Level 6 Early Years Practitioner

POSITION
Level 6 Early Years Practitioner


ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Prospero Teaching is looking for a Level 6 Early Years Practitioner for an Ofsted Outstanding Primary school in Hampton, South West London. This school is a welcoming independent school which has a supportive senior leadership team, is committed to continuous improvement and professional development for all staff. The school is dedicated to providing an engaging and nurturing environment for both children and staff.

This position is ideal for a highly qualified Level 6 Early Years Practitioner with a childcare or early years-related degree. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong passion for early childhood education, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards across the Early Years provision. The school seeks someone who can effectively support and motivate staff, inspiring the Early Years team to deliver outstanding practice and ensure that every child receives the best possible start to their educational journey. This is a temporary role with the potential to become permanent, subject to performance.


CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
Location - Hampton, South West London
Position - Level 6 Early Years Practitioner
Type of work - Leadership role overseeing the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, including planning, assessment and staff management.
· Contract or position start date - 5th January 2026
Contract or position end date - July 2026 with a view to extend
Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary
Full time/part time - Full time
Salary - GBP105 - GBP115 (dependent on experience)
Hours - 8:00am - 16:00pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
BA Degree within Childcare, Early years, Education or the equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years' experience in Early Years
· Proven experience in managing behaviour and creating a nurturing, positive learning environment
Strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and best practices in Early Years education
Experience working with children with SEN and EAL
· Up to date safeguarding training

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team