Early Years Educator - Flexible Hours in Essex, Grays

We are a 3 form entry primary school from Reception to Year 6, which also includes a 52 place Nursery. Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred (HPACH) is a successful academy that was judged outstanding in every category in our March 2025 Ofsted inspection. We work very closely together and share the very best practice and leadership knowledge and capacity to make the education we offer outstanding.

Our shared belief is that children thrive when they feel consistently happy and safe at school and our commitment to excellence is encapsulated in our vision statement: "Excellence, Every child, Every day." Our Core values of: Teamwork, Resilience, Respect, Responsibility and Community underpin everything that happens at Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred.

Our team are committed to every child, and aim to develop confident and creative learners who leave the academy ready for secondary and the world ahead of them. We proudly celebrate our children’s diversity and achievements, from both school and at home.

Whether they are learning English and Maths, Latin or Mandarin, competing in sports, or discussing their dream occupations, we do whatever it takes to ensure our pupils gain the confidence to aspire and flourish in life. At HPACH, we work tirelessly to make sure that every child comes to recognise their own potential. As a result of the exceptional practice at our academy every single day, our children achieve outstanding outcomes each year and we are incredibly proud of them.

Alongside academic achievement, we want our academy to be a safe and caring space for children who are excited and happy to come to school every day to learn, grow and develop. We offer many opportunities for our parents and the local community to share in our students' learning and encourage our parents to attend academy events.

We are looking for an Early Years Educator to work to support the learning of children in the early years classes at Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred, including undertaking occasional class cover as directed.

• Supporting children’s development in all aspects of the EYFS curriculum in Nursery and Reception
• Developing effective practice and ensuring high quality provision for all children
• Monitoring and recording children’s progress and using information as a basis for planning and improving practice and provision
• Working in partnership with parents, valuing and utilising their contribution to support children’s wellbeing, learning and development
• Developing and improving the quality and effectiveness of the EYFS by working collaboratively with the EYFS Teachers and Phase Leader
• Being a key person to a group of children and supporting transitions between Nursery and Reception and other settings
• Developing an inclusive provision and practice to meet the needs of all children and their families
• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age, supporting learning
• Experience of establishing good relationships with parents and families encouraging involvement in education
• The ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding academy roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
• The ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• The ability to relate well to children and adults including managing difficult or conflicting situations

We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve.