Nestling Learning Charity is a new UK Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO in formation – we are applying to the Charity Commission and are not yet registered). Our aim is to remove financial barriers to early childhood education by giving families, nurseries and communities across the UK completely free EYFS and KS1 learning tools, games and printable resources, with a particular focus on underserved communities. We are now appointing our founding independent Board of Trustees.

The role
We are looking for an experienced EYFS/KS1 teacher, early years practitioner, early childhood education consultant or academic researcher to lead the charity’s independent educational oversight. You will:
– Review the educational quality, safety and curriculum alignment of our free digital games and printable resources
– Help shape how we measure our impact on children’s early learning
– Make sure all content follows child-safety and privacy-by-design principles
– Take part in board decisions as a founding trustee

Time and terms
– Voluntary and unpaid, about 4 to 8 hours a month
– Fully remote, with no travel needed, and any reasonable out-of-pocket costs reimbursed
– Meetings by video call on weekday evenings or weekends
– Initial 3-year term
– No direct work with children
– Appointment subject to a Charity Commission trustee eligibility declaration

We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially people from groups under-represented on charity boards.

How to apply
Email your CV and a short expression of interest to hello@nestlinglearning.org.uk. We’re happy to have an informal chat first.

Closing date: 13 November 2026