Early Years Practitioner

7 days ago

Ipswich IP ER, United Kingdom ORWELL PARK SCHOOL Full time £24,000 - £31,200 per year

Orwell Park is a co-educational prep school for day pupils and boarders. Nestled within 120 acres of beautiful parkland, Orwell Park offers a truly exceptional environment for learning. Our children benefit from extensive opportunities for outdoor learning, including regular sessions in our Forest School, where curiosity and independence are fostered in a natural setting. Alongside this, children enjoy specialist teaching in music, PE, and French, enriching their early educational experience.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and nurturing team. This role will primarily be based in our Nursery, working with children aged 2–4 years old, but may also involve supporting in Reception or Key Stage 1 as required.

We are looking for a committed professional who holds a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (as recognised on the statutory list) and who shares our passion for providing the very best start in life for young children.

We offer a welcoming and supportive team environment, an inspiring outdoor setting, access to excellent facilities, opportunity for professional development and training and a rewarding role within a school that values excellence, care and creativity.

This is a full time role working Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm during term time (32 weeks per year) plus 9 inset days per year. The hourly rate is £14.29 per hour inclusive of holiday pay.

Closing date for applications: 27 October 2025

Further details including an application form may be downloaded from the website ).

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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.29 per hour

Expected hours: 42.5 per week

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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