Early Years Practitioners
Required for August 2026, full-time, all year round, permanent
We are seeking warm, caring and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioners to join our friendly team in delivering high-quality care, teaching, and learning experiences. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a vibrant and caring independent school community that values every child’s unique potential. The successful candidates will work closely with Room Leaders to support all aspects of nursery life, fostering a safe, stimulating, and nurturing learning environment to allow our pupils to thrive. Daily responsibilities include working in partnership with parents, carers and professionals to promote the well-being of the children, implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and assisting with creative displays within the Nursery.
Candidates will have a genuine love and passion for early years education, creating a sense of fun, joy and creativity for the children, ensuring a warm, happy home-from-home environment for our youngest learners. Candidates will hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in childcare and will have a warm and caring attitude and a genuine desire to make a positive difference to children’s learning.
The positions are full-time, all year round, working from 7.15am to 6.15pm on a rotational basis. We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment, and our benefits package includes a competitive salary, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, professional development opportunities, and free lunch when Nursery is in session.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 9.00am. However, applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and the School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date should the ideal candidate(s) be identified.
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CANDIDATE BRIEF EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER
Cleaner/Housekeeper (Rydes Hill)
Required for June 2026
Part-time (25 hours per week), all year round, permanent
Part of the Tormead family, Rydes Hill Pre‑Prep and Nursery is a nurturing, home-from-home school where children are carefully guided through each stage of their early development, supported to flourish both academically and personally. From September 2026, we are extending our nursery provision to welcome babies from 6 months.
We are seeking a Cleaner/Housekeeper to join our friendly team to clean all areas of the school site. Duties include unlocking the School’s premises in the morning and locking up in the evening. Working safely and being mindful of hazards to children and staff, the ideal candidate will be physically fit, flexible and enthusiastic, have the skills required to provide high standards of cleaning, with an excellent eye for detail. Full training and induction will be given so no experience is necessary.
The position is part-time for 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round. Working hours are mornings from 6am to 8am and/or afternoons from 4pm to 7pm. Job share considered. We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment and a salary of £16,523 per annum.
The closing date for applications is Monday 11 May 2026 at 9.00am. However, applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and the School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date should the ideal candidate(s) be identified.
For more information and to apply for the role, please click HERE
CANDIDATE BRIEF CLEANER/HOUSEKEEPER
Safeguarding
All roles advertised will involve contact with children. Rydes Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All applicants should read the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policies below. Enhanced disclosures from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be sought on all successful applicants.
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