Senior Early Years Educator
London Borough of Islington
About The Role
Senior Early Years Educator - Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
| Contract: | Permanent, 35 hours per week, All Year Round |
| Salary Range: | NJC Scale 5 |
| Actual Salary: | £35,493 - £37,077 per annum |
| Required for: | Mid-January 2027 |
Are you an inspiring Early Years practitioner ready to take the next step in your career? Join our award-winning team at Ambler as a Senior Early Years Educator.
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic practitioner passionate about giving every child the best start in life. You will deliver high-quality, child-centred care and education, model excellent practice and support colleagues to create a nurturing, inclusive and language-rich environment where every child can thrive.
If you are committed to improving outcomes for children and families, we would love to hear from you!
Hours: A range of shifts between 8am and 6pm, all year round.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Excellent communication and organisational, with the ability to support and inspire colleagues.
- A genuine passion for working with young children, with patience, empathy and a nurturing approach.
- Strong knowledge and experience of delivering high-quality care and education for babies and young children.
- A secure understanding of the EYFS and the ability to plan and deliver engaging experiences that meet children's individual needs.
- The ability to observe, assess and document children's learning and development effectively.
- The confidence to model excellent practice, work collaboratively and contribute to whole-school priorities and initiatives.
- A commitment to improving outcomes for all children and families, including through effective multi-agency working.
- A strong understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and relevant policies and procedures.
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 15 November 2026
Short-listing: Monday 16 November 2026
Interviews: Monday 23 November 2026
Please apply online at https://jobs.islington.gov.uk/ If you need any assistance, please email [email protected] quoting reference: AMB2608.