Early Years Educator

Cezanne HR; City of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in London is seeking an Early Years Educator who is fluent in German and English. The successful candidate will engage with children during playtime and ensure their safety at all times. Responsibilities also include individual support for children and participation in various school activities. Ideal for someone with NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Education and a commitment to child welfare. Competitive salary offered in a beautiful setting alongside the River Thames.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience

Paid DSL school holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Creative input opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Early Years Educator NVQ Level 3 or similar qualification.
• Excellent command of English and German, oral and written.
• Reliable and committed to the task.

Responsibilities

• Engage with groups of children during play.
• Ensure child safety on school grounds.
• Support children with individual needs.

Skills

Qualifying Early Years Educator NVQ Level 3 or similar qualification

Excellent command of English and German

Positive attitude to work

Reliability and commitment

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work independently

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Education

Job description

Overview

Early Years Educator with German - start immediately

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Company Description

The DSL is part of a long-standing tradition of excellence in the world-wide networks of more than 136 schools abroad. All schools are accredited and supported by the Federal Republic of Germany. DSL offers an appealing and challenging educational programme from Kindergarten to Abitur with a specific emphasis on German language and culture in a bi-lingual environment. The DSL is set in beautiful, extensive grounds next to the river Thames and it is a wonderful environment for staff and children alike.

Position

We are now recruiting a dedicated, Early Years Educator / Group Leader for our bi-lingual "Kinderhaus".

This is a role for someone who speaks and understands German.

This role supports the Group Leader and adapts to the needs of the group. Kindergarten Groups at the DSL are bi-lingual, German and English, so you must be prepared to engage with the language being spoken. The Group Leader has overall responsibility of the group. There is also close cooperation between the staff, parents and the management.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with groups of children and individual children during play, indoors and outdoors
• Ensuring the safety of all children at all times on the school grounds
• Supporting children with individual needs
• Ensure children are well cared for during lunch time and meal time standards are followed
• Participation in parents' evenings and parent-teacher conferences
• Participation in general conferences and attending staff meetings
• Participation in further training
• Participation in school events, such as the Lantern Festival, Summer Festival or Open Day
• Participation, planning, exchange of information and preparation for an Ofsted inspection
• Support observation visits and staff meetings
• Independent tasks that may arise when you stand in for colleagues: substitution of colleagues in case of illness
• Carrying out and planning group activities
• Carrying out and planning small group activities
• Carrying out and planning afternoon circles
• Carrying out and planning daily routines with the group colleague
• Carrying out and planning group projects and children's house projects
• Carrying out and planning celebrations within the group or the "Kinderhaus"
• Coordination and exchange with other departments at the school, such as the Beratungsquadrat, German support teacher, health and safety
• Obtain information independently, keep up to date with regulations for child education, such as Safeguarding or diverse cultures
• Independent work and further training in the Kindergarten App
• Parent work in the form of weekly reports, development sheets, portfolios
• Provide guidance for trainees

Requirements

• Qualified Early Years Educator NVQ Level 3 or similar qualification
• Excellent command of the English and German language, oral and written
• A positive attitude to work
• Reliable and committed to the task in hand
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently

Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• 39 hours week
• Paid DSL school holidays (restrictions apply to some dates and the end and beginning of the school year)
• Be part of a team where you can bring in your ideas
• Beautiful rural setting next to the River Thames
• Cycle to work scheme

Other information

The German School London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and will carry out a DBS check and appropriate screening on applicants. The German School Association is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all applicants who meet the requirements for the position, in particular from those in minority groups for which the School is currently underrepresented.

Closing date for applications: 30th November 2025

Please upload your Cover Letter and CV to the website and we will contact you.

Application

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