Current Vacancies

Vacancy for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

26 hours per week across 5 days. Salary: £18,338 (Full Time Equivalent).
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 providing an exceptional education.
Situated a short walk from Newark town centre, the school sits within 14 acres of natural parkland, offering a
wonderful working and learning environment. Newark Business Club’s ‘Employer of the Year 2024’, we
are recruiting for a part time nursery practitioner to work within our thriving nursery setting.

Highfields is extremely proud of its dedicated team who work in partnership to provide a very high standard of care
and learning for children aged 2 and above.
Start date 6th January 2025 (induction and training to be held during December).
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, specifically in our
2-year-old room in the first instance, and use their own initiative to achieve common goals within the
setting.
The candidate should be of a kind, caring and positive disposition, 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 personalised learning, development and care for children from 2
years.
• To ensure that the nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others.
• To develop partnerships with families to understand their child’s development and next steps in
learning.
• To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the nursery manager or EYFS Lead.
Other activities and responsibilities of the role:
• To provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors.
• To help ensure the nursery always meets statutory standards and follows our school policies.
• 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, accident and incident
book, 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 support children with their personal care, need e.g. nappy changing/potty training
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the nursery’s aims

To apply please complete the application form   and send to
office@highfieldsschool.co.uk for the attention of Hannah Day.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 27th November 2024.