Job Description

Orwell Park School

Leading independent co-educational day

and boarding Prep School (2 to 13)

Early Years Practitioner (Level 3 Qualified)

25 hours per week

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.

This is a part time role working Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.30 - 12.30, Tuesday and Thursday 8.30 - 3.30 during term time (32 weeks per year) plus 9 inset days per year. The hourly rate is 14.29 inclusive of holiday pay.

Closing date for applications:

8 December 2025

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

Further details including an application form may be downloaded from the website (www.orwellpark.co.uk).

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

Orwell Park School, Nacton, Ipswich, IP10 0ER

Job Types: Permanent, Part-time

Pay: 14.29 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person