Location
London Borough of Hackney

Hours
Full Time, Permanent

Salary
Scale 5 £35,493 to £37,077

About the Role
Hackney Education provides a range of services to support the education of children, young people and adults in our inner London borough. Hackney is one of the UK’s highest performing local authorities, serving one of London’s best places to live and work. Within our diverse borough we serve a wide range of children and young people, with a particular focus on supporting less advantaged families. Hackney ranks within the 10% most deprived boroughs in England on several measures.

Our key priority is to improve the life chances of every child, young person and learner by making Hackney the most forward-looking education system in the UK. We aim to create an exciting environment where schools, settings and partners ensure inclusion and success for everyone. Hackney is one of the best places in the country for young people to grow, learn, develop and achieve, and one of the best places for colleagues to work and thrive in our education system.

We are looking for a highly skilled, enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate Early Years Nursery Education Officer to join our vibrant Children and Family Hub team. In this role, you will support the Room Lead in maintaining the Outstanding level of childcare we currently provide.

Closing date: 11 October 2026
Interviews: W/c 26 October

Hackney Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role involves regulated activity and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

We are working towards our vision to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud. We seek individuals who embody our “PROUD” values: Purpose and Respect, fostering belonging through active inclusion, kindness and open dialogue; Ownership, championing proactive collaboration and accountability; and Unity and Diversity, working as one Council to break down silos and champion anti-racist behaviour.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise social and economic disadvantage and welcome applications from disabled people and people from Black and Global Majority backgrounds, as these groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce. Flexible working arrangements are also welcomed.

Experience
Experience working in early years or childcare settings is highly desirable. A commitment to maintaining high standards of childcare and education is essential.

About you
You will be enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate about supporting young children’s development and learning. You should be able to work effectively as part of a team and support the Room Lead in delivering outstanding childcare. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is essential. You should embody the Council’s PROUD values and be committed to inclusion and diversity.

Qualifications
Relevant early years qualifications are required. You must be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check and comply with all safeguarding and pre-employment checks as per statutory guidance.