Early Years Practitioner

The Boarding Schools' Association; South Oxhey; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in South Oxhey is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to provide care and education for children aged 1-4. This full-time role requires candidates to have Early Years’ experience and an NNEB/NVQ Level 2 qualification, with Level 3 being desirable. The position involves working 40 hours per week on a rotational shift basis from 8am to 6pm. Applications are encouraged early as interviews will be rolling. Competitive salaries are offered based on experience.

Benefits

Discounted annual membership for the New Hall Sport Club

Qualifications

• Required to work 40 hours per week on a rotational shift basis.
• Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage is necessary.
• NNEB/NVQ Level 2 qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and care for children aged 1-4.
• Support a team of highly committed staff in the Nursery Division.

Skills

Early Years’ experience

Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Education

NNEB/NVQ Level 2 qualification

Level 3 qualification (desirable)

Job description

Closing Date: 4 March 2026
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Salary: All-year round salary: £26,208pa-£28,846pa; Term time only salary: £19,858pa-£21,856pa
Employment Term: Full TimePart TimePermanent

The Nursery Division requires Early Years Practitioner

(all-year round and term time only)

Working schedule

Monday to Friday (40 hours per week on a rotational shift basis)

Benefits

Discounted annual membership for the New Hall Sport Club

Role overview

We are looking for candidates with Early Years’ experience to join a team of highly committed staff. The Early Years Practitioner will work 40 hours per week on a rotational shift basis to cover the opening hours of the Nursery Division (8am to 6pm). The Nursery provides education and care for children aged 1-4. A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage is required and an NNEB/NVQ Level 2 qualification is essential (Level 3 desirable).

School environment

New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment, set in a stunning Grade I listed building that is the former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. With a staff of around 300, New Hall is a warm, welcoming and supportive community. Beaulieu Park railway station is now open at the foot of New Hall’s private road approach, The Avenue, with journey times of 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street.

Application process

Early applications are encouraged, interviews will take place on a rolling basis

Safeguarding

New Hall is committed to safeguarding students. There will be an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.