Job Description

Orwell Park School

Address:

Ipswich, IP10 0ER

Salary:

14.29 per hour

Hours:

25 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30am - 3:30pm, 32 weeks per year

Contract:

Part Time, Permanent

Reference: 8136

Leading independent co-educational day and boarding Prep School (2 to 13)

Orwell Park

is a co-educational prep school for day pupils and boarders. Nestled within 120 acres of beautiful parkland, Orwell Park offers a truly exceptional environment for learning. Our children benefit from extensive opportunities for outdoor learning, including regular sessions in our Forest School, where curiosity and independence are fostered in a natural setting. Alongside this, children enjoy specialist teaching in music, PE, and French, enriching their early educational experience.


We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic

Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner

to join our friendly and nurturing team. This role will primarily be based in our Nursery, working with children aged 2-4 years old, but may also involve supporting in Reception or Key Stage 1 as required.


We are looking for a committed professional who holds a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (as recognised on the statutory list) and who shares our passion for providing the very best start in life for young children.


We offer a welcoming and supportive team environment, an inspiring outdoor setting, access to excellent facilities, opportunity for professional development and training and a rewarding role within a school that values excellence, care and creativity.

For more information and how to apply

Further details including an application form may be downloaded from

the website.

Closing date:

8 December 2025

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as they apply and if successful close the interview process early.


Orwell Park is committed to safeguarding children and all successful applicants are required to complete Disclosure Application Forms, which means providing criminal conviction information