Early Years Educator

The Early Years Educator role serves as a key position within the Nursery team, working closely with colleagues 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. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring that every child feels safe, valued, and supported to achieve their full potential.,

• 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
  
  to have a clear understanding of, and commitment to, the aims and ethos of a Catholic independent boarding and day school
• to have an NNEB or NVQ Level 3 qualification in Childcare (or equivalent)
• to have experience of working in an Early Years setting
• to have excellent communication, organisational, IT and leadership skills
• to have a secure understanding of child development and safeguarding
• to have the ability to motivate others, build effective teams and work positively with parents
• to have a willingness to engage in ongoing professional development and to work flexibly as required, 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.
  
  35 days' holiday (including bank holidays)
• 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.