At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a nurturing nursery, delivering high-quality early years education and creating engaging learning experiences.
- Company: A welcoming primary school in Chiswick with a small, supportive nursery environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dedicated support, professional development, and a beautiful school setting.
- Other info: Join a friendly team focused on collaboration and creativity in education.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young children's lives in a close-knit community.
- Qualifications: Level 6 qualification in Early Years and experience in an Early Years setting.
The predicted salary is between 26250 - 26250 £ per year.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and caring Level 6 Early Years Educator to play a key role in leading our small, nurturing nursery within our beautiful one-form entry primary school in the heart of Chiswick. With just 13 children, our nursery provides a calm, family-like environment where every child is known, valued, and supported to flourish. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about early childhood education and is ready to help manage the day-to-day running of the nursery as part of our wider Early Years team.
Working closely with our Reception Teacher, you will ensure a seamless transition between Nursery and Reception, sharing ideas, planning opportunities, and creating a cohesive Early Years experience for our youngest learners. You will also be supported by a dedicated Teaching Assistant, enabling you to deliver outstanding care and education.
About the Role
- Help lead the daily operation of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care and education.
- Work collaboratively with the Reception Teacher to plan, develop and deliver a high-quality Early Years curriculum across the Foundation Stage.
- Lead and support your dedicated Teaching Assistant, fostering a positive and effective team environment.
- Create a warm, stimulating, and inspiring learning environment where every child can thrive.
- Plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework.
- Build strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Observe, assess and monitor children's progress, maintaining accurate records and planning next steps in learning.
- Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are consistently implemented.
- Contribute to the continued development and success of our Early Years provision within the wider school community.
We’re Looking For Someone Who Has:
- A recognised Level 6 qualification in Early Years or an equivalent qualification.
- Experience working within an Early Years setting, ideally with leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
- A thorough understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider Early Years team.
- Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
- A warm, positive, and proactive approach, with a genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development.
What We Offer
- A beautiful school environment in the heart of Chiswick.
- A welcoming one-form entry primary school, where every child is known and valued.
- A small nursery class of just 13 children, allowing for personalised learning and strong relationships.
- A dedicated Teaching Assistant to work alongside you.
- Close collaboration with an experienced Reception Teacher and supportive school leadership.
- A friendly and committed staff team.
- Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.
- A competitive salary, dependent on qualifications and experience.
This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional to make a real impact in a close-knit school community where collaboration, creativity and high-quality early education are at the heart of everything we do. We would love to hear from you if you are ready to take the next step in your Early Years career.
Early Years Educator employer: Aspire People
Join our nurturing nursery team in Chiswick, where we prioritise a family-like environment and personalised learning for every child. As an Early Years Educator, you will benefit from a supportive staff culture, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on young learners' lives in a beautiful school setting. With a small class size and dedicated resources, this role offers a rewarding experience for passionate educators looking to grow in their careers.
