Early Years Practitioner (February or April start)

Would you like to work with some of the most curious and warm-hearted children?

Do you want to share your imagination, enthusiasm and zest for life with young minds? 

Gateway is a nurturing and thriving independent co-educational prep school set in the heart of the Chilterns with 26o+ children. The school enjoys a strong reputation for its academic excellence and welcoming community. Our Preschool is an important part of our whole school where children learn primarily through play, enjoying a combination of adult-initiated and child-led activities.

Part of Bellevue Education

Founded over eighteen years ago, Bellevue Education is a world-class group of schools dedicated to providing the best possible education to children and students aged from 0 to 19 years. Each Bellevue school is run independently, but are united by the same values and commitments to innovation in teaching; investments in teachers, buildings and technology; and exceptional academic results as a natural outcome of a focus on instilling a lifelong love of learning. Bellevue schools are warm, happy and dynamic environments where students are encouraged to aim high, and where they will find everything they need to succeed. The group consists of 21 schools across the UK, in Switzerland and France, with headquarters in London, UK. 

Why choose to work at Gateway Preschool?

• Competitive salary
• Networking and potential career progression opportunities within the wider group
• Opportunities to be part of the whole school inset provision & CPD (Up to 5 days of inset training per year)
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays, including time off between Christmas and New Year
• Competitive pension contributions.  Death in service benefit
• Part of a wider educational setting. Part of a bigger organisation and network
• Specialist teachers onsite to offer support and subject specialist advice.
• Hot lunches, snacks and tea and coffee provided
• PerkBox: Bellevue staff wellbeing advantage and discount benefits.