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Early Childhood Educator - Ark Start Earls Court, ARK SCHOOLS
Early Childhood Educator – Ark Start Earls Court
About The Role
Reporting to: Nursery Manager Location: Ark Start Earls Court, Warwick Road, London, SW5 9UE Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, all year) or Term-time (39 weeks per year) Salary: From £27k per year
We are seeking a Level 3 qualified Early Childhood Educator to join our team at Ark Start Earls Court, our new nursery setting. This role will involve delivering high standards of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for all children. You’ll ensure safeguarding, promote welfare, and create an enabling learning environment that encourages play, exploration and development—both inside and outside the classroom (including outdoor, forest, cooking, and gardening activities).
We need someone with a genuine passion for young children, creativity, commitment, energy, and enthusiasm for leading practice in early years education.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a group of key worker children, including observations, assessments, and parent relationships
- Implement the Ark Start curriculum with rigour and creativity
- Ensure high-quality interactions with all children, adapting support to every individual’s needs
- Create and maintain an enabling and safe learning environment for progressive child development
- Follow Ark Start safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure child safety, security, and welfare
- Keep child records up to date, while reporting progress to parents and senior staff
- Uphold Ark Start’s code of conduct and handbook standards in all interactions with staff, parents, and visitors
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Requirements
- Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (or commitment to achieving it)
- Right to work in the UK
- Awareness of safeguarding principles, recognising concerns, and acted when issues arise
- Ability to work collaboratively while using your own initiative
- Commitment to reflecting on practice and striving for professional growth
Benefits
Professional Development & Progression
- 11% employer pension contribution
- Five days annual training close (nurseries close early each year for focused upskilling)
- Protected time for weekly training and supervision
- Clear career progression routes within Ark Start
Work-Life Balance
- 25 days annual leave (excludes bank holidays)
- Supportive wellbeing infrastructure – Ark Start values staff mental health and provides resources/development to maintain sustainable workloads
Collaboration & Community
- Part of a national network of 39 schools and ventures across London, Birmingham, Portsmouth, and Hastings, benefiting from shared expertise and support
- As part of Ark, a charity transforming children’s futures through education
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About Us
Our dedicated team ensures every child leaves prepared, confident, and happy for school, underpinned by our core values: Aim High · Be Brave · Be Kind · Keep Learning
Ark Start is growing fast, expanding from two South London nurseries. As we scale, we’re looking for Early Childhood Educators to lead this journey—someone with passion, innovation, and dedication to nurture the next generation.
Diversity & Inclusion
We champion a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting varied perspectives to strengthen our mission. Learn more [here].
Safeguarding
Ark.Start prioritises child safety at every stage. All personnel undergo enhanced DBS checks. Failure to disclose relevant convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act may result in dismissal on recruitment. However, Consortium support is contextual and fair.
Apply Today
We’re processing applications on an ongoing basis—submit yours at your earliest convenience as this role may close sooner than expected. For more info, email: HR@arkstart.org.uk
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