Level 3 - Early Years Practitioners
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,000 to £28,500 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Up to 11% employer pension contribution |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 April 2026 |
| Location: | E14 0DE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | St Francis Nursery and Family Centre |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER ADVERT
Are you an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner looking for a full-time or part-time role? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing children’s charity and make a real difference in children’s lives!
A little about us
St Francis Nursery and Family Centre, based in Tower Hamlets, offers high quality early education and care for children aged from 9 months – 5 years. We also provide holistic family support, helping to give all children the best possible start in life. We are now at an important stage in our development, growing and enhancing our early years offer to support even more children and families. We’d love for you to join us!
What we are looking for
We are seeking Early Years Practitioners who are passionate about teaching and learning and committed to providing the highest standards of care and education for every child. Working with our dedicated team, you will be excited to create a caring, creative and fun environment where all children can thrive.
You will have:
• Level 3 qualification in Childcare (or above).
• Experience of working as an Early Years Practitioner, including experience of working with children under the age of two.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS framework and a demonstrable track record of delivering high quality early years education.
• A passion for making a difference to the lives of children and families.
Hours
We have full-time and part-time roles available, with a minimum commitment of two days per week. All roles are full year, with a generous holiday allowance. Staff can work either:
• 8am – 6pm: Options to work 2, 3, 4 or 5 days per week.
• 8am – 1pm: 5 days per week
Why join us?
The successful candidate will receive an excellent package including:
• Generous annual leave allowance of 27 days p.a. plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff).
• Up to 11% employer pension contribution.
• Full and part-time hours available.
• Access to a staff Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities as part of our growing nursery team.
• The opportunity to wake up each morning and feel you are making a positive difference!
Salary: £27,000 - £28,500 p.a. for working a 35 hour week (pro rata for part-time staff).
Location: This role will be based at our friendly nursery in Poplar, Tower Hamlets.
Job Description: A full job description and person specification can be found here
How to apply
Please email recruitment@cathchild.org.uk with the subject ‘Early Years Practitioner Vacancy’ and include:
• Your CV
• A cover letter (maximum two pages of A4) outlining how your skills and experience make you a strong candidate for this role.
• Specify the hours you can commit to this role:
8am – 6pm (2, 3, 4 or 5 days per week) or
8am – 1pm (5 days per week).
Key dates
CLOSING DATE: Monday 20th April 2026, 9am
INTERVIEW DATE: Friday 27th April 2026
Safeguarding
CCS is committed to safer recruitment and maintaining a strong and positive safeguarding culture. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. References from current/past employers will also be sought once an offer has been made.
Further information
St Francis Nursery and Family Centre is operated by the Catholic Children’s Society (CCS), a registered charity. CCS is an inclusive employer and we aim to have a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we service. There is no requirement for our staff to be Catholic and we encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Charity No. 210920
Are you an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner looking for a full-time or part-time role? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing children’s charity and make a real difference in children’s lives!
A little about us
St Francis Nursery and Family Centre, based in Tower Hamlets, offers high quality early education and care for children aged from 9 months – 5 years. We also provide holistic family support, helping to give all children the best possible start in life. We are now at an important stage in our development, growing and enhancing our early years offer to support even more children and families. We’d love for you to join us!
What we are looking for
We are seeking Early Years Practitioners who are passionate about teaching and learning and committed to providing the highest standards of care and education for every child. Working with our dedicated team, you will be excited to create a caring, creative and fun environment where all children can thrive.
You will have:
• Level 3 qualification in Childcare (or above).
• Experience of working as an Early Years Practitioner, including experience of working with children under the age of two.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS framework and a demonstrable track record of delivering high quality early years education.
• A passion for making a difference to the lives of children and families.
Hours
We have full-time and part-time roles available, with a minimum commitment of two days per week. All roles are full year, with a generous holiday allowance. Staff can work either:
• 8am – 6pm: Options to work 2, 3, 4 or 5 days per week.
• 8am – 1pm: 5 days per week
Why join us?
The successful candidate will receive an excellent package including:
• Generous annual leave allowance of 27 days p.a. plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff).
• Up to 11% employer pension contribution.
• Full and part-time hours available.
• Access to a staff Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities as part of our growing nursery team.
• The opportunity to wake up each morning and feel you are making a positive difference!
Salary: £27,000 - £28,500 p.a. for working a 35 hour week (pro rata for part-time staff).
Location: This role will be based at our friendly nursery in Poplar, Tower Hamlets.
Job Description: A full job description and person specification can be found here
How to apply
Please email recruitment@cathchild.org.uk with the subject ‘Early Years Practitioner Vacancy’ and include:
• Your CV
• A cover letter (maximum two pages of A4) outlining how your skills and experience make you a strong candidate for this role.
• Specify the hours you can commit to this role:
8am – 6pm (2, 3, 4 or 5 days per week) or
8am – 1pm (5 days per week).
Key dates
CLOSING DATE: Monday 20th April 2026, 9am
INTERVIEW DATE: Friday 27th April 2026
Safeguarding
CCS is committed to safer recruitment and maintaining a strong and positive safeguarding culture. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. References from current/past employers will also be sought once an offer has been made.
Further information
St Francis Nursery and Family Centre is operated by the Catholic Children’s Society (CCS), a registered charity. CCS is an inclusive employer and we aim to have a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we service. There is no requirement for our staff to be Catholic and we encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Charity No. 210920