Job Description
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
Are you passionate about giving children the very best start in life? Do you believe in the power of play, curiosity, and emotional resilience? Then we want
you on our team!
At Lewisham Family Hub, we are on the lookout for an enthusiastic, nurturing, and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our warm and welcoming team. If you are ready to make a real impact every day — supporting young minds as they connect, thrive and grow, then this role could be the perfect opportunity.
What’s the role?
As an Early Years Practitioner, you'll design and deliver engaging sessions that support babies' and young children's development. Your role within Family Hubs will nurture strong parent- infant relationships, embrace outdoor learning as a core approach, and help lay the emotional and cognitive foundations children need to thrive through life’s challenges.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a trained or experienced Early Years Practitioner with expertise in working with children and families in a diverse community, and a strong awareness of equality of access for all.
The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the
First 1001 Critical Days manifesto and the significance of early brain development in fostering emotional resilience.
A clear commitment to the benefits of outdoor learning in all weather conditions throughout the year is essential.
Location
The job is primarily based in Lewisham Family Hubs.
Special conditions
- Relevant qualification or experience is needed
- Weekend working is required for this job
- The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.
Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact
[email protected]Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£30,120- £30,552 per annum (SC3)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Interviews will take place on 7th and 8th August 25
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works , which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email
[email protected] and an advisor will be in touch with you.
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
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