Early Years Educator
• Nursery School
• Full time (Term-time only)
• 8.30am – 4.00pm
• Merton
• Start Date: ASAP
A warm and welcoming, term-time only nursery school in the London Borough of Merton is seeking a dedicated Early Years Educator (Level 3) to join their team from January 2025 on a full-time basis.
The Role
As an Early Years Educator, you will be working with children aged 2–4 years, supporting their learning and development within a nurturing EYFS environment. You will work closely with teachers and fellow Early Years professionals to deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences tailored to each child’s needs.
Key responsibilities include:
• Acting as a key worker for up to 10 children
• Planning and leading a range of creative, play-based learning activities
• Completing observations and assessments using online software
• Building strong relationships with parents and providing daily and termly updates
• Supporting children with additional needs and working alongside relevant professionals
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must:
• Hold a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (suitable for EYFS ratios)
• Have strong Early Years experience
• Be an enthusiastic and proactive team player
• Demonstrate a reliable, committed, and caring approach
This role is offered on a full-time, term-time only contract from January 2025 through to July 2025 (and longer if happy).
The Nursery
This well-regarded nursery school is located in Merton and is known for its inclusive ethos and strong community values. The nursery benefits from a supportive and experienced leadership team, modern facilities, and a variety of stimulating indoor and outdoor learning spaces. Staff are valued and supported, creating a positive and collaborative working environment.
If this role is of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV detailing your Early Years qualifications and experience.
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.