Nursery Practitioner - Part Time 3 Days

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated, and motivated Nursery Practitioner to join our Pre-School 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 to Wednesday, 0815-1645 term time only

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.