Location: Smarties Nursery, Maidstone
Salary/package: £25,000 pro rata
Contract type: Permanent, Term time Only
Hours: Part time, 18.5 hours per week

WHO WE ARE

The Education People is a leading provider of specialist services to the education sector, supporting schools, academies, and multi-academy trusts with expert advice and training. As part of Commercial Services Group (CSG), we operate within the UK’s largest local authority trading company, helping to deliver essential services that make a real difference.

THIS IS A PART-TIME ROLE COVERING THE HOURS OF 08:00AM TO 18:00PM, THURSDAY TO FRIDAY.

Join The Education People (TEP) where you’ll make a real difference in children’s early development during their most formative years. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a passionate team that values inclusion, creativity, and high-quality early education.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

The Early Years Educator plays a vital role in nurturing young children by creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that supports their learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Through strong, supportive relationships with children and families, the role contributes significantly to children’s early education experiences, laying the foundation for lifelong learning and well-being.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Provide quality care, teaching and learning, to support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage to the highest possible standards
• Support children’s learning and development needs by providing stimulating and age-appropriate play, learning and development opportunities in the setting and outdoors
• Develop effective working relationships with all parents, families and practitioners within the setting and contribute to a culture of self-evaluation
• Contribute to children’s observations of learning, planning and assessment and maintain children’s’ learning records
• Be fully aware of the relevant nursery’s policies and procedures and ensure they are reflected in practice