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 Monday 27 April 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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