Early years educator (part time) in London

Join Our Outstanding and Award-Winning Team at Treehouse Nursery Schools, Treehouse Breakfast and After School Club, Wanstead!

Treehouse Nursery School in East London is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a passionate and skilled Early Years Educator. As a UNICEF Rights Respecting Nursery committed to fostering children’s personal, emotional, and social development, we are seeking a dedicated professional who shares our values and vision to join our outstanding team.

At Treehouse, we are proud to be a Rights Respecting Nursery School, embedding the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into every aspect of our practice. We actively nurture children’s understanding of their rights, ensuring they feel valued, listened to, and empowered within a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and our sequenced curriculum, supporting children’s holistic development.
• Actively embed rights-respecting principles into daily practice, encouraging respect, empathy, and positive relationships.
• Work collaboratively with a dedicated team of educators to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support children during key routines, including after‑school provision, play opportunities, and transitions.
• Participate in training and reflective practice, contributing to the continuous improvement of our provision.

This is a part‑time position, Monday to Friday, 1:00pm – 6:00pm, supporting our afternoon and after‑school provision.

This role is more than a job, it is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. You will join a growing organisation with ambitious goals and a compassionate ethos, where staff are supported, valued, and encouraged to develop professionally. The nursery is conveniently located just moments from Wanstead Station (Central Line), with multiple bus routes stopping directly outside for easy commuting.

We are looking for a Level 2 or Level 3‑qualified Early Years Educator who has:

• Experience delivering high-quality practice within an Outstanding EYFS framework.
• A strong commitment to promoting children’s rights and amplifying children’s voices.
• Creativity, empathy, and a genuine passion for nurturing curiosity and independence.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and a deep commitment to supporting children’s learning and wellbeing.

• Contract: Part‑Time (1–6pm, Monday–Friday)
• A collaborative and inspiring work environment.
• A CPD culture fully committed to evidence‑based teaching and learning development.
• An opportunity to work alongside motivated and passionate colleagues in a positive, purposeful, and ambitious nursery setting.
• Access to a leadership mentoring programme tailored for aspiring staff taking on leadership roles.
• Holiday allowance of 33 days (pro rata), plus 3 additional paid days when the nursery is closed during Christmas and New Year.
• Day off on your Birthday Leave (pro rata).
• Access to a dedicated employee well‑being committee and an active employee forum with assigned representatives.
• All additional wellbeing, counselling, financial, medical, and support benefits remain included as outlined above.

Treehouse Nursery Schools is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.

If you are passionate about early years education and want to be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking, and values‑driven team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help us continue nurturing confident, compassionate, and curious young learners.