At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and development in a fun, engaging environment.
- Company: Join the vibrant team at Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary and term-time only hours for work-life balance.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young children's lives and foster a love for learning.
- Qualifications: Qualified Early Years Educator with experience in early childhood education.
The predicted salary is between 26947 - 28212 £ per year.
About The Role
Qualified Early Years Educator - Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week, Term Time Only
Salary Range: NJC Scale 3
Actual Salary: £26,947 - £28,212 per annum
Required for: October 2026
Are you passionate about supporting children’s experiences and outcomes and promoting a lifelong love of learning, from babies right through to Reception? If you are then we could have the job for you! This is a fantastic opportunity to join our outstanding school and children’s centre and become part of the thriving team at Ambler!
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, creative and committed Qualified Early Years Educator to join our well-established early years team. Currently this role is for our Toddler Room. The successful candidate would need to be able to work a range of shifts between the hours of 8am and 6pm, term time only.
We are looking for candidates with:
- Excellent knowledge and experience of providing high-quality care and education for babies and young children
- Ability to demonstrate and apply a strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
- Ability to plan, prepare and deliver activities for children's individual needs
- Ability to monitor, assess and write quality observations
- Ability to work as part of a team and to follow and embed whole school initiatives
- A commitment to improving outcomes for all our children and families as part of multi-agency team working
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Policies and Procedures in line with school policies and procedures, and Government guidance
At Ambler, we promote equality, challenge discrimination and recognise the positive value that comes from having a truly diverse workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who reflect the diverse community of our school.
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 6th September 2026
Short-listing: Week beginning 7th September 2026
Interviews: Week beginning 14th September 2026
Please apply online at If you need any assistance, please email (email protected) quoting reference: AMB2605.
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Also, this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. An online search will be conducted on shortlisted candidates.
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