The field of early learning offers numerous opportunities for individuals passionate about child development and education. These roles involve nurturing young minds, creating engaging learning environments, and supporting children's social, emotional, and cognitive growth. Professionals in this sector may work as early childhood educators, teaching assistants, or childcare providers, shaping the foundational years of a child's life.10 Early Learning jobs in the United Kingdom
Child Development Practitioner
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The successful applicant will work as an effective member of the childcare team and support trainees/students in the delivery of the service. Delivering a high-quality child centred service that meets the needs of the children and their families.
The successful candidate will:
* be responsible for all aspects of care for young children including changing nappies, toilet training, changing clothing and encouraging dental hygiene
* lead and evaluate planned activities
* assist in the continued monitoring, evaluation and assessment of the nursery in terms of the improvement plan
* assist in planning and delivering a stimulating and appropriate programme of experiences and learning activities to children that address the key aspects of the curriculum
* liaise with parents and outside agencies e.g health visitors, speech and language therapists
* promote positive behaviour in the nursery environment
* undertake evaluation of children's progress through preparing and completing running records including transition paperwork
* encourage and promote child-led learning and activities
* ensure the nursery environment is stimulating and inviting
* undertake cleaning duties that ensure the health and wellbeing of service users and staff
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.60-£15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 33 – 42 per week
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
BTEC Tech Awards Sept 22 - Child Development - Examiner
Posted 6 days ago
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Examiner will mark candidates' responses in accordance with the pre-defined mark scheme, whilst adhering to conditions of recognition and examination procedures. Most subjects will be marked onscreen using ePEN or Learner Work Transfer, which can be done from home. A high level of subject knowledge is necessary in order to apply the mark scheme. Each examiner will receive an agreed allocation of scripts.
We are currently recruiting for BTEC Tech awards Examiners in the following areas:
Animal Care
Art and Design
Child development
Construction
Creative Digital Media
Digital Information Technology
Health and Social Care
Enterprise
Music Practice
Performing Arts
Sport
Travel and Tourism
**Responsibilities**
+ To mark accurately and consistently to ensure overall standards are maintained.
+ To submit samples to your Team Leader at designated times
+ To ensure milestones for marking are adhered to.
+ To ensure all administration is completed as specified.
**Experience/Qualifications needed**
+ You will hold a minimum of one year's full time teaching experience of the relevant subject.
+ You will have a degree or equivalent.
+ You will be a qualified teacher.
**Competencies required**
+ You will have the ability to work well under pressure.
+ You will have the ability to meet deadlines.
+ You will have a high level of subject knowledge in order to apply the mark scheme.
**About Pearson**
We value the power of inclusive culture and embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Pearson promotes a company culture where differences are embraced as strengths, opportunities are equal and accessible, consideration and respect are the norm. Through our talent, we believe that diversity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant company. People are at the centre of our company. We are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace ecosystem where talent can learn, grow, and thrive. We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.
**Application Information**
We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.
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BTEC Tech Awards Sept 22 - Child Development - Moderator
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Animal Care
Art and Design
Child development
Construction
Creative Digital Media
Digital Information Technology
Health and Social Care
Enterprise
Music Practice
Performing Arts
Sport
Travel and Tourism
**Overview of the role**
Moderators are responsible for moderating centres' assessment of candidates' work in accordance with the agreed assessment criteria and the awarding organisation's procedures.
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. Attend standardisation meetings. Moderators will not be permitted to carry out moderation if they fail to attend the appropriate standardisation meeting/s. Moderators must not moderate any candidate work before the standardisation meetings.
2. Moderate centres' assessment of candidates' work in accordance with the agreed assessment criteria and our procedures.
3. Send any centre requests for special consideration to Pearson. Send any other JCQ documentation from centres to Pearson.
4. Maintain regular contact with their Team Leader as appropriate, raising issues as they arise.
5. Ensure all Moderator marks and E9 Moderator reports are submitted on the system by specified deadlines. All E9 moderator reports must be at the standard specified in the standardisation meeting.
6. Keep all records relating to their moderator role for one year after the examination series.
**Experience/ Qualifications needed:**
You will have one academic year's worth of teaching experience:
a. within the last 8 years
b. within the relevant subject
c. since qualifying as a teacher
You will have a degree or equivalent
You will be a qualified teacher
**About Pearson**
Welcome to Pearson, the world's leading learning company. We have a simple mission: to help people make more of their lives through learning. We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.
