Senior Nursery Education Worker
CompanyIslington Council
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/7/2026
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Occupation TypeEarly education and childcare assistants
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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Description
About The Role
Senior Nursery Education Worker
Margaret McMillan Nursery School and Children’s Centre
Post Details
Are you an experienced Early Years practitioner ready to progress into a leadership role?
Do you hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification, have strong experience with children aged 0–5, and the confidence to lead, motivate, and inspire others?
If so, we would love to hear from you.
Margaret McMillan Nursery School and Children’s Centre is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Senior Nursery Education Worker to join our warm, highly skilled team.
About The Role
As a Senior Nursery Education Worker, you will:
What We Are Looking For
Senior Nursery Education Worker
Margaret McMillan Nursery School and Children’s Centre
Post Details
- Contract: Fixed term (1 year, until August 2027)
- Hours: 35 hours per week, shift pattern (All Year Round)
- Salary: Scale 6 (Spine Points 18–20)
- Salary Range: £37,509 – £38,637 per annum (dependent on experience)
- Closing Date: Thursday 29 May 2026 (midnight)
- Shortlisting: Monday 1 June 2026
- Interviews: Monday 8 June 2026
Are you an experienced Early Years practitioner ready to progress into a leadership role?
Do you hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification, have strong experience with children aged 0–5, and the confidence to lead, motivate, and inspire others?
If so, we would love to hear from you.
Margaret McMillan Nursery School and Children’s Centre is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Senior Nursery Education Worker to join our warm, highly skilled team.
About The Role
As a Senior Nursery Education Worker, you will:
- Lead and support a team of practitioners (qualified and unqualified)
- Organise and manage the daily and weekly running of your room
- Deliver a high-quality, engaging curriculum aligned with the EYFS
- Plan for both individual and group needs, supporting all areas of development
- Create a nurturing, stimulating environment where children can thrive
- Promote children’s independence, confidence, and wellbeing
- Work closely with colleagues, parents, and external professionals
- Contribute to identifying and supporting the needs of local families
What We Are Looking For
You will have:
Margaret McMillan Nursery School is a unique and inspiring environment:
We strongly encourage visits so you can experience our setting first-hand.
To arrange a visit, please contact:
📧 [email protected]
📞 020 7281 2745
Apply online:
👉 https://jobs.islington.gov.uk/
Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding
Margaret McMillan Nursery School is an Equal Opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to rigorous recruitment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.
About You
Working for the team, service and our organisation
Not Specified
- Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (or equivalent)
- Proven experience working with children aged 0–5
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework
- Understanding of safeguarding, equality, and inclusion
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A proactive, positive, and reflective approach to your practice
- The ability to lead, motivate and develop others
Margaret McMillan Nursery School is a unique and inspiring environment:
- Set in nearly an acre of garden, embracing the garden nursery philosophy
- A strong focus on indoor and outdoor learning
- A trauma-informed, child-centred approach
- Use of the ShREC approach to support high-quality interactions and language development
- A deeply embedded culture of teamwork and collaboration
- A strong commitment to high-quality early years education
- A supportive, experienced, and welcoming team
- Excellent indoor and outdoor learning environments
- Strong partnerships with parents and carers
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
We strongly encourage visits so you can experience our setting first-hand.
To arrange a visit, please contact:
📧 [email protected]
📞 020 7281 2745
Apply online:
👉 https://jobs.islington.gov.uk/
Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding
Margaret McMillan Nursery School is an Equal Opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to rigorous recruitment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.
About You
Working for the team, service and our organisation
Not Specified