Job Description

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: 27,164.80 per annum FTE

Contract Type: Full-time (40 hours per week), Permanent

(Part-time and Term-time only would be considered)

Closing Date: 9:00 am, Monday 17 November 2025

The opportunity

As one of the leading Independent Schools in the country, we pride ourselves on offering a supportive and caring environment for pupils. We are currently looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our expanding Nursery team to help us fulfil our goals to provide outstanding Foundation Stage care and education.

To be successful, you will need to be qualified to an appropriate and recognised level 3 in Early Years and Childcare (this does not include Health and Social Care) and ideally with some experience of working with 2-4 year olds, and be looking for an opportunity to get fully involved with the life of this busy school.

All year contract (50 weeks)

Annual leave: 20 days with an additional 5 days that must be taken over the Christmas period, plus public holidays

Hours: 40 hrs per week between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm (job-sharing may be considered)

Salary: annual 27,164.80

Benefits of working at NULS:

Competitive salaries 20 days holiday, plus grant days, plus bank holidays Complimentary lunch Access to extensive professional development opportunities Training grants for professional qualifications Pension Scheme Discounted nursery/school fees for staff On-site parking

Early Years Practitioner Vacancy Pack and Application Forms are available on our website at https://www.nuls.org.uk/vacancies. Applications to be sent to: jhargreaves@nuls.org.uk.

Deadline for Applications - 9:00 am, Monday 17 November 2025

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered charity no. 1124463.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,164.80 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person