Early Years Educator

Location: Oaks Day Nursery, Swanley
Salary/package: £25,949 pro rata
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 25 hours per week (Term-time only)

This role covers the core hours of 09:00am to 16:00pm on Monday and Wednesday, and 09:00am to 13:00pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Due to the nature of work being carried out, an Enhanced DBS check (provided by the Company) will be carried out, please consider this before submitting your application.

The Education People (TEP) have an exciting opportunity for an Early Years Educator to inspire and support children at the start of their learning journey. The successful candidate will contribute to delivering high-quality early years education within a trusted, values-driven organisation.

Who we are

The Education People (TEP), part of Commercial Services Group (CSG) excels in delivering essential services that significantly impact the lives of children. With a team of specialists in various educational fields, they take pride in offering expert-driven services including early years and childcare, equality and inclusion, school improvement and professional development, ensuring comprehensive support for educational institutions.

Why this role matters

The Early Years Educator will play a vital role in fostering warm, trusting and supportive relationships with children and their families. The role ensures that each child’s individual needs, background and culture are valued and understood. By providing inclusive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate play and learning experiences, the educator supports every child’s growth and promotes effective teaching and learning.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver high-quality care, teaching, and learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) standards.

• Support children’s learning and development through stimulating, age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with parents, families, and colleagues to promote collaboration and self-evaluation.

• Observe, plan, and assess children’s learning, maintaining accurate and up-to-date learning records.

• Follow nursery policies and procedures, ensuring best practice and compliance in daily activities.

• Promote children’s health, safety, and well-being, encouraging safe risk-taking and exploration.

• Contribute actively to the wider development and continuous improvement of the nursery setting.

• Take responsibility for personal professional development and ongoing learning.

What we’re looking for

• Hold a minimum of Level 3 full and relevant Early Years qualification.

• Substantial post-qualification experience working with child and families within an EYFS setting.

• Relevant first aid and safeguarding training with willing to update these when required.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Experience of working with families to enhance their involvement in children’s learning.

What you’ll get in return

• Salary of £25,949 pro rata.

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 after 4 years.

• Birthday Day Off.

• One concessionary day during the Christmas period.

• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution.

• Life assurance cover.

Why CSG?

CSG is the UK’s largest local authority‑owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue per annum and supporting more than 16,000 education and public sector customers globally.

We are growing through a combination of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our businesses deliver services across education, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and more, all focused on delivering meaningful impact.

As a locally owned organisation, we take pride in reinvesting a significant proportion of our profits into frontline services, helping strengthen the communities we serve.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.

As a member of Inclusive Employers and a Working Families Employer, we are actively building an environment that supports inclusion, flexibility and belonging for all colleagues. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.