We value the power of inclusive culture and embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Pearson promotes a company culture where differences are embraced as strengths, opportunities are equal and accessible, consideration and respect are the norm. Through our talent, we believe that diversity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant company. People are at the centre of our company. We are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace ecosystem where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.
**Application Information**
We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.
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Early Childhood Educator
Posted 8 days ago
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- Early Years Educator (Level 3)
- Nursery School
- Full time
- 8.30am - 4.00pm
- Wandsworth
- Start Date: September 2025
- Contract: ongoing
An outstanding nursery school and day nursery in Roehampton are looking for an Early Years Educator (Level 3) to join their school in September on a full-time basis.
The Role
As an Early Years Educator, you’ll work alongside experienced teachers and early years professionals to support the learning and development of children in a nurturing, play-based environment. Your responsibilities will include:
- Planning and leading a range of play-based learning activities
- Completing observations/reports using software
- Meeting with parents and providing daily/termly updates
- Supporting children with special needs
To apply for this role you must have:
- A Level 3 Early Years qualification (suitable for EYFS ratio requirements)
- Proven Early Years’ experience with strong references
- A warm, enthusiastic, and collaborative approach to working with children
- A professional, committed attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
This is a flexible opportunity to work in either the term-time only nursery school or the year-round day care provision, depending on your availability and preference.
The School
This popular, and highly-respected nursery school is based in Roehampton and is rated ‘outstanding’ by ofsted. The school is part of a federation of schools offering Early Years Education to the borough of Wandsworth and benefits from a welcoming, friendly staff team, led by an established management team. They offer an excellent standard of early years education for pupils with modern facilities with a range of indoor and outdoor learning areas including a forest school.
If this role is of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your qualifications and experience in Early Years.
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
Early Childhood Educator
Posted 8 days ago
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- Early Years Educator (Level 3)
- Nursery School
- Full time
- 8.30am - 4.00pm
- Wandsworth
- Start Date: September 2025
- Contract: ongoing
An outstanding nursery school and day nursery in Roehampton are looking for an Early Years Educator (Level 3) to join their school in September on a full-time basis.
The Role
As an Early Years Educator, you’ll work alongside experienced teachers and early years professionals to support the learning and development of children in a nurturing, play-based environment. Your responsibilities will include:
- Planning and leading a range of play-based learning activities
- Completing observations/reports using software
- Meeting with parents and providing daily/termly updates
- Supporting children with special needs
To apply for this role you must have:
- A Level 3 Early Years qualification (suitable for EYFS ratio requirements)
- Proven Early Years’ experience with strong references
- A warm, enthusiastic, and collaborative approach to working with children
- A professional, committed attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
This is a flexible opportunity to work in either the term-time only nursery school or the year-round day care provision, depending on your availability and preference.
The School
This popular, and highly-respected nursery school is based in Roehampton and is rated ‘outstanding’ by ofsted. The school is part of a federation of schools offering Early Years Education to the borough of Wandsworth and benefits from a welcoming, friendly staff team, led by an established management team. They offer an excellent standard of early years education for pupils with modern facilities with a range of indoor and outdoor learning areas including a forest school.
If this role is of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your qualifications and experience in Early Years.
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
Early Childhood Practitioner
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Nursery Room Leader - Early Years Practitioner - Nursery Nurse
Full time - 40 hours
Baby Room
Practitioner roles also available.
Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Relocation assistance
- Transport links
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Nursery Room Lead.
