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.

Class Teacher – Prep School – Fixed Term Contract

 Due to an unexpected vacancy, Highfields School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and passionate class teacher to join our established and committed team.

The role will commence as soon as possible. This position is for a class teacher to work within our Prep department with full class responsibility. It is for five mornings and two afternoons currently. The post will be a fixed term contract until July 2025.

We are a co-educational, non-selective and inclusive independent preparatory school, located in beautiful parkland just minutes from Newark town centre, for pupils aged 2 to 11 years. Our school and nursery has a strong focus on pastoral care and traditional family values and we are proud to provide a broad range of exciting enrichment experiences and extra-curricular activities to benefit our pupils.

The school recently had a glowing ISI report and was a finalist in the 2024 Newark Business awards in two categories: Employer of the year and Team of the year.
This role requires the applicant to be an excellent team player, working within a small team providing outstanding provision for children and excellence in customer support for families. The applicant must also have strong interpersonal skills, a passion for continuing professional development and learning with the ability and creativity to tailor personalised learning journeys for our pupils.
The role will have a competitive salary depending on previous experience and qualifications (available on application).

Closing date for applications: Friday 24th January 2025 Interviews: w/c 27th January 2025

Please read the job description  and to download the Teacher Application Form.

All applications are to be made in writing to Mrs Sarah Lyons, Headteacher and emailed to office@highfieldsschool.co.uk using the application form on the website.

Highfields School is committed to safeguarding its staff and pupils and all appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS check and on receipt of satisfactory references.