London Borough of Islington

Senior Early Years Educator

London Borough of Islington £35,493 - £37,077 Closing Date: 15 Nov 2026 at 23:59 Permanent
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Summary: Senior Early Years Educator - Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre Contract:
Senior Early Years Educator in Islington, London - Islington Council Skip to main content use space or down arrow not enter to open Careers home Jobs Why work here Application tips 0 Saved Jobs Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with Google Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address has been left blank Password: Password has been left blank Remember email address * Required Login Forgot Password? Register for an account 0 Saved Jobs Log in Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with Google Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address has been left blank Password: Password has been left blank Remember email address * Required Login Forgot Password? Register Careers home Jobs Why work here Application tips Senior Early Years Educator Posted on 28/10/2026 Save Job Apply Vacancy Reference Number 3357 End Date: 15 Nov 2026 at 23:59 School Name Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre (ID:3) All Departments Children and Young People All Departments has been left blank Advertising Salary £35,493 - £37,077 Contract Type Permanent Contract Type has been left blank Additional Contract details Not Specified Hours Per Week 35 Working Pattern Not Specified Home Vacancies Senior Early Years Educator ⚠ Important Recruitment Notice We are aware that some third-party websites are advertising our vacancies without our permission. To help protect your personal information, we recommend applying only through this recruitment website or via our official vacancies on LinkedIn , Indeed and Find a Job . While we occasionally advertise through other channels, these will always direct you back to our official recruitment process. If you are ever unsure whether a vacancy is genuine, please apply directly through this website or contact our Recruitment Team before submitting your application or personal information. About The Role Senior Early Years Educator - Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week, All Year Round Salary Range: NJC Scale 5 Actual Salary: £35,493 - £37,077 per annum Required for: Mid-January 2027 Are you an inspiring Early Years practitioner ready to take the next step in your career? Join our award-winning team at Ambler as a Senior Early Years Educator. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic practitioner passionate about giving every child the best start in life. You will deliver high-quality, child-centred care and education, model excellent practice and support colleagues to create a nurturing, inclusive and language-rich environment where every child can thrive. If you are committed to improving outcomes for children and families, we would love to hear from you! Hours: A range of shifts between 8am and 6pm, all year round . We are looking for someone who has: Excellent communication and organisational, with the ability to support and inspire colleagues. A genuine passion for working with young children, with patience, empathy and a nurturing approach. Strong knowledge and experience of delivering high-quality care and education for babies and young children. A secure understanding of the EYFS and the ability to plan and deliver engaging experiences that meet children's individual needs. The ability to observe, assess and document children's learning and development effectively. The confidence to model excellent practice, work collaboratively and contribute to whole-school priorities and initiatives. A commitment to improving outcomes for all children and families, including through effective multi-agency working. A strong understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and relevant policies and procedures. At Ambler, we promote equality, challenge discrimination and recognise the positive value that comes from having a truly diverse workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who reflect the diverse community of our school. Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 15 November 2026 Short-listing: Monday 16 November 2026 Interv
Requisition Details
  • Job ID: #7174
  • Employer: London Borough of Islington
  • Location: London Borough of Islington
  • Closing Date: 15 Nov 2026 at 23:59
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Last Verified: 2026-10-28
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