Nursery Assistant

About St James Preparatory School

St James Prep School is a co-educational IAPS day prep and nursery school for children aged 2-11. An oasis of calm in bustling Kensington, the school is resourced with enviable outside space (including a forest school), a fully-resourced teaching kitchen, science labs and a new ICT Suite.

The Good Schools Guide describes the School as, ‘Unique. A relaxed, yet focused atmosphere unlike any we have encountered elsewhere.’ 

St James Prep was inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in October 2019 and graded ‘excellent’ in all areas. 

Our Nursery

The nursery, which celebrated its one year anniversary in September 2020, welcomes children the term in which they turn 3. It is a bright open-plan space with access to its own little adventure playground, mud kitchen and sandpit, as well as the little forest in the park.

Thanks to a varied curriculum and specialist teaching in Performing Arts, Music and Language, your child will have the chance to develop their own unique talents in a nurturing and inspiring environment.

Overview

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Nursery Practitioner to join part of a dynamic team. We are looking for someone with robust knowledge of EYFS, coupled with good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. You must be highly motivated and have a positive attitude towards working with children.

Hours of Work

• Normal hours of work will be 7:30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, during term time.

• Salary: £17,551 per annum.

• There is no requirement to work during school holidays, except where requested to attend work by the Head of Nursery School.

• There are occasions where you will be required to stay later for example: To attend all staff meetings. Staff meetings take place one evening each week until 5pm, parents’ evenings (as appropriate) and INSET (internal and external as requested).

How to apply

To apply for this role, please click Quick Apply to complete our online application form. Please return your completed application to: recruitment@stjamesschools.co.uk 

Closing date: 9.00am on 8 December 2022.

Interview date: Interviews will be arranged directly with shortlisted candidates and the School reserves the right to offer the post at any stage in the appointment process.

St James Schools 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 reference checks and an enhanced DBS check.