Early Years Educator

Parkfield Primary School, London, NW4 3PJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday-Friday 8:30AM - 4:12PM (36 hours per week)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Barnet Scalepoints 12 - 15: £33,604.00 - £35,105.00 (FTE)
• Pay scale: Actual Salary: £31,889.64 - £33,314.07 (Term Time Only)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Level 2 Early Years Educator to join our nursery team, playing an important role in supporting the growth and development of our youngest children.

As an Early Years Educator, you will:

• Enjoy working as part of a team

• Assist in delivering creative and stimulating learning activities for nursery-aged children (2 - 3 years old)

• Support children’s development across physical, social and emotional areas

• Work closely with staff, parents and carers to meet individual needs

• Help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment that encourages learning

• Contribute to observations and planning, including for children with special educational needs

The ideal candidate:

• Will hold a relevant Early Years qualification (Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) or equivalent)

• May have some experience working in an early years setting.

• Has a good understanding of the EYFS framework

• Is enthusiastic and eager to support children’s development through play and learning

• Is caring, reliable and committed to providing the best start for young learners

• Has good communication and teamwork skills, working well as part of a team

• Has a Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to complete)

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer you:

• A supportive staff and leadership team

• A friendly, welcoming school with enthusiastic children

• On the job training and support to develop your skills

• A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete the attached application form and return to dkrasniqi@parkfieldprimary.org. Please also attach a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. We will not consider applications without a cover letter.

Closing date: 2nd July 2026 at 12:00pm

Interview date: 9th July 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 (para 226).

Commitment to safeguarding

At Parkfield we are committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child as well as supporting their families. We have rigorous safeguarding procedures in place. Any offer of a position will be subject to the appropriate checks.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Early Years Practitioner _ Job Description.docx.pdf - 222 KB (opens in new tab)

About Parkfield Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 463 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Parkfield Primary School website
• Email address: dkrasniqi@parkfieldprimary.org
• Phone number: 0208 202 0454
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parkfield-primary-school

Parkfield is a two form entry Primary Academy in North West London. 94% of the children speak more than one language and between them they can speak over 50. Our curriculum is designed to be challenging but at the same time fun and creative. We start from the children's many experiences and offer them as wide a range of opportunities as possible.

Arranging a visit to Parkfield Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dkrasniqi@parkfieldprimary.org.

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