Early Years Teacher

Islington Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Greater London is seeking a passionate Early Years Teacher to lead high-quality curriculum delivery for children aged 0-5 years at their nursery. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children. This role demands collaboration with a dedicated team to create an inclusive learning environment.

Benefits

Up to 31 days leave per year

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Competitive pay including London Living Wage

Excellent local government pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Must lead high quality curriculum delivery for children aged 0-5 years.
• Experience in early years education and able to implement high quality practice.
• Understanding of safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Lead outstanding early years practice to ensure all children reach their full potential.
• Maintain a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team at the nursery.

Skills

Leadership in early years education

Strong understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Qualified Early Years Teacher

Job description

About The Role

Are you ready for a new and exciting challenge? This is an exciting opportunity to take on a new challenge and join our highly motivated and skilled team at Packington Children’s Centre as we continue to deliver outstanding early years education and care. We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and passionate Early Years Teacher to lead high quality curriculum delivery and early years practice for children aged 0-5 years.

Packington Children’s Centre operates over two nursery sites one at Popham Road catering predominantly for children under 3 years and another nursery site at Bentham Court providing childcare for children aged 2-5 years. This position is for our under three's nursery site at Popham Road.

The successful candidate will be an experienced and qualified Early Years Teacher and able to implement high quality early years’ practice demonstrating a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). They will be confident to lead outstanding early years practice to ensure all children reach their full potential, particularly in the prime areas of learning and development. The role requires a collaborative approach, working closely with a dedicated team to maintain a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating learning environment that supports every child.

To arrange a visit please or discuss the post further please contact Louise Keane Head of Nursery or Ana Sevilla Executive Head on 020 7527 2713.

Packington Children’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; all posts are subject to a satisfactory DBS checks.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing the recruitment process internally and will reach out directly should we require external support. Thank you for your understanding.

Working for the team, service and our organisation

Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has equal chance to thrive.

To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

Our Offer to You

We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include:

• Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
• A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
• Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Local discounts, health and beauty therapists, and more!

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

Workforce Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our workforce strategy places equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel they belong and can safely express their thoughts, ideas, and challenges, without fear of judgement or discrimination.

We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of any protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act, including but not limited to race, disability, sexual orientation, sex, religion and belief, age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. Any incidents of discrimination will be promptly investigated and addressed in line with our HR policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all colleagues.

We use to identify and address disparities, ensuring that our policies and practices are transparent and impactful in promoting a diverse representation of backgrounds and perspectives at all levels of the organisation. We look at inequality through an intersectional lens, recognising that different aspects of someone’s identity can combine to create unique experiences of discrimination and disadvantage.

We know that advancing diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey, and we must listen to our colleagues and learn where we can further improve. We work closely with our Colleague Forums and Trade Unions, supported by active allies from our Corporate Management Team, to monitor and evaluate our practices, identify barriers, and empower colleagues to promote equality and inclusion in the workplace.

Every one of us has a role to play in making Islington Council a truly inclusive workplace. By living out our CARE (collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering) values every day and embedding the principles of equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work, we can all actively contribute to empowering people and creating a more equal Islington.

Pre‑Employment Checks

Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre‑employment checks. These may include:

• Proof of address
• Evidence of any name changes (if)
• Right to work in the UK
• Overseas criminal record check (if applicable)
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health clearance
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable)

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The post is subject to

Enhanced DBS check with children barred list, qualifications check and 3/5 years referencing.

Disability Confident Scheme

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.