Early Years Educator

• Level 3 Qualified
• Primary School
• Bexley
• Term-Time Only
• Start Date: September

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Bexley is seeking a passionate and Level 3 qualified Early Years Educator to join their Early Years team on a full-time, term-time basis.

The Role

You will be joining a supportive Early Years team within the school's Nursery or Reception provision, working alongside experienced teachers and support staff to deliver high-quality, play-based learning. As a key worker, you will help create a nurturing environment where children feel safe, confident and inspired to learn.

The successful candidate will support the planning and delivery of engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, helping children make strong progress across all areas of learning. Responsibilities will include leading small group activities, supporting early phonics and language development, observing and assessing children's progress, and contributing to a stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environment.

This is a full-time role, working during school term time only, with typical hours of 8:30am–4:00pm.

The school

This forward-thinking primary school is part of a well-established multi-academy trust with a strong reputation for providing high-quality education and fostering a positive learning environment. The school places great importance on developing confident, respectful and ambitious learners, with a curriculum that promotes both academic achievement and personal growth.

Staff benefit from a collaborative and supportive culture where professional development is encouraged, and wellbeing is valued. The school works closely with families and the wider community to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive. There is a strong emphasis on inclusion, high expectations, and providing enriching experiences that extend beyond the classroom.

The school is conveniently located with good public transport links and on-site parking available.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Experience working within an Early Years setting.
• A caring, enthusiastic and proactive approach to supporting young children.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.