Early Years Educator

Kingswood Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary education institution in Greater London is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Educator to join their friendly team. The role involves creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment, supporting children's development, and working closely with families. The ideal candidate will have an NNEB or equivalent qualification and experience with young children in educational settings. This is a fixed-term position during term time only, offering professional development opportunities and various benefits.

Benefits

Eye-care contribution

Season ticket loan

Cycle scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold an NNEB or equivalent childcare qualification.
• Experience working with young children in a nursery or school setting is essential.
• A warm, caring, and child-centred approach is required.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support children’s learning and development through play-based activities.
• Contribute to observations and assessments.

Skills

Childcare qualification (NNEB or equivalent)

Experience with young children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

NNEB or equivalent childcare qualification

Job description

Salary: Level 1, Scale 4 (Sp 7–10)

Hours: Full Time

Year Round? No- term time only

Permanent? Fixed Term (Spring term)

To Start: As soon as available

For Further Details or to Arrange a Visit: [e-mail] or call 0208 670 3576

Applications Close: 12pm Noon- Monday 5.01.26

Shortlisting: 05.01.26

Interviews: Friday 09.01.26

Job Description

Kingswood Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Early Years Educator (Level 1) to join our friendly and supportive team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality early education within our vibrant nursery and infant provision.

The Role

You will work as part of an experienced early years team to create a nurturing, engaging and inclusive learning environment. Your duties will include supporting children’s learning and development, delivering high-quality play-based activities, contributing to observations and assessments, and working closely with parents and carers.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds an NNEB or equivalent childcare qualification
• Has experience working with young children in a nursery or school setting
• Demonstrates a warm, caring and child-centred approach
• Communicates clearly and positively with children, colleagues and families
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Is committed to safeguarding, equalities and high-quality early years practice

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• A well-resourced early years environment
• A commitment to professional development
• Additional benefits including eye-care contribution, season ticket loan and cycle scheme

How to apply

For an application pack, please contact: [e-mail]

All applications must use the forms supplied below and be submitted using the ‘Apply for Job’ button below, unless an ‘External Link’ appears below – please do not submit CVs, as these cannot be accepted.

Application Deadline: 12 noon, Monday 05.01.26
Interviews: Friday 09.01.26

Kingswood Primary School and Lambeth Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Tagged as: Professional and Support

Application Documents

• EYE-JD-recruitment-pack.doc
• KW-LA-Application-form-LBL.pdf