Early Years Educator

New Hall School is seeking an Early Years Educator for the Nursery. The role is essential to delivering high‑quality early years education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, the school’s Mission and Ethos, and all safeguarding and welfare requirements.

• Act as a Key Person, taking responsibility for the care, learning, and development of a group of children.
• Take ownership of planning and delivery of age‑appropriate learning activities.
• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress, maintaining accurate Learning Journeys and online assessments.
• Contribute to written reports and engage positively with parents through meetings and formal communications.
• Support the Nursery Manager with behaviour management and pastoral care.
• Promote children’s welfare, safeguarding, and health and safety at all times in line with School policies.
• Maintain consistent care routines, including sleep, personal care, and first aid as appropriate.
• Prepare learning resources and contribute to daily planning.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and well‑organised Nursery environment.
• Accompany and supervise children on outings and educational visits.
• Promote strong home‑school links and high‑quality Early Years practice.

• Clear understanding of, and commitment to, the aims and ethos of a Catholic independent boarding and day school.
• NNEB or NVQ Level 3 qualification in Childcare (or equivalent).
• Experience working in an Early Years setting.
• Excellent communication, organisational, IT and leadership skills.
• Secure understanding of child development and safeguarding.
• Ability to motivate others, build effective teams and work positively with parents.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development and to work flexibly as required.

• 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays).
• Excellent benefits & CPD.
• Lunch without charge in term time.
• Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club.

midday, Monday 3 August 2026