About Upland’s Little Explorers

Upland’s Little Explorers is a brand‑new, term‑time pre‑school with thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces to spark curiosity, creativity and a love of learning. We’re an innovative, forward‑thinking team with high ambitions for early years, and we’re excited to welcome a flexible Level 2 Practitioner to help our provision thrive.

Why this role is great

• True flexibility: the working hours will be agreed week‑by‑week to match staff/child ratios
• Make a real difference: support our youngest learners at the very start of their journey
• Supportive team culture: collaborate with experienced early years professionals

The role

• Create warm, responsive interactions that promote children’s communication, confidence and independence
• Set up engaging, play‑based learning experiences aligned to the EYFS
• Contribute to safe, inclusive, high‑quality continuous provision—indoors and outdoors
• Work flexibly across shifts (core hours between 7:45am and 5:45pm) to maintain safe ratios

About you

• Level 2 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
• A positive, proactive practitioner who thrives in a collaborative team
• Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and high‑quality early years practice

How to apply

Please submit your application via our online form (or email the school office) and include brief evidence of your Level 2 qualification. Early applications are encouraged—we may interview as applications are received.

Safeguarding & safer recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS, online checks, and satisfactory references, in line with KCSIE and Trust policy.

Equality, diversity & inclusion

We are proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to a workplace where everyone feels respected and able to thrive, consistent with the Equality Act 2010