Waverley Education Foundation – Waverley School Primary
Waverley Education Foundation (WEF), part of the Waverley Education Foundation Trust, is located at Yardley Green Road, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5QA. We are looking for a Level 3 Early Years Educator (Grade 3 SCP £27,254 – £33,699, Approximate Actual salary £23,933) to start in September 2026.
WEF is a Multi‑Academy Trust that operates Waverley School and Waverley Studio College, serving approximately 2,000 pupils across the trust. We develop, broker and deliver services that support learning, leadership, management and improve outcomes for children and young people.
Waverley School is an all‑through school for pupils aged 4‑19, with a Primary and Secondary Resource Base for pupils with cognition and learning difficulties. Waverley Studio College is a specialist academy for 14–19‑year‑olds offering both academic and vocational qualifications. Both schools were graded ‘Good’ in their Section 5 Ofsted inspections in September 2021 and September 2022 respectively.
Our core values of Humanity, Equality, Aspiration and Respect support our vision to create a learning community where we work together to achieve excellence in everything we do.
The primary phase of Waverley School is larger than average. We have state‑of‑the‑art facilities for learning, teaching and training and a strong staff team committed to the learning and development of all our pupils. In September we will launch our new nursery with 42 places for 2‑4‑year‑olds. We believe outdoor provision is a second classroom, messy play is serious learning, and every child deserves the best start.
Role
You will work within our Nursery provision, supporting the Nursery Teacher and working closely with our Senior Leader for EYFS and the wider Early Years team. You will play a key role in delivering a high‑quality, play‑based EYFS curriculum across all seven areas of learning, with a strong emphasis on Communication and Language and Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED). High‑quality free‑flow, all‑weather outdoor learning is a core part of our practice and is non‑negotiable. You will help create a safe, stimulating and enabling environment where children feel secure, confident and motivated to learn through purposeful play.
Qualifications and Experience
- Holds a full and relevant Early Years qualification at the appropriate Level and has experience working within the EYFS, ideally in Nursery
- Has a secure understanding of child development and what high‑quality Early Years practice looks like in action
- Is passionate about play‑based learning, outdoor provision and high‑quality adult‑child interactions
- Can build strong, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues, recognising that many of our families speak English as an Additional Language
- Can contribute to observations, assessment and identifying next steps to support children’s progress from their starting points
- Supports children’s language development, emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour, in line with EYFS expectations
- Is keen to work as part of a collaborative EYFS team and contribute positively to the wider life of the school
Benefits
- A spacious, well‑resourced nursery environment with continuous indoor and outdoor free‑flow provision
- A supportive and knowledgeable Senior Leadership Team with a strong understanding of Early Years practice; EYFS Lead is a Director of Learning for Early Years
- Access to high‑quality professional development, including EYFS‑focused CPD, coaching and a developing local EYFS network
- Happy, confident and diverse children who make every day rewarding and joyful
Application Process
We warmly welcome prospective candidates to visit the setting prior to application. The successful candidate will need to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the school application form will be accepted.
Closing Date
12/06/26
Interviews: 18/06/26
