Nursery Practitioner | Outstanding Girls' School | Newham

Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator (ASAP Start)

Location: Newham, East/Inner London

School Type: Outstanding Secondary School & On-Site Early Years Provision (Co-educational, Ages 11–18 with Early Learning Center)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Long-Term Contract

Hours: 36 hours per week (Term-Time Only or All-Year-Round options considered)

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Start

An Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ secondary school and Sixth Form in the London Borough of Newham is seeking a passionate, nurturing, and skilled Nursery Practitioner to join their on-site Early Years provision immediately. Situated in a dynamic, culturally diverse East London hub renowned for educational innovation and community spirit, this immediate appointment offers a rare opportunity for a qualified Early Years educator to deliver inspiring early childhood care and foundational learning within a flagship school campus—supporting the young children of staff and local families.

About the Role

Stepping into our purpose-built Early Years center for an immediate start, you will play an integral role in bringing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum to life for babies, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Working closely with Room Leaders and the Early Years Manager, you will curate stimulating play-based learning zones, observe and document developmental milestones, and foster a secure, joyful environment where young learners build curiosity, communication skills, and emotional confidence.

• Environment: A bright, modern early learning hub featuring dedicated age-group playrooms, sensory exploration areas, secure outdoor discovery gardens, and access to wider school campus amenities

• Culture: A warm, inclusive, and child-centered team dedicated to high-quality early intervention, safeguarding excellence, positive attachment, and collaborative family partnerships

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and facilitate creative, play-led EYFS activities that nurture physical, cognitive, linguistic, and social-emotional growth across all seven areas of learning.

• Act as a dedicated Key Person for an assigned group of children, conducting regular developmental observations, maintaining accurate digital learning journals, and tailoring next-step support to individual needs.

• Cultivate warm, transparent relationships with parents and carers through daily handovers, regular progress updates, and termly developmental consultations.

• Uphold rigorous health, safety, and hygiene standards across all indoor and outdoor nursery spaces, strictly adhering to safeguarding protocols, risk assessments, and pediatric first aid procedures.

• Support seamless transitions for children moving between nursery rooms and prepare preschool cohorts for their smooth progression into primary reception classes.

Requirements

• Full and relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 Diploma in Childcare & Education, CACHE Level 3, NVQ Level 3, or a BA in Early Childhood Studies).

• Proven hands-on experience working as a Nursery Practitioner or Early Years Educator within an Ofsted-registered nursery, preschool, or EYFS setting.

• Comprehensive working knowledge of the statutory EYFS framework, child development milestones, observational assessment methods, and safeguarding/child protection standards.

• Valid Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to complete immediately upon appointment) alongside strong awareness of nursery hygiene and safety regulations.

• Exceptional communication skills, patience, energy, and a genuine passion for inspiring and caring for young children.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Inner London Early Years / Support Staff Scale (commensurate with qualifications and early years experience).

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), generous annual leave allowance, dedicated funding for early years continuous professional development (CPD), and comprehensive staff wellbeing benefits across the school campus.

How to Apply

Due to the immediate requirement for an ASAP start, candidates are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible. Please send your updated CV and completed application form for prompt review and interview scheduling.