Early Years Educator

shangang Keji Industrial CO LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Education is seeking an Early Years Educator to join a South East London prep school in Greenwich starting January 2027. This full-time role is for two terms, teaching a Pre School class of 3 and 4 year olds with a small group size.

Applicants should have experience in Nursery, EYFS and/or KS1, and be willing to undergo safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS. The school emphasizes high standards, caring staff, and holistic development.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Nursery, EYFS or KS1.
• Commitment to safeguarding and willingness to undergo DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Pre School class of 3 and 4 year olds (class size ~10–12).
• Deliver engaging early years education aligned with EYFS.
• Support children’s learning through play and structured activities.

Skills

EYFS experience

Nursery teaching

KS1 exposure

Job description

Role: Early Years Educator

Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.

Start Date: January 2027

Location: South East London - Greenwich

Contract Term: 2 term contract

Salary: £27,000 - £40,000

A leading independent prep school in South East London (Greenwich area) are seeking an EYFS Educator for January 2027. This is a full time role, initially for two terms.

This independent school aims to provide a first‑class education, where every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential within a broad range of academic, cultural, and sporting opportunities. They endeavour to uphold the values of respect, kindness, loyalty, and honesty, which are central to all that the school does. Learning is an adventure in the Pre‑Prep, where small class sizes, well‑qualified and caring staff and excellent teaching enable children from the age of 3 to reach their full potential.

This role will entail teaching a Pre School class of 3 and 4 year olds (class size around 10-12) and the successful applicant will have experience of teaching, Nursery, EYFS and or KS1.

Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check