Level 3 Early Years Practitioner (Year Round)

Do you love working in nurseries? Want to be part of building something new and exciting?

A decade after first opening our nursery phases, Norfolk House School begins a new chapter from January 2025 as we extend our provision from term-time and school hours only to adding the option for families of extended hours and 48 week-a-year.

Norfolk House is seeking to appoint an EYFS Practitioner to join our nursery team on a 48-week-per-year working pattern. Reporting to our Nursery Manager and working alongside our fantastic team of existing Nursery staff, you will have a unique opportunity to shape the practice and provision in this new chapter for the youngest learners at our school.

About the School

Norfolk House is a leading, co-educational, preparatory school and nursery in Muswell Hill, North London, for children aged 2-11. The school takes great pride in our happy and warm environment, where each and every pupil is valued and nurtured. With small class sizes and a well-resourced school, you will join a supportive, forward-thinking team committed and passionate about educating children.

What We're Looking For

You will be a Level-3-qualified practitioner and act as a key person in our Nursery (comprising 3/4 year-olds) and/or Pre-Nursery (comprising 2/3 year-olds), leading the education and care for a small group of children. You will work as part of a vibrant, happy team and, on a daily basis, will plan and lead engaging activities designed to support children’s development as well as nurture children’s independence and confidence.

You will have weekly non-contact time to develop the learning environment, plan activities, and talk with colleagues to ensure you are able to teach the children with everything in place. We also offer staff the opportunity to study for higher-level qualifications which the school would fund.

Our children are our most powerful advertisement - they are polite, well-mannered, and are excited and engaged learners. We have imaginative, creative, and enthusiastic children and as a practitioner, you will be integral in helping to make our Nursery an inspiring setting to learn in.

At Norfolk House School we offer:

• A nurturing and all-round nursery and school, unique in its context;
• Motivated, well-rounded and excited children, eager to learn;
• Excellent professional development opportunities within the school, through Bellevue Education and the Independent Schools Association
• A team of motivated, committed and talented staff

We are seeking an EYFS practitioner (key person) who will: 

Hold a Level 3 Early Years childcare qualification 'full and relevant’ as recognised by the DFE

• Be committed to supporting children
• Enjoy working in a busy and fast-paced environment
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Have previous experience working in a nursery or school, ideally one that offers year-round provision
• Be flexible, well organised and able to adapt to changing needs
• Have excellent verbal and written English
• Hold a commitment to safeguarding and equalities

We offer staff the opportunity to join the school’s attractive pension scheme 

To apply, please download the application form or contact Deidre Hutchinson at: dhutchinson@norfolkhouseschool.org

Norfolk House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References and full DBS disclosure will be undertaken.

Closing Date: 8th November 2024

Interviews (provisionally): w/c 11th November 2024

Start date for the position is January 2025

Norfolk House School is part of Bellevue Education Group www.blvue.com