Early Years Educator - Scale 5

About The Role

Early Years Educator – Under 3’s Provision

Required for May 2026

Salary Grade Range: Scale 5

Contract: Permanent – All Year Round; Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week

Robert Blair School is a one form entry primary school with Under 3’s provision situated close to Caledonian Road in Islington.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Scale 5 Early Years Educator to work in our Under 3’s provision, under the direction of our Senior EYE and Assistant Head teacher for EYFS and KS1. We are looking for a committed practitioner who will demonstrate a strong understanding of the development of young children and the requirements of the EYFS framework.

Our setting provides child care and education from 6 months to 3 years; from 8am to 6pm, all year round. Many of the children in the provision move into the main school Nursery and Reception.

As the Scale 5 Early Years Educator you will join a team that works together to ensure a provision that maintains a stimulating and nurturing environment where caring and positive relationships between children and key workers are built whilst working in partnership with families.

We have high aspirations for our children and believe strongly that an enriched and creative curriculum, together with a high-quality environment, is the key to driving and sustaining our rapidly improving achievement.

We place a high value on the professional development of our staff.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.

Please contact our School Business Manager, Cyrilene Malcolm on 0207 607 4115 to arrange a school tour and to meet with our Assistant Headteacher for EYFS and KS1, Carla Jones.

 

Closing Date: - Monday 13th April at 9.00am

Interviews: - Friday 17th April

 

Robert Blair School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to DBS checks and excellent references. In line with KCSIE 2025 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

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