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.

Application closing date: 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 candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). New Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION

Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.