Early Years Educator (one full-time & one part-time)

Teaching Vacancies; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent primary school in London is seeking two Early Years Educators to help support the development and care of nursery and infant age pupils. Responsibilities include creating a safe learning environment, engaging with parents, and contributing to the overall classroom management. The ideal candidate holds a Level 2 qualification in Early Years Education. Applications can be sent to [e-mail]. Closing date: 21st November 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience working with nursery and infant age pupils.
• Ability to create a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Participation in planning and evaluation of learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and care of nursery and infant pupils.
• Contribute to classroom management and preparation.
• Engage in professional discussions and meetings.

Skills

Level 2 qualification in Early Years

Ability to work as part of a team

Strong communication skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

What skills and experience we’re looking for

We are looking for two Early Years Educators with at least a level 2 qualification to become part of our team.

You will be assisting in supporting the overall development and care of nursery and infant age pupils, contributing to the smooth running of the class and the maintenance of a safe and stimulating learning environment.

1. Participating in the provision of a safe and stimulating learning environment.
2. Participating in the provision of a full and balanced range of learning activities, ensuring the care and well‑being of pupils, and maintaining positive links with parents and professionals working with the school.

• Working as a member of a team in the development, planning and evaluation of a full and balanced range of activities which meet the emotional, physical, social and intellectual needs of the pupils.
• Participating in professional discussion and meetings with staff and others as necessary.
• Participating in the arrangements for mounting and displaying of children’s work.
• Participating in the preparation of the classroom before pupils arrive, and with classroom management during lessons, preparing (to use toys, play equipment and materials, setting up play areas and large toys both indoors and out of doors), and at the end of the session general clearing and tidying up.
• Sharing in making decisions and recommendations about practice, routines and use of space to maximise the potential of the school experience for every pupil.
• Contributing to the selection and making of resources and helping to care and maintain equipment, plants and animals in good condition.
• Participating in the general life of the school (PTA events, parents’ meetings, outings etc).

What the school offers its staff

Our values – academic excellence, creativity and social intelligence – are at the heart of everything we do at Charles Dickens Primary School. We give each of these values equal weighting and through a knowledge-rich curriculum, engaging teaching, great relationships and strong partnerships, we work hard to ensure that Charles Dickens is the best possible primary school experience for every child.

Our curriculum is broadly traditional but reflective of our multicultural community and unique location in London. It is carefully crafted by subject specialists to ensure children move on to the next stage of their education with the language, knowledge and experience to show a broad and deep understanding of each subject. Children begin learning about the world around them, what has come before and the importance of writing in order to be able to change the world for the better in the future.

The creative arts sit proudly in our provision. Our large arts teaching team and strong partnerships with arts organisations reflect our commitment to teaching music, art, drama and dance. In each of these subjects, children are given the time, experiences and freedom to apply their learning and create beautiful works. We showcase these each term in our ‘open house’ events with parents alongside other public performances and exhibitions.

Alongside the academic and creative learning, we want our children to be happy while with us and to develop a ‘wellbeing’ toolkit to take them on into adolescence and adulthood. Our approach is built around the importance of self-knowledge and then having the right words to describe a feeling, its cause and if desirable, how to feel better. Alongside this, children are given responsibilities, freedoms, a voice and the opportunity to lead. The UNICEF rights of the child are ‘lived’ throughout the school and as such, we were designated a UNICEF Rights Respecting Gold School in January 2019.

We have a skilled pastoral team who ensure that every child gets the support they need to feel ready to take on the next opportunities, responsibilities and challenges that life offers.

We are an academy and part of The Charter Schools Educational Trust, a family of schools with the shared vision to transforms lives through the power of inclusive education.

Further details about the role

To apply please go to the “join us” section of The Charter School Educational Trust Website to download an application form and job description. Please send all applications to [e-mail] (please specify if you are applying for the full time or part time position).

If you have any further questions about the role, please contact our HR Team via [e-mail].

Please note CVs are not accepted.

No agencies please.

Closing Date: 21st November 2025

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for children, staff and visitors and to promoting a culture in which everyone feels confident about sharing any and all concerns they may have about their own safety and well‑being or the safety and well‑being of others. Our aim is to safeguard and promote the welfare of children by protecting them from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking robust action to enable all children to have the best outcomes possible.