Babyzone
Early Year Practioner
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Early Years Practitioner
A rewarding, part-time educator role, ideal for early years or primary practitioners who are passionate about supporting families to build confidence in everyday maths through play.
About Babyzone
At Babyzone, we believe that every child deserves the strongest possible start in life, regardless of their background or circumstances. Our community-driven hubs provide warm, inclusive spaces where families feel welcomed, supported, and confident.
Everyday Maths is one of Babyzone's practical, research-informed sessions, designed to help parents and children build early mathematical understanding through play, interaction, and daily routines. Delivered within our hubs, the programme empowers families to feel confident using maths naturally at home and in everyday life.
Why This Role is Perfect for You
Are you an experienced early years or primary educator who enjoys working directly with families? Are you confident leading small groups and passionate about learning through play? This role is particularly suited to practitioners seeking flexible, part-time work alongside other roles or commitments. It offers a meaningful opportunity to deliver high-quality, curriculum-based sessions while being part of a supportive, values-driven organisation.
The Opportunity
As an Everyday Maths Educator, you will deliver Babyzone's Everyday Maths curriculum at Babyzone Grimsby each week. You will play a vital role in creating a welcoming, engaging, and safe learning environment where parents, carers, and children can learn together.
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You will:
- Deliver the Everyday Maths curriculum with fidelity, ensuring sessions follow the intended structure, learning goals, and ethos
- Make small, appropriate adjustments to delivery in response to the needs of local families while preserving core content
- Prepare thoroughly for each session, including completing required online pre-delivery modules on the Babyzone learning platform
- Create a warm, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere where all families feel encouraged to participate
- Model age-appropriate mathematical play and interactions, building families' confidence to use maths in daily life
- Manage group dynamics to maintain a calm, positive, and engaging session environment
- Prioritise safeguarding, safety, and wellbeing at all times, in line with Babyzone expectations
- Work collaboratively with the Hub Manager and wider Babyzone team to support smooth hub delivery and continuous improvement
- Support the set-up and breakdown of the Babyzone space and be available during hub hours (8:30am–3:00pm) on delivery days
- Maintain accurate attendance and session records, delivering up to five 25-minute sessions per day with a maximum of ten families per session
What You'll Need
We're looking for someone who:
- Has professional teaching experience with nursery, pre-primary, or primary-aged children
- Has a strong understanding of early childhood development and learning through play
- Is confident building trust and rapport with families from diverse backgrounds
- Communicates clearly and confidently with both adults and children
- Is reliable, organised, and comfortable delivering structured, curriculum-based sessions
- Has a strong awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and a commitment to safe practice
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Personal Attributes
You will be someone who:
- Is deeply aligned with Babyzone's mission, values, and way of working
- Brings warmth, kindness, and respect to their work with families
- Is enthusiastic about early maths and passionate about supporting families' confidence
- Is reflective, open to feedback, and committed to developing their practice
- Is dependable and excited to contribute to a positive Babyzone community setting
Role Details
- Location: Babyzone Grimsby, Horizon Youth Zone, Garth Lane, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire DN31 1RP
- Hours: 8:30am–3:00pm on delivery days
- Contract: Part-time, self-employed (professional indemnity and public liability insurance required)
- Pay: £150 per delivery day
- Start Date: September 2026
- Reports to: Hub Manager / Programme Lead
What We Offer
- Full training on the Everyday Maths curriculum and Babyzone ethos
- A supportive team environment with ongoing coaching and guidance
- Flexible, part-time work that fits around other commitments
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on families' early learning experiences
Scale Space, 58 Wood Lane, London, W12 7RZ | hello@babyzone.org.uk
Babyzone is a registered charity in England and Wales (1198316)
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