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Post Title : Early Years Practitioner Level 2 or Level 3 School: Upland's Little Explorers (part of Upland Primary School) Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: 27.5 hours per week Working Weeks: 38 weeks per year Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 15:00 Grade: BEX05 NJC 5 Actual Salary: £18,846 Actual (£29,436 FTE) Position Start Date: As soon as possible Advert Closing Date: 13th November 2026 Interview Date: 16th November 2026
Upland Primary School Pre-School
Upland’s Little Explorers, a brand-new term-time only preschool that opened in September 2025, is seeking to recruitment a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join the team.
At Upland’s Little Explorers, we are innovative, forward-thinking, and ambitious for excellence in early years education. Our brand new internal and external environment is designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning in every child.
Join us on this exciting journey as we open our doors to the next generation of little explorers!
Key Responsibilities
- Provide consistent, responsive care to very young children.
- Undertake personal care tasks.
- Contribute to the development of a high-quality learning environment.
- Implement and deliver the EYFS curriculum.
- Observe and assess children's progress.
- Ensure that all safeguarding and health and safety policies are followed.
We are looking for someone who
- Has a Level 3 , full and relevant, qualification or higher.
- Enjoys working with children.
- Is kind, patient and enthusiastic.
- Has experience in a pre-school setting.
We offer
- Supportive and collaborative team.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Commitment to staff wellbeing.
For further information about Upland school, please visit www.upland.bexley.sch.uk
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact the school office on 0208 303 2175.



