Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner
Hertford Prep

Published
October 8, 2026

Location
Hertingfordbury

Category
Independent Pre Preparatory

Job Type
Teaching

Short Summary
The school seek to appoint an inspirational, dynamic and suitably experienced professional as an Early Years Practitioner for this ambitious and forward-thinking Prep School on the outskirts of Hertfo

Salary
£21,826 per annum

Working Pattern
Full time

Documents
Early-Years-Practitioner_JD.pdf 1.99 MB

Closing Date
November 03, 2026

Description

The school seek to appoint an inspirational, dynamic and suitably experienced professional as an Early Years Practitioner for this ambitious and forward-thinking Prep School on the outskirts of Hertford.

Why choose Hertford Prep

Hertford Prep is a co-educational independent school for pupils aged 3-11, set within 15 acres of beautiful parkland at Hertingfordbury Park. With roots dating back to 1898, the school blends a strong heritage with a warm, family-centred ethos and high academic standards. Now part of the Mill Hill Education Group, Hertford Prep's recent rebrand reflects a modern, confident vision built on kindness, community and opportunity.

The school's extensive grounds include woodland and a dedicated Forest School, enriching pupils' learning through hands-on outdoor experiences. Alongside this, excellent facilities in science, computing, music, drama and art support a broad, inspiring curriculum.

Hertford Prep is a happy, creative and supportive community, known for its strong pastoral care and enthusiastic learners. From immersive themed lessons to pupil-led initiatives and a wide variety of clubs, the school fosters a vibrant culture where wellbeing, curiosity and joy in learning come first.

Joining the team as a Woodlands Class Teacher means working in a nurturing, well-resourced environment where specialist teaching makes a genuine difference, helping children grow in confidence, develop key skills and fulfil their potential.

Why choose The Mill Hill Education Group?

Mill Hill Education group is a growing charitable collection of independent schools. Its aims of instilling values and inspiring minds has been a key focus since the founding of Mill Hill School in 1807. All schools share an educational philosophy around developing thoughtful and responsible pupils with a global outlook. School life combines academic rigour with a breadth of opportunities to develop young people able to flourish in an ever-changing world.

• Educates boys and girls from 3-18, seeking to equip them for life, both now and in the future.
• Our stimulating academic environment and numerous activities outside the classroom encourage learning and personal growth.
• We are committed to the development of every pupil and believe that our friendly and supportive community helps this to happen.
• We seek as a group to instil a love for learning which will last a life time whilst balancing this with a readiness to embrace change.

For further information, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@millhill.group

Closing date: 3 November 2026.

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The school seek to appoint an inspirational, dynamic and suitably experienced professional as an Early Years Practitioner for this ambitious and forward-thinking Prep School on the outskirts of Hertford.

Hertford Prep is a co-educational independent school for pupils aged 3-11, set within 15 acres of beautiful parkland at Hertingfordbury Park. With roots dating back to 1898, the school blends a strong heritage with a warm, family-centred ethos and high academic standards. Now part of the Mill Hill Education Group, Hertford Prep's recent rebrand reflects a modern, confident vision built on kindness, community and opportunity. The school's extensive grounds include woodland and a dedicated Forest School, enriching pupils' learning through hands-on outdoor experiences. Alongside this, excellent facilities in science, computing, music, drama and art support a broad, inspiring curriculum. Hertford Prep is a happy, creative and supportive community, known for its strong pastoral care and enthusiastic learners. From immersive themed lessons to pupil-led initiatives and a wide variety of clubs, the school fosters a vibrant culture where wellbeing, curiosity and joy in learning come first. Joining the team as a Woodlands Class Teacher means working in a nurturing, well-resourced environment where specialist teaching makes a genuine difference, helping children grow in confidence, develop key skills and fulfil their potential. Why choose The Mill Hill Education Group? Mill Hill Education group is a growing charitable collection of independent schools. Its aims of instilling values and inspiring minds has been a key focus since the founding of Mill Hill School in 1807. All schools share an educational philosophy around developing thoughtful and responsible pupils with a global outlook. School life combines academic rigour with a breadth of opportunities to develop young people able to flourish in an ever-changing world.

• Educates boys and girls from 3-18, seeking to equip them for life, both now and in the future.
• Our stimulating academic environment and numerous activities outside the classroom encourage learning and personal growth.
• We are committed to the development of every pupil and believe that our friendly and supportive community helps this to happen.
• We seek as a group to instil a love for learning which will last a life time whilst balancing this with a readiness to embrace change.