Early Years Educator

Temporary Contract until 31st August 2027  – with the probability of it being renewed annually 
Full Time - 37 hours per week - 8am – 4pm (with additional time each week to be utilised at the end of the day, to manage duties and responsibilities – paid)   
Whole Time
Required to start as soon as possible.

The position is for a key person to take responsibility for a small group of 2-year-old children - contributing to their journals etc.
The role is also about working together to create beautiful, reflective and provocative environments, indoors and outdoors.

Qualities the school are looking for in a team player are creativity, innovation, positivity, resilience and stamina.

In return, the new employee will receive a great package:

•         The opportunity to work at a highly respected and recognised Nursery School that has recently been inspected by Ofsted as EXCEPTIONAL across all 6 areas
•         Be an employee at a school that holds the Investors in People award at GOLD STANDARD
•         The opportunity to work across 4 school sites, 2 of which are permanently outdoors
•         Ongoing in-house training and professional development

If fully embedding yourself in the life of Wingate Nursery School appeals to you, please get in touch and feel free to arrange a visit.

Applicants must be experienced, working with children aged 2-4 yrs.
Applicants must hold a qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion in staffing ratios.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Closing date for applications is Friday 9 October 2026
Interview date: Thursday 15 October 2026

Wingate Nursery School
Partridge Terrace, Wingate, Co Durham TS28 5BD

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Email: [email removed]

Attachments

• Job Description - Early Years Educator- Wingate Nursery School.docx
• Person Specification - Early Years Educator- Wingate Nursery School.docx
• Application Form - Support Staff.docx