3 month contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• The Early Years Educator will work as an Early Years Teacher to deliver a high‑quality learning environment that stimulates, challenges, and supports children’s interests while meeting their individual developmental needs. The postholder will contribute to creating an engaging Early Years curriculum that enables children aged 2–5 to achieve at or above expected levels across all areas of learning.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Oversee the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for children aged 2–5.
  
• Lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of a high‑quality curriculum rooted in anti‑discriminatory practice.
  
• Provide stimulating, challenging, and engaging learning experiences tailored to children’s needs and interests.
  
• Act as key person for an allocated group of children.
  
• Assess and monitor children’s development through observations, achievement recording, and maintaining high‑quality developmental records.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working directly with children under 5 in a group day‑care environment.
  
• Experience working effectively as part of a team in a childcare or early years setting.
  
• Experience using IT systems and digital tools relevant to childcare practice.
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a registered Teacher Reference Number.
  
• Enhanced DBS check (satisfactory).
  
• Demonstrable knowledge of EYFS and child development principles
  

Additional information to note

• Working hours: 30 hours per week
  
• 1 Forge Place, London, Camden, NW1 8DQ, United Kingdom
  
• Interview will take place at Harmood Children Centre, 1 Forge Place, Ferdinand Street, London, NW1 8DQ
  
• Monday to Friday 9.00am to 3.00pm, for 13 weeks
  
• Enhanced DBS required.
  
• We work on Bi weekly payment schedule
  

The role closes on 17^th April 2026, apply ASAP.