Early Years Practitioner

Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £27164.80
Contract Type: Full-Time , Permanent (40 hours per week, 52 weeks)
Closing Date: 9am, Wednesday 10 June 2026
Interviews: Week beginning Monday 16 June 2026

The opportunity

As one of the leading Independent Schools in the country, we pride ourselves on offering a supportive and caring environment for pupils. We are currently looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our expanding Nursery team to help us fulfil our goals to provide outstanding Foundation Stage care and education.

To be successful, you will need to be qualified to an appropriate and recognised level 3 in Early Years and Childcare (this does not include Health and Social Care) and ideally with some experience of working with 2-4 year olds, and be looking for an opportunity to get fully involved with the life of this busy school.

All year contract (50 weeks)

Annual leave: 20 days with an additional 5 days that must be taken over the Christmas period, plus public holidays

Hours: 40 hrs per week between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm (job-sharing may be considered)

Salary: annual £27,164.80

Benefits of working at NULS:

• Competitive salaries
• 20 days holiday, plus grant days, plus bank holidays
• Complimentary lunch
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for professional qualifications
• Pension Scheme
• Discounted nursery/school fees for staff
• On-site parking

Deadline for Applications – 9:00 am, Wednesday 10 June 2026

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The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered charity no.