Early Years Practitioner

Are you passionate about early childhood education and looking to join an award-winning nursery? We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join the friendly and supportive team at King’s Hawford Prep School Kindergarten.

At King’s Hawford Kindergarten it is our aim to create a happy, stimulating, home-from-home environment, which will promote the learning process for all children and where friendships and confidence flourish. Outdoor learning is at the heart of everything we do, with children able to enjoy extensive use of our beautiful rural school site. Small groups of children with generous staff ratios enable us to tailor activities to each child’s particular interest whilst our extended programme of activities includes including indoor and outdoor PE sessions, music sessions, Rugby Tots, Ballet, Forest School sessions and weekly swimming lessons. 

If you are an experienced Early Years Practitioner, who works well in a team, has a flair for creativity, a great sense of humour and a commitment to helping children develop and thrive, we would love to hear from you!

The role will include (please refer to the job description for full details)

• Providing a caring and stimulating environment for the children, in line with EYFS guidelines

• Fostering strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues

• Maintaining a safe, clean, and inclusive environment

• Observing and assessing children’s progress, contributing to their learning journeys

• Being proactive in matters relating to safeguarding and child protection, and health and safety

What We’re Looking For

• A recognised NVQ Level 3 qualification in childcare development or equivalent

• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting and as part of a team

• An approachable, friendly and caring nature

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  

What We Offer

• A friendly, supportive and inspiring working environment, with great team dynamics

• Opportunities for professional development and training

• An outstanding setting with excellent indoor and exceptional outdoor facilities

• Access to a wide range of staff benefits (please see below)
  
  

Take a look…

Visit our website: https://www.ksw.org.uk/kings-nurseries/kings-hawford-nursery/introduction-2/ or take a look at our profile at daynurseries.co.uk: https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/daynursery.cfm/searchazref/65432224140

Questions? Please message us at recruitment@ksw.org.uk, we’ll be happy to help. If you would like to visit the Kindergarten before applying, just let us know.

Working pattern

Full time, 37.5 hours per week (plus supporting duties), between 7.30am and 6pm, year-round.

Start date: As soon as possible,  subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks.

Salary: £14.78 per hour

How to apply

• To apply, please read the job description below. Applicants can choose to complete either the TES online application form or complete a Word document application form which can be found on the Current Vacancies page of our website: https://www.ksw.org.uk/current-kings-foundation-vacancies/ and should be emailed to recruitment@ksw.org.uk

• When completing the supporting statement of the application form or cover letter, please ensure that you refer to the job description and person specification. Please also provide a detailed employment history.

• Deadline for applications: 9am, Monday 2nd March 2026
  Please note that we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates and appoint to the roles before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

• The King’s Foundation is unable to provide visa sponsorship for successful applicants who do not hold the right to work in the UK.

The King's Foundation

King’s Worcester is a hugely welcoming and fulfilling place to work. We are incredibly proud of our reputation. Our employees and our enviable King’s community is what sets our school apart. We are committed to recruiting the best candidates, who join us from a diverse range of backgrounds, including other educational settings, industry or the commercial world. We are also committed to developing and helping colleagues to thrive while they are here at King’s. Careers at King’s Worcester are exceptionally rewarding in many ways. Here's what we can offer you...

• We promote the values of mutual respect and integrity at every level in the Foundation, and we are an equal opportunities employer.

• A highly successful, well-resourced school with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a positive outlook.

• A competitive salary, commensurate with the importance of the post and with the experience and qualities of the successful candidate.

• Access to an Aviva Defined Contribution Pension Scheme for teaching and support staff.

• A generous fee remission for up to two children of employees who attend schools in the King’s Foundation (pro-rata for part-time staff), after two years of service.

• A genuinely rewarding role as well as career development and support for professional studies, if appropriate. Whatever the role, we offer excellent training and development. We are also committed to promoting from within whenever we can, giving the chance to build a great future at King’s.

• Access to the School’s outstanding sports facilities including the gym and swimming pool at agreed times.

• Staff are able to purchase private medical insurance through the School in order to benefit from group premium rates.

• Lunch is provided for employees during the school day, plus hot drinks and snacks.

• Employees have full use of School library resources and services.

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Free Yoga classes.

• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
  

The King’s Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-declaration form in relation to any criminal record or information that may make you unsuitable to work with children, and will be subject to an online search.

In order to provide our pupils with a well-rounded and enriched educational experience that is truly representative of the world in which they grow up, the King’s Foundation strives to place equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that we build a community which is truly representative of all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that we will do that best if our employees come from different backgrounds and if we create an environment of inclusion and belonging for them.