Nursery Practitioner
Orwell Park School
Suffolk
- £12.71 per hour
- Expired
- Salary:
- The hourly rate for this role is £12.71 (£14.87 including holiday pay)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 26
- Apply by:
- 6 August 2026
Job overview
Orwell Park is a co-educational prep school for day pupils and boarders. The outstanding beauty of the grounds and historic buildings contribute to an inspiring experience, which combines the legacy and traditions of the past with the dynamism and energy of the present and the future. High expectations, and learning strategies tailored to the individual child, lead to high levels of attainment.
Are you passionate about working with young children and helping them thrive in a nurturing, educational environment? We are looking for a Full and relevant Level 3 Qualified Nursery/ Early Years Practitioner to join our Pre-Prep team. The successful candidate will be warm, professional and committed to delivering high-quality Early Years Provision. As part of our team, you’ll assist in delivering engaging activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, fostering children’s learning and development through play. You will play an active role in ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of the children, while supporting their individual needs, including personal care and behaviour management. Paediatric first aid training is desirable.
This is a part time post working Monday and Wednesday 7.50am to 1pm for 32 weeks per year plus inset. There is a strong possibility of additional hours being available as more children attend sessions, ideally we are seeking someone who can be flexible to accommodate these needs. The hourly rate for this role is £12.71 (£14.87 Including holiday pay). Onsite accommodation may be available for the right candidate; further detail is included in the job description.
Closing date for applications: Midday Thursday 6 August 26
We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as they apply and if successful close the interview process early. Further details including an application form may be downloaded from the website (https://www.orwellpark.co.uk/vacancies#Current-Vacancies)
Orwell Park is committed to safeguarding children and all successful applicants are required to complete Disclosure Application Forms, which means providing criminal conviction information.
Orwell Park School, Nacton, Ipswich, IP10 0ER
About Orwell Park School
“Everybody can be a somebody”
Orwell Park is a magical place to be educated. Our children remember its happy and stimulating atmosphere and the beauty of its surroundings for the rest of their lives.
Orwell Park School is one of the leading independent preparatory schools in the United Kingdom for boys and girls aged rising three to thirteen, offering both day and boarding facilities. It is situated in a stunning parkland setting overlooking the Orwell estuary.
An Orwell Park education is an ‘opportunity’, giving a sense of both freedom and discipline in learning. It is education with excellence and imagination, a partnership between school and pupil which recognises potential and develops ability and achievement for all.
This is the magic of Orwell Park School.
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