Early Years Educator; -year round,term time or part time Job Essex Maryland USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Early Years Educator (all-year round, term time or part time)

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Educator to join our nurturing Nursery team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support young children during their crucial early years of development within a caring, stimulating, and well‑resourced environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Nursery Team to deliver high‑quality early years education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), the School’s Mission and Ethos, and all relevant safeguarding and welfare requirements. You will play a key role in ensuring that every child feels safe, valued, and supported to achieve their full potential.

Key responsibilities

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

The successful candidate will be expected

to be educated to GCSE level
to have an NNEB or NVQ Level 2 qualification in Childcare (or equivalent)
to have experience of working in an Early Years setting
to have a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
to have excellent communication and organisational skills
to have strong IT skills, including experience of online assessment tools such as Tapestry
to have a valid Paediatric First Aid Certificate
to have a clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities
to be able to recognise and respond to individual children’s needs
to be able to work effectively as part of a team and use initiative when required
to have flexibility and a positive attitude towards change and development
to have an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Childcare (or equivalent)
to have formal training in the care of babies, and children under the age of 2
to have experience working with children with SEND and providing 1:1 support
to have strong pastoral skills and a balanced approach to behaviour and discipline

What New Hall offers

Excellent benefits & CPD
Lunch without charge in term time
Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment. The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. The School’s conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300.

Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall’s Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street. The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train) terminates at Heathrow airport. There are nearby airports:
London Stansted, London Southend and London City.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

Final date to receive applications
: applications will be considered on a rolling basis

All adults employed by the New Hall School have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful…


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Early Years Educator; -year round, term time or part time