Early Years Practitioner

Independent Association of Prep Schools; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in London seeks a qualified Early Years Practitioner for a fixed-term position from September 2025 to August 2026. The role involves engaging with young children, implementing play-based learning, and contributing to educational planning. The successful candidate will thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment dedicated to child welfare and effective learning.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in effective learning characteristics.
• Sound knowledge of EYFS.
• Qualified Early Years Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to innovative planning.
• Work with children aged 18 months to 3 years.
• Implement a play-based approach to learning.

Skills

Interest in effective learning

Knowledge of EYFS

Innovative planning contribution

Education

Early Years qualification

Job description

The successful candidate will have a keen interest in the characteristics of effective learning, have a sound knowledge of the EYFS, contribute to innovative planning and be a key person.

Detail

EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER (FIXED TERM)

September 2025 – August 2026

42.5 hour per week

Dulwich College is committed to cultivating a vibrant educational environment driven by our core values of purpose, kindness and joy. We provide exceptional teaching, scholarship, and learning both inside and outside the classroom, nurturing an inspiring and dynamic atmosphere for our community. As a world-renowned boys' school, we educate 1,700 pupils aged 7 to 18, alongside a co-educational kindergarten and infants’ school, DUCKS, with 230 young learners. With a dedicated team of over 600 staff, we are proud of our beautiful and historic 70-acre campus in south London, where every individual is encouraged to thrive.

DUCKS Kindergarten is seeking a qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our team working with children aged 18 months to 3 years. The working hours will be 8.00am - 5.00pm, Monday -Friday.

The successful candidate will have a keen interest in the characteristics of effective learning, have a sound knowledge of the EYFS, contribute to innovative planning and be a key person. We have a strong play-based approach to learning within a well-resourced environment.

Further information can be found in the candidate pack.

Closing date: 4.00pm on Wednesday 18 June 2025

Interview date: Week commencing 23 June 2025

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