Early Childhood Practitioner
Posted 1 day ago
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2 - 3 Month Contract with a local Authority
Job Purpose
To provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development of young children. The Early Childhood Practitioner collaborates with families and colleagues to deliver high-quality early years education and care, guided by developmental best practices and regulatory standards. This role is critical in fostering a lifelong love of learning and supporting children to reach their full potential.Key Duties/Accountabilities
Contribute to the development and maintenance of developmentally appropriate, child-centred, play-based provision for young children which provides the nurturing environment needed to promote children’s emotional stability, independence, autonomy and creativity.Foster positive relationships and close working links with the range of professionals throughout the early childhood structure in order to promote access to wider integrated services for all families and children and support a multi-disciplinary team around the child and family approach. This includes completing and using Early Help Assessments (EHA) and participating in Team around the Child (TAC) meetings where appropriate.Develop and maintain a partnership with parents that value their contributions and involves them in their child’s education, including support for the home learning environment.Providing each child with appropriate care throughout the child’s time in the outreach services, in partnership with their parent/carers:Develop a strong relationship with each child and parent.Help each child to become familiar with and confident in the setting.Build relationships with parents, ensuring there are regular opportunities to share information on the child’s development at home and in the stay and plays.Support children’s development through observation, assessment and planning in partnership with parents/carers and other colleagues.Develop and maintain appropriate positive behaviour strategies with children.Attend and participate in relevant CPD, share the knowledge and ideas gained with colleagues in the setting and lead on further development in this area if required. Also willing to keep up to date with best early years practice, local and national policy.Essential Experience Required .
Substantial post qualifying experience of working with children under 5 in an early year setting.Secure knowledge of early childhood development and the importance of early identification and intervention including the range of factors that can inhibit children’s learning and development.Essential Qualifications Required
Minimum Level 3 qualification in childcare/early years practice with suitable practice placements (e.g. NNEB Certificate, NVQ Level 3 - Childcare/Early Years Care, BTEC Nationals in Childhood Studies or equivalent).Educated to at least GCSE or equivalent with C or above in English language.Additional information to note
This role is 28 working hours per week.The role closes on 18/08/25
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Early Childhood Practitioner
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- Contribute to the development and maintenance of developmentally appropriate, child-centred, play-based provision for young children which provides the nurturing environment needed to promote childrens emotional stability, independence, autonomy and creativity.
- Foster positive relationships and close working links with the range of professionals throughout the early childhood structure in order to promote access to wider integrated services for all families and children and support a multi-disciplinary team around the child and family approach. This includes completing and using Early Help Assessments (EHA) and participating in Team around the Child (TAC) meetings where appropriate.
- Develop and maintain a partnership with parents that value their contributions and involves them in their childs education, including support for the home learning environment.
- Providing each child with appropriate care throughout the childs time in the outreach services, in partnership with their parent/carers:
- Develop a strong relationship with each child and parent.
- Help each child to become familiar with and confident in the setting.
- Build relationships with parents, ensuring there are regular opportunities to share information on the childs development at home and in the stay and plays.
- Support childrens development through observation, assessment and planning in partnership with parents/carers and other colleagues.
- Develop and maintain appropriate positive behaviour strategies with children.
- Attend and participate in relevant CPD, share the knowledge and ideas gained with colleagues in the setting and lead on further development in this area if required. Also willing to keep up to date with best early years practice, local and national policy.
- Uphold the principles of good practice in inclusion and equal opportunities in all aspects of the role, supporting early identification and intervention strategies at all times.
- Maintain and contribute to the development and consistent use of systems particularly IT systems for planning, observation, assessment and record-keeping.
- Contribute to the development of relevant policies and procedures.
- Draw on the expertise of colleagues within the setting, and outside agencies to meet the needs of individual children.
- Safeguard children through adherence with local and national safeguarding procedures and engagement with early identification and preventative services.
- To undertake other duties commensurate to the grade of the post.
- Work during times that will promote direct work with families and the community. This will include morning, afternoon, evening and weekend work as required
Educated to at least GCSE or equivalent with C or above in English language.
- Minimum Level 3 qualification in childcare/early years practice with suitable practice placements (e.g. NNEB Certificate, NVQ Level 3 - Childcare/Early Years Care, BTEC Nationals in Childhood Studies or equivalent).
- Substantial post qualifying experience of working with children under 5 in an early year setting.
- Secure knowledge of early childhood development and the importance of early identification and intervention including the range of factors that can inhibit childrens learning and development.
- Understands and delivers flexible, a range of accessible local and community services for children under 5 and their families.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current developments and issues in the education and care of young children, including those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged.
- Promote an inclusive, stimulating environment that supports childrens learning and well-being, including those with SEND, using effective strategies to meet all areas of development particularly prime areas.
- Demonstrate the ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and provide a safe learning environment and recognise when a child is in danger or at risk of abuse.
