Nurturing EYFS Educator: Inspire Young Minds

Bright Start Nursery; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Start Nursery in Greater London is seeking passionate Early Years Educators focused on delivering high-quality education and care. You will plan and deliver stimulating learning experiences while supporting children's development and wellbeing.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of the EYFS framework, experience in early years settings, and is committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for children. This role demands a warm and professional approach with strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience using digital learning journals.
• Warm, nurturing, and responsive to children's needs.
• Professional and reliable with a commitment to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver stimulating learning experiences.
• Carry out observations of children's learning.
• Maintain a commitment to safeguarding and children's welfare.
• Develop nurturing relationships with children.

Skills

Strong knowledge of the EYFS and child development

Ability to communicate effectively with parents

Experience working in a nursery or early years setting

Strong organisational skills

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Job description

To deliver exceptional early years education and care that supports each child’s learning, wellbeing, and development. Early Years Educators play a key role in creating a safe, inspiring, and nurturing environment where children can thrive while upholding Bright Start Nursery’s values, policies, and high standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Deliver High-Quality Teaching & Learning

• Plan, prepare, and deliver stimulating learning experiences based on children’s interests and developmental needs.
• Implement the EYFS curriculum effectively across all areas of learning and development.
• Use a range of teaching strategies, open-ended resources, and purposeful play to extend children’s learning.
• Support children’s language development through high-quality interactions, modelling vocabulary, and encouraging communication.

2. Observation, Assessment & Planning

• Carry out accurate observations of children’s learning using approved systems (e.g., Famly).
• Record progress, identify next steps, and contribute to individual learning plans.
• Work with the team to plan high-quality activities and continuous provision enhancements.
• Participate in regular planning meetings and contribute ideas confidently.

3. Safeguarding & Welfare

• Maintain an unwavering commitment to safeguarding and follow all procedures rigorously.
• Identify and report concerns immediately in line with nursery policy.
• Ensure the environment is safe, clean, and risk assessed throughout the day.
• Promote children’s health and wellbeing through safe supervision, hygiene practices, and emotional support.

4. Building Positive Relationships

• Develop nurturing, respectful relationships with children that support secure attachments.
• Build strong partnerships with parents through daily communication and regular updates.
• Model professional behaviour at all times and support colleagues respectfully.

5. Environment, Routines & Organisation

• Set up and maintain purposeful, inviting learning areas and continuous provision.
• Follow routines (mealtimes, toilet training, sleep, transitions) calmly and consistently.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and resource management throughout the day.

6. Professional Conduct & Teamwork

• Work collaboratively with room leaders and colleagues to ensure consistency in practice.
• Attend staff meetings, training, and supervisions as required.
• Reflect on practice and seek opportunities for development.
• Follow all nursery policies including confidentiality, safeguarding, health and safety, equal opportunities, and behaviour management.

Person Specification

• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and child development.
• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding and commitment to children’s welfare.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and children.
• Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative.
• SEND experience or training.
• Experience using digital learning journals.
• Additional training in child development, behaviour support, or early communication.
• Warm, nurturing, and responsive to children’s needs.
• Professional, reliable, and committed to high standards of care.
• Creative thinker with a passion for early years education.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Other

• Empathy to manage challenging behaviours or situations calmly.
• Motivation and drive to work in a busy, fast-paced early years environment.