Nursery Practitioner - Part Time 2 Mornings
King Edward VI Preparatory School
Romsey, Hampshire
- New
- Salary:
- £26,592 per annum (FTE) plus competitive benefits package
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- October 2024
- Apply by:
- 13 September 2024
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated, and motivated Nursery Practitioner to join our Toddler Room during an exciting time of development at our beautiful rural nursery. We are an incredibly friendly and committed team, working in a unique setting with stunning outdoor space and brand new adjoining Early Years forest school site – Little Meadow.
You will be joining at a really exciting time as we extend our provision to younger ages, welcoming 2-year-olds to the Nursery from September 2024. We aim to create a magical and nurturing environment, that’s full of fun and variety. From music and movement, yoga and sing and sign sessions with our performing arts specialist, sports and games with our PE teachers, and farm and forest school sessions with our dedicated and passionate outdoor learning team, the curriculum at King Edward VI Nursery presents something special for both our children and the nursery staff alike.
The successful candidate will have experience of working in an Early Years environment and have good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Having a full and relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification in childcare is essential.
Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 08.15-12.45 term time only with flexibility to increase
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including: competitive contributory pension scheme; generous annual leave of 31 days, rising to 36 days with service; reduction in school fees at King Edward VI Prep and Senior; free lunch, refreshments and onsite parking; Health Cash Plan; Christmas shutdown; Three INSET days each year to facilitate high quality training opportunities.
About us
King Edward VI Preparatory School is a thriving and happy co-ed independent school for pupils from Nursery to Year 6, and is the feeder school to King Edward VI, Southampton. The school occupies its own spacious 22-acre site on the outskirts of Romsey and enjoys the many benefits of being part of a 2-18 organisation whilst retaining a unique identity as a rural school with a strong family feel.
We welcome visits to the school or informal conversations prior to applying.
A full job description and application form are available at https://prep.kes.school/78/employment-opportunities or contact HR at hr@kes.hants.sch.uk or 023 8070 4561.
Closing date: 9am on Friday 13 September 2024.
We will look to interview suitable candidates as applications are received, therefore interested applicants are encouraged to complete the application form as soon as possible.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service and past employers.
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About King Edward VI Preparatory School
- King Edward VI Preparatory School
- Highwood House, Highwood Lane, Romsey
- Hampshire
- SO51 9ZH
- United Kingdom
King Edward VI Preparatory School is a thriving and happy co-ed independent school for pupils from Nursery to Year 6, and is the feeder school to King Edward VI, Southampton. The prep school enjoys the many benefits of being part of a 2-18 organisation whilst retaining a unique identity as a rural school with a strong family feel.
Our ethos is to nurture and support our pupils, so that they flourish and exceed their expectations in their learning, interests, relationships and emotional development. Our goal is that they become intellectually curious, resilient, confident and ready for their next steps.
Pupils have access to a wide range of high quality learning resources at KES Prep including a well-stocked library, science laboratory, IT suites, cookery, art, technology and music rooms. Interactive whiteboards, iPads, virtual reality headsets and green screens also enhance pupils’ learning.
KES Prep is a warm and welcoming place to work and develop as an individual and leader. We encourage staff to take on positions of responsibility and value our staff highly for going above and beyond to support the wider life of the school.
Due to our rural location we cannot easily be accessed by public transport, so staff do need their own transport. On site parking is available.
King Edward VI Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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