Early Years Educator (Primary)
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, SW16 5UQ |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 28 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an excellent EYE with:
• Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification;
• Experience of working in the early years foundation stage (EYFS), preferably in a school setting;
• Excellent skills in working constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these;
• Experience of working with children with diverse needs, including SEND
• Evidence of ongoing professional development; attendance on courses, INSET, personal study;
• English and maths qualifications to at least GCSE grade C (level 4);
• Computer literacy: ability to carry out a variety of general ICT tasks e.g. upload photographs;
• Demonstrable commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people, and an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to safeguarding;
• A Paediatric first aid certificate or be willing to undertake this prior to appointment on appointment.
Our inclusive and highly skilled leadership team bring a range of experience and insight to their roles and are committed to providing an exceptional and enriching education for all.
What the school offers its staff
As a Woodmansterne staff member, you can expect regular research based and relevant professional development, opportunities to work across phases, be creative and take risks in your teaching, and work closely with colleagues in planning and training. You will be an integral part of this happy, community school and supported by experienced and supportive leaders.
Why should you come and work for us?
• We have fantastic children and families (many schools say that, but we really do);
• We have amazing new buildings (our secondary building won an award for technological architecture from CIAT1) with two fantastic libraries, dedicated ICT suites, specialist food rooms, science labs, music studio & provisions, ICT rich learning spaces and a huge outside space including a large playing field, 2 MUGA's, edible garden and Trim Trail;
• Reduced price wrap around care if your child/ren attend Play Professional's after school club provision (either at Woodmansterne or another school);
• Our exciting, enriched, curriculum is pupil-centred aimed at capturing every child’s full learning potential;
• We are committed to staff well-being and have a well-being committee who arrange book clubs, get-togethers, well-being INSETs, exercise classes and well-being activities, as well as working closely with leaders to improve staff well-being;
• A commitment to personalised professional development and opportunities for career growth;
• We have a cohesive, friendly, highly-skilled and passionate staff body, who are completely committed to Woodmansterne’s values and ethos;
• Access to Cyclescheme;
• Free refreshments (tea, coffee and sugar) in our wonderful spacious staffrooms and work areas;
• Delicious food cooked by our Chefs in Schools team at affordable prices;
• The uniqueness of our all-through provision means exciting opportunities for cross-phase collaboration between primary and secondary;
• We have strong partnerships with families, the local community, other Lambeth schools and Teaching Alliances.
Further details about the role
Position is FIXED TERM, 1 Year
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.