Orwell Park School Address: Nacton, Ipswich, Suffolk IP10 0ER Salary: £14.29 per hour inclusive of holiday pay Hours: Full time, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm during term time, 32 weeks per year, plus 9 inset days per year Contract: Permanent Reference: 7953 We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and nurturing team. This role will primarily be based in our Nursery, working with children aged 2 - 4 years old, but may also involve supporting in Reception or Key Stage 1 as required. We are looking for a committed professional who holds a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (as recognised on the statutory list) and who shares our passion for providing the very best start in life for young children. We offer a welcoming and supportive team environment, an inspiring outdoor setting, access to excellent facilities, opportunity for professional development and training and a rewarding role within a school that values excellence, care and creativity. About the School Orwell Park is a co-educational prep school for day pupils and boarders. Nestled within 120 acres of beautiful parkland, Orwell Park offers a truly exceptional environment for