Early Years Educator - Level 3

St Lawrence CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 8LU

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - One Year with a view to a permanent contract
• Hourly rate: £13.68 to £14.58

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role

Work collaboratively within a caring, experienced Early Years team

• Support high‑quality provision across indoor and outdoor learning
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and the wider community
• Contribute to planning, assessment, and child‑centred learning experiences
• Model and promote our Christian values in daily practice

We are looking for someone who is:

• Resilient — thrives in a busy, joyful EY environment
• Hard‑working — committed to giving children the best start
• Dedicated — passionate about early childhood development
• Fun — brings creativity, energy, and joy
• Compassionate — nurturing, patient, and emotionally attuned
• Supportive of our Christian ethos and able to model kindness, respect, and care
• A Level 3 Early Years qualification is essential

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• A warm, friendly, and supportive staff team
• A popular EY unit at the heart of village life
• Strong community partnerships and engaged families
• A setting rooted in Christian values and inclusive practice
• Opportunities for professional development
• Happy, curious children who love to learn

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Lawrence CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

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 Educator Job Description.pdf - 380 KB (opens in new tab)

Early Years Educator Person Specification.pdf - 406 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Lawrence CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 199 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Lawrence CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School website
• Email address: aperry@stlawrenceprimaryschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01926 812447
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-lawrence-cofe-voluntary-aided-primary-school

St Lawrence is ‘Good’ (Ofsted 2020) one form entry, voluntary aided primary school in a rural setting, at the heart of the community. We enjoy strong links with the local church community groups and benefit from a very supportive village and PTA.

Arranging a visit to St Lawrence CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aperry@stlawrenceprimaryschool.co.uk.

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