- Work and communicate effectively with multi-agency teams, contributing to integrated reviews, early help assessments, and support plans such as SEND short-term plans, while supporting policy development.
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively contribute and support staff with the observation, assessment, tracking and planning systems in place.
- Demonstrate the ability to develop effective relationships with parent/carers and support them in promoting their childrens learning and development in the home.
- To have relevant IT skills, be willing to develop these skills as necessary and be familiar with relevant software.
- Demonstrate the ability to relate easily and communicate effectively with children aged birth to 5, listening and responding sensitively.
- High level of written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyse data and identify future actions for development.
- Demonstrate the ability to be a role model, lead, develop and support staff and services.
Curriculum Team Leader (CTL) Early Years and Education Support
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Curriculum Team Leader (CTL) Early Years and Education Support
Full Time, 37 hours a week, 52 weeks a year
Salary: £38,180-£0,511 ( 1,733- 2,989 with additional LTA responsibilities following completion of probation)
Burton on Trent, Town Centre Campus
Who are we looking for?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Curriculum Team Leader (CTL) for Early Years and Education Support.
As a CT.
Curriculum Manager - Coaching in Education and Early Years
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About Us:
We at Best Practice Network share the belief that every child, regardless of their background, should benefit from an excellent education. To achieve that, we support and train the educational professionals who work alongside them to be the best they can be, so in turn, they can transform the lives of children and young people.
We're a friendly, DfE accredited, Ofsted outstanding training company providing apprenticeships, professional development and the DfE's 'Golden Thread' (trainee teachers to school Executive Leaders). We are adaptable, collaborative, and genuinely value the work we do to support the education sector, as much as our trainees do.
Our people are at the heart of our business and our passion and commitment to education is what drives us. As a result, we have seen incredible growth over the last few years both nationally and internationally.
We aim to be an employer where everyone can be themselves, do their best in an inclusive working environment and where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.
About the Role:
To establish and co-ordinate a highly effective teaching, learning and assessment experience for Coaching apprentices to ensure all materials and learning sessions are of the highest, up to date standard and apprentices follow individualised pathways and maximise their potential and progress towards timely success.
Support Apprenticeship Tutors, teaching staff, employers and learners to ensure the programmes are effectively written with comprehensive and meaningful curriculums that meet the needs of all stakeholders.
Introduce and set up new curriculums as programmes are revised or introduced.
Programme leadership
Manage the Coaching Curriculums and be responsible for the delivery of a portfolio of innovative and market-led learning programmes ensuring their viability and value for money, quality and effectiveness in line with BPN plans and policies
Lead on writing, sharing and effectively using schemes of work and lesson plans in line with BPN processes, working in collaboration with design and eLearning colleagues to set up programmes to meet EPAO's requirements
Maintain and set up programmes on the Bud e-portfolio platform, review and update annually
Lead on the timetabling, staffing and delivery of online classrooms and the use of the VLE (Zoom) alongside the CAPs Team, to share resources and create sessions to suit apprentices and employers, meet capacity needs and build a library of lessons across programmes.
Lead on the writing and sharing of high-quality materials for the teaching of all Knowledge units across all programmes
Ensure statutory, regulatory, and key operational policies and procedures related to the management of the curriculum across all learning areas of responsibility is adhered to
Implement an effective model of standards, professionalism and positive culture through strong leadership and building high-quality, efficient, flexible and capable curriculum delivery teams in support of BPN's objectives.
Plan on-going quality improvements that will result in the highest standards of student attendance, retention, completion, achievement and progression ensuring all programmes are "inspection ready".
Liaise and work effectively with the full range of support services to ensure marketing, enrolment and support enhances the curriculum offering and recruitment, including supporting planned marketing and promotional events
Work collaboratively on cross-Department projects and activities in liaison with the Apprenticeships Director to develop and enhance innovative and improved ways of working for the benefit of learners
Lead, motivate, and support the team within a time-sensitive and demanding environment, including problem resolution
Collaborate closely with the Coaching Delivery Manager to role out these new programmes and ensure staffing and staff training
Prepare termly Self Assessment Monitoring reports (SAM) , alongside the Delivery Manager and have input into the annual departmental Self-Assessment Review (SAR).
