Current Vacancies

Vacancy for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

 26 hours per week across 5 days, term time only (we are open 35.1 weeks a year)

Salary starting at £17,650 (full time equivalent) depending on experience

Highfields School is a small, co-educational, non-selective independent preparatory school and day nursery.  We cater for children aged 2-11 years of age.  Situated a short walk from Newark town centre, the school sits within 14 acres of natural parkland, offering a wonderful working and learning environment. We are recruiting for a part time Nursery Practitioner to work within our thriving nursery setting. Highfields is extremely proud of its dedicated team that work to provide high quality care and learning for children aged 2 and above.

The role is based within our Explorers room where we cater for a maximum of 12 children per session. Our small setting allows for the Nursery Team to have the time to build strong relationships with the children. Our Nursery Practitioners benefit from access to the whole of the Highfields School grounds, and are regularly out exploring our beautiful woodlands with the children. The successful applicant will also benefit from a great work life balance with our extended school holidays.

Immediate start.

The successful candidate will have at least a NVQ level 3 in childcare and have previous experience working in a nursery setting. In addition, they will be able to work well as part of a team and use their own initiative to achieve common goals within the setting. The candidate should be of a caring nature and have the skills to support children to maximise their full potential, exploring both their likes and interests and building upon their skills.

Main responsibilities:

• To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children from 2 years.
• To ensure that the nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others.
• To developing partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development.
• To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the nursery manager.

Other activities and responsibilities of the role:

• To provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times
• To help ensure the nursery meets inspection standards at all times
• To understand and work to nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies
• To plan activities which ensure each child is working towards their individual outcomes.
• To ensure records are properly maintained, e.g. daily attendance register, accidents , risk assessments
• To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the nursery’s aims and objectives.

Closing date for applications: 5th February 2025

Interviews to be held w/c 10th  February 2025

To apply please complete the application form   and send to
office@highfieldsschool.co.uk for the attention of Hannah Day.