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Schools are places that bring people together and at Elmhurst we recognise that the people who work for us are fundamental in enabling us to provide an outstanding learning experience for every pupil we teach. We are fortunate to be part of the Bellevue family of schools and benefit from continuing professional development opportunities and experiences that are unlikely to be matched by stand-alone independent schools.

If you would like to be part of a well-resourced, caring school community that is committed to working in partnership with our parents and with an unyielding determination to do its very best for every child, then we would love to hear from you.

 

Nursery Nurse/Early Years Practitioner

Are you a qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner? Then we would love to hear from you. A great opportunity has come up to join our friendly and professional team.

Elmhurst Prep is expanding its Nursery provision and are looking for exceptional staff to support their ambition to deliver brilliant beginnings. The new Nursery. which opens on 23 April, is in a standalone building adjacent to the school site and benefits from brand new equipment and facilities.

Elmhurst is proud to be part of the Bellevue family of schools and as a result enjoys strong governance and excellent professional development opportunities.

Job posted: 11 March 2025

Hours: full time

Salary: dependent on experience

Job description

To apply for this role please complete the school’s application form and email to head@elmhurstschool.net or complete the online form.

Elmhurst School are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment and work in accordance with our child protection policies and procedures. All posts are subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job role.

Early Years Practitioner and Room Leader

Elmhurst is an independent nursery & preparatory school for girls and boys aged 3-11, with a focus on finding brilliance in every child through a balance of strong pastoral care and academic rigour. We are expanding our Nursery provision in April this year (Little Elmhurst) and as a result are looking for new team members.

Early Years Worker and Room leader

The successful candidate should have minimum Level 2 but ideally a Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) as well as a desire to positively impact on our pupils’ successful journey through the school.

Ambitious professionals will enjoy the challenge of working as part of the Bellevue family of schools and also find opportunities for apprenticeship training as part of on-going CPD.

If you are a passionate and experienced early years specialist with an enthusiastic and caring attitude who understands the benefits of adult and child led activities this role could be ideal for you.

Elmhurst School offers:

  • A happy and close knit school environment where the whole community cares
  • A traditional preparatory school with an innovative approach to the curriculum
  • An understanding of how to value each individual, their talents and needs in small responsive school
  • Strong partnerships with parents, local independent schools and the wider local community
  • Part of the Bellevue family of schools with access to excellent opportunities for Continuous Professional Development and support from the BV Central Education Team as well as other schools in the group
  • Excellent location with transport links
  • Free hot lunch served daily
  • Competitive salary and contributory pension scheme
  • Fee discount for staff and free holiday club provision for dependents

Please complete and return the application form to head@elmhurstschool.net

The school is committed to the safeguarding of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS.

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