Ensure and maintain standards and quality by engaging with and using BPN quality systems
Teaching Learning and Assessment
Implement a wide range of teaching and learner-centred learning strategies across the curriculum area that ensures the most effective learning, continuation, achievement and progression of apprentices, as well as the most effective use of teaching time and other resources.
Plan, use and apply modern technology in TLA including the use of Bud to enhance the learning experience and assessment process and to support progress for learners.
Plan, prepare and teach highly effective theory lessons online; share teaching, learning and assessment (TLA) good practice and celebrate learners' and others' successes including supporting on the building of functional skills resources
Work to ensure high levels of learners' attendance in all online classrooms and monitor tracking of individual learner progress
Ensure Learning Support is effectively integrated into courses in order that the work may be contextualised to the vocational area where appropriate
Ensure compliance with all course examination, assessment and validation requirements
Be responsible for creating an inclusive, non-discriminatory learning environment that meets the needs of all apprentices
Ensure opportunities are created and realised for learners to be able to continuously develop their English and maths skills and/or to achieve the level required by the programmes.
Ensure all materials for BPN Boost (our Personal Development programme) are appropriate and up to date for all programmes, collaborating with the Curriculum Manager for Leaders and Early Years Apprenticeships. This includes webinars, podcasts and learning materials and the scheduling and delivery of webinars.
Training
Address under performance and implement corrective methods.
Attend training to meet your own Continual Professional Development needs and business needs and record all activities
Attend and deliver Standardisation events as appropriate
Ensure the continual staff training (CPD) and staff qualifications to ensure consistency of processes and practices to meet funding, regulatory and inspectorate requirements.
Co-ordination and Support
Work closely with the Head of Delivery, Delivery Managers and the Performance Managers to ensure cohesive programmes and timely delivery and achievement
Supply information to employees and employers to support apprenticeship programmes
Provide appropriate data and information regarding the programme and learners as required and contribute to the regular self-assessment monitoring process
Supply information as required
Administration
Maintain records in central locations
Prepare regular reports for the Apprenticeships Director, Head of Delivery and across business
Workforce and capacity planning; track staffing requirements, working with the Apprenticeships Director and the apprentice pipeline to ensure the timely hiring of new employees as and when required
Other
Any other duties connected with the post as are reasonably required from time to time
Equality & Diversity
Support and promote equality and diversity at Best Practice Network to ensure equality of opportunity for all students, visitors and staff and the elimination of discriminatory practices
Safeguarding
Support and promote the safeguarding agenda at Best Practice Network to ensure students, visitors and staff are safeguarded.
About You:
The success of Best Practice Network rests on a very strongly felt and shared set of values which determine its strategic direction. It is crucial that the successful candidate shares our values of student-centredness, equality of opportunity and parity of esteem for staff and students.
At Best Practice Network we are:
- Passionate and excited about learning
- Inclusive and supportive
- Responsive to student, employer and community needs
- Always aspiring to the highest standards
- Professional and enterprising
- Innovative and creative
- Friendly and welcoming
The following criteria are used to shortlist applicants and assess candidates. Please show evidence of how you meet these criteria in your application.
Hold a qualification and have experience in CoachingApplication
Have up to date industry knowledgeApplication/Interview
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent).Application
Hold Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualificationsApplication/Certificates
High level of literacy and excellent communication skillsApplication/interview
Confident and professional with the ability to work with people at all levels and to develop strong professional relationships with stakeholdersApplication/Interview
Have strong IT skills including Teams, excel and word and be experienced in working with e-portfolio'sApplication/Interview
Can motivate and inspire staff and learnersApplication/interview
Hold a full driving licence, have own vehicle and be willing to travel as requiredApplication
Have high levels of motivation and the ability to use own initiativeInterview
Excellent time-keeping skills and be able to work on your own initiative, prioritising your workload at all times.Interview
Desirable Criteria How Measured
Enthusiasm, can do attitude and energyApplication
Hold an assessor, teacher and or IV/IQA qualificationApplication
Experience of working in Further Education, Apprenticeships or a similar environmentApplication
Our Benefits:
- 28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days PLUS bank holidays.
- We pay for a Healthcare Plan once you've passed probation, which includes access to a private GP.
- From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary.
- We'll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months.
- Get 25% off online learning resources for year 1 to GCSE with EdPlace.
- Choose what flexible benefits you want after you've passed probation - this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn.
BPNINDEED!