Job Description

Vita et Pax School

Enfield
22,000 - 25,000 per year

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

September 2025

Apply by:

11 July 2025

Job overview

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: Early Years Practitioner

Position: EYFS Early Years Practitioner


Location: Vita et Pax Preparatory School, Enfield, North London, N14 4AT


Start Date: September 2025


Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Term-Time (with flexibility to run clubs during term)


Salary: 22,000 - 25,000 per annum


Working Hours: 8:30 am to 6:00 pm (2 days a week), 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (3 days a week)


Benefits: Competitive salary, generous fee remission, free lunches

About the Role

Vita et Pax Preparatory School is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, committed, and nurturing Early Years Practitioner to join our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) team in delivering high-quality care, teaching, and learning experiences.



This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a vibrant and caring independent school community that values every child's unique potential. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support all aspects of nursery life, helping to foster a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children aged 2 to 4 years.

Key Responsibilities

Observe and monitor key children's development across all areas of learning Support the EYFS teacher in the day-to-day running of the classroom Work with individual pupils and small groups to support their learning and development Prepare classroom resources and assist in lesson planning when required Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children at all times, adhering to safeguarding policies Actively engage in nursery life, including events, trips, and activities Participate in the wider extra-curricular programme of the nursery Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and professionals regarding key child's progress Attend to children's physical and emotional wellbeing, including feeding, changing, and activity supervision

Person Specification

A positive, proactive, and flexible attitude Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A genuine passion for working with young children A strong commitment to the ethos and values of Vita et Pax Preparatory School A reliable, adaptable, and flexible team player A relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (or equivalent) Previous experience working in an EYFS setting is highly desirable

Safeguarding Statement

Vita et Pax Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.



All appointments are subject to:

Reference checks with previous employers Online background screening An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

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Join Us

We look forward to welcoming a new colleague who shares our dedication to creating a nurturing, stimulating, and inspiring environment for every child in our Early Years setting here at Vita et Pax..

About

Vita et Pax School

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Vita et Pax School

6a Priory Close, Green Road
London
N14 4AT
United Kingdom

+44 20 8449 8336

Vita et Pax School Preparatory School is a non-selective, co-educational, independent primary school with nursery in Southgate, North London.

Headteacher

Mrs Helen Lynch

Values and vision

Founded in 1936, the school wishes to provide a happy, loving, learning environment for all children within a strong, enthusiastic atmosphere. Pupils come from a range of different religious backgrounds, and tolerance for others is practiced at all times. It is important to the school for pupils to reach their potential academically, spiritually, socially and personally, leaving for the next stage of their educational lives as happy, well mannered, hard-working and articulate individuals. The school encourages children to learn new skills and develop hobbies and interests through a wide range of extra-curricular activities and after school clubs.

Independent Schools Inspectorate

"Throughout the school the pupils' overall achievement is outstanding with exceptional standards both in academic work and in extra-curricular activities. The school justifiably prides itself on catering for all abilities and different learning styles to enable all children to achieve and make progress".

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