Early Years Educator

Academics; Stafford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics are currently looking for dedicated and qualified Early Years Educators to join our team across partnership nurseries and mainstream primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. This flexible and temporary role offers varied experiences, work-life balance, and is suitable for those returning to the workforce on a full or part-time basis.

Responsibilities include delivering EYFS‑appropriate lessons and activities, maintaining a safe, nurturing environment, and supporting children's early

Qualifications

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (or equivalent).
• GCSE English and Maths Grade 4/C or above or Functional Skills Level 2 as minimum.
• Previous experience working with young children in a nursery or primary school setting (UK).
• Be happy to travel to partnership nurseries and primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent by 8.30am with sometimes short notice for on‑the‑day supply.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers to deliver EYFS‑appropriate lessons and activities.
• Provide high standards of care in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Support children's early literacy, numeracy, communication, and personal development.
• Encourage independence, positive behaviour, and social interaction.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare

Job description

Academics are currently looking for dedicated and qualified Early Years Educators to join our team. You will work across our partnership nurseries and mainstream primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent.

This flexible and temporary role is ideal for Early Years Educators and Practitioners who are seeking varied experience in a variety of schools, a work-life balance, or those returning to the workforce on a full or part time basis.

Responsibilities of a Early Years Educator:

• Work alongside teachers and fellow practitioners to deliver fun EYFS appropriate lessons and activities.
• Provide high standards of care, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Supporting children's early literacy, numeracy, communication, and personal development.
• To encourage independence, positive behaviour, and social interaction.

For this role, applicants who apply must have:

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (or equivalent).
• A good level of literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 or Grade C and above/Functional Skills Level 2 in the minimum required).
• Previous experience working with young children in a nursery or primary school setting (in the UK).
• Be happy to travel and to be able to get to our partnership nurseries and primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent by 8.30am with sometimes only 30-60 minute's notice for our on the day supply requirements.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.
• Paediatric First Aid (or to be willing to work towards).

Please be aware that your daily rate will be dependent upon experience, prior qualifications, training, and the client rate that is currently available

Academics are a leading national education agency that specialises in the recruitment of permanent, long and short term supply teachers and support staff. As an Academic's Early Years Educator you will have a dedicated consultant who will support you with your career and who will give you access to a variety of opportunities, all at great rates of pay!

We are an agency that are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of our staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, which include an Enhanced DBS check, full work history, references and an interview.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.