn with others.
• Resilient, positive person with a 'can-do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Become a key person to a group of children.
• Support outdoor learning in gardens and local woods.
• Adapt planning based on children's explorations.

Skills

Creative

Patient

Resourceful

Energetic

Adaptable

Good ICT skills

Good written communication

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C+)

Job description

Early Years Educator

Dulwich Wood Nursery is looking for talented and motivated Early Years Educator to join our team and become a key person to a group of fantastic three and four year olds.

Dulwich Wood Nursery is a happy, friendly place serving a diverse, multicultural community. If you join our team you will be well supported through professional development and have the chance to work with wonderful children and a dedicated staff.

We have amazing outdoor learning spaces and are passionate about outdoor learning so you must have a pair of wellies and be excited about working outside with children in the gardens and our local woods.

We are committed to a play‑based child‑centred approach to learning. Our planning is adapted "in the moment" in response to children's explorations and fascinations.

Our school is a 2-minute walk from Sydenham Hill train station and just 15 minutes' walk from Gipsy Hill station.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is creative, patient, resourceful, energetic and adaptable. Has experience of working with children (ideally in a nursery or primary school)
• Has a level 3 childcare qualification or equivalent qualification. Has GCSE English and Maths (Grade C+) or equivalent. Is keen to develop professionally and learn with and from others
• Has good ICT skills and written communication skills. Is a resilient, positive person with a 'can-do' attitude

This post is a 'term time only' contract. Working hours: 36 per week.

The salary for this position is Grade 7 SCP 14 - 25.

(Actual salary £30,569.00 - £33,890.00)

This post will be a 1‑year contract in the first instance.

If you would like to find out more about the role and see our fantastic Early Years provision please call to arrange a visit with our Deputy Head Teacher Olivia Greenaway.

Closing date: Monday 24 th November

Interview date: Thursday 27 th November

Start date: Monday 5 th January 2026

We hope that you will be able to visit our school and see our wonderful provision prior to interview. Please contact the Nursery office on to arrange a suitable time.

As a School we are committed to safeguarding. All applicants will be required to make an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

Application packs are available from the School Office -