Early Years Practitioner

Are you passionate about early childhood education and looking to join an award-winning nursery? We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join the friendly and supportive team at King’s Hawford Prep School Kindergarten.

At King’s Hawford Kindergarten it is our aim to create a happy, stimulating, home-from-home environment, which will promote the learning process for all children and where friendships and confidence flourish. Outdoor learning is at the heart of everything we do, with children able to enjoy extensive use of our beautiful rural school site. Small groups of children with generous staff ratios enable us to tailor activities to each child’s particular interest whilst our extended programme of activities includes including indoor and outdoor PE sessions, music sessions, Rugby Tots, Ballet, Forest School sessions and weekly swimming lessons.

If you are an experienced Early Years Practitioner, who works well in a team, has a flair for creativity, a great sense of humour and a commitment to helping children develop and thrive, we would love to hear from you!

• Providing a caring and stimulating environment for the children, in line with EYFS guidelines
• Fostering strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and inclusive environment
• Observing and assessing children’s progress, contributing to their learning journeys
• Being proactive in matters relating to safeguarding and child protection, and health and safety

• A recognised NVQ Level 3 qualification in childcare development or equivalent
• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting and as part of a team
• An approachable, friendly and caring nature
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• A friendly, supportive and inspiring working environment, with great team dynamics
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• An outstanding setting with excellent indoor and exceptional outdoor facilities
• Access to a wide range of staff benefits (please see below)

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Full time, 37.5 hours per week (plus supporting duties), between 7.30am and 6pm, year-round.

As soon as possible, subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks.

£14.78 per hour

• To apply, please read the job description below. Applicants can choose to complete either the TES online application form or complete a Word document application form which can be found on the Current Vacancies page of our website and should be emailed to
• When completing the supporting statement of the application form or cover letter, please ensure that you refer to the job description and person specification. Please also provide a detailed employment history.
• Final date to receive applications: 9am, Monday 2nd March 2026
• Please note that we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates and appoint to the roles before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
• The King’s Foundation is unable to provide visa sponsorship for successful applicants who do not hold the right to work in the UK.

King’s Worcester is a hugely welcoming and fulfilling place to work. We are incredibly proud of our reputation. Our employees and our enviable King’s community is what sets our school apart. We are committed to recruiting the best candidates, who join us from a diverse range of backgrounds, including other educational settings, industry or the commercial world. We are also committed to developing and helping colleagues to thrive while they are here at King’s.

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• We promote the values of mutual respect and integrity at every level in the Foundation, and we are an equal opportunities employer.
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