Job Type: Full-time

Early Years / Nursery Practitioner (On-Site Nursery – Secondary School Campus, January Start)Location: Tower Hamlets, East/Inner LondonSchool Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form with On-Site Early Years Provision (Ages 0–5 Nursery / 11–18 Campus)Contract: Full-Time, PermanentHours: 36 hours per week (All-Year-Round or Term Time Only, negotiable)Start Date: January 2027A welcoming, community-anchored secondary school and Sixth Form in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking a nurturing, imaginative, and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join its thriving on-site Early Years setting this January. Situated in a vibrant Inner London borough celebrated for rich cultural diversity, strong family partnerships, and supportive staff wellbeing initiatives, this January appointment offers a rewarding prospect for a qualified Early Years educator to deliver inspiring, play-based care and learning within a unique, well-resourced school-based nursery setting serving staff and local families.About the RoleJoining a close-knit, compassionate Early Years team from January, you will act as a dedicated Key Person for a small group of young children—creating a safe, stimulating, and language-rich environment where babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers flourish emotionally, socially, and cognitively. Working within a purpose-built nursery wing attached to the main secondary campus, you will plan and facilitate purposeful play experiences aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework, build trusting daily relationships with parents and carers, and support smooth, confident transitions toward Reception.Environment: A bright, secure,



purpose-designed Inner London Early Years suite featuring age-zoned indoor playrooms, a dedicated enclosed outdoor discovery garden, sensory resources, and full access to wider school facilities and support networksCulture: A warm, inclusive, and child-centered setting built on attachment-aware practice, cultural responsiveness, safeguarding vigilance, and collaborative teamworkKey ResponsibilitiesPlan, prepare, and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor activities rooted in the EYFS curriculum, fostering communication and language, physical development, and personal, social, and emotional growth.Act as an attentive Key Person—observing, assessing, and documenting children’s developmental milestones accurately, identifying emerging needs early, and maintaining clear learning journals.Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, hygiene, intimate care, dietary safety, and risk assessment across all nursery rooms and outdoor play spaces in strict compliance with statutory EYFS welfare requirements.Cultivate warm, transparent daily communication with parents and carers—conducting settling-in sessions, sharing daily feedback, and collaborating closely with the setting’s SENCO and external Early Years specialists where additional support is needed.Contribute proactively to room organization, toy and resource maintenance,



team planning meetings, and whole-school community events.RequirementsA full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (e.g., CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development, or Early Years Educator equivalent).Proven hands-on experience working with children aged 0–5 within a nursery, pre-school, or school-based Early Years setting.Thorough working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework, child development milestones, observation/planning cycles, and positive behavior guidance.Current Paediatric First Aid (PFA) certificate (or willingness to complete upon appointment) alongside sound understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and child protection protocols.Genuine warmth, patience, creative energy, strong teamwork skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with young children and families from diverse backgrounds.Salary & BenefitsPay Scale: Inner London Support Staff Scale (Scale 4–5 / NJC Points 7–15, commensurate with qualifications and Early Years experience).Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), funded continuous professional development (CPD) and Paediatric First Aid renewal, supportive senior leadership, and comprehensive staff health and wellbeing benefits.How to ApplyIf you are a caring, enthusiastic Early Years practitioner ready to nurture young learners within a supportive Tower Hamlets school community this January, we encourage you to apply promptly. Please send your updated CV and completed application form for consideration.

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