Early Years Educator

# Level 6 Early Years Educator / Nursery Lead **Location:** Chiswick, London **Position:** Full-Time, Permanent Join Our Wonderful Nursery Team We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and caring Level 6 Early Years Educator to play a key role in leading our small, nurturing nursery within our beautiful one-form entry primary school in the heart of Chiswick. With just 13 children, our nursery provides a calm, family-like environment where every child is known, valued, and supported to flourish. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about early childhood education and is ready to help manage the day-to-day running of the nursery as part of our wider Early Years team. Working closely with our Reception Teacher, you will ensure a seamless transition between Nursery and Reception, sharing ideas, planning opportunities, and creating a cohesive Early Years experience for our youngest learners. You will also be supported by a dedicated Teaching Assistant, enabling you to deliver outstanding care and education. About the Role As our Level 6 Early Years Educator, you will: * Help lead the daily operation of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care and education. * Work collaboratively with the Reception Teacher to plan, develop and deliver a high-quality Early Years curriculum across the Foundation Stage. * Lead and support your dedicated Teaching Assistant, fostering a positive and effective team environment. * Create a warm, stimulating, and inspiring learning environment where every child can thrive. * Plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework. * Build strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues. * Observe, assess and monitor children's progress, maintaining accurate records and planning next steps in learning. * Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are consistently implemented. * Contribute to the continued development and success of our Early Years provision within the wider school community. We're Looking For Someone Who Has: * A recognised Level 6 qualification in Early Years or an equivalent qualification. * Experience working within an Early Years setting, ideally with leadership or supervisory responsibilities. * A thorough understanding of the EYFS framework and child development. * The ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider Early Years team. * Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills. * A warm, positive, and proactive approach, with a genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development. ## What We Offer * A beautiful school environment in the heart of Chiswick. * A welcoming one-form entry primary school, where every child is known and valued. * A small nursery class of just 13 children, allowing for personalised learning and strong relationships. * A dedicated Teaching Assistant to work alongside you. * Close collaboration with an experienced Reception Teacher and supportive school leadership. * A friendly and committed staff team. * Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression. * A competitive salary, dependent on qualifications and experience. This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional to make a real impact in a close-knit school community where collaboration, creativity and high-quality early education are at the heart of everything we do. We would love to hear from you if you are ready to take the next step in your Early Years career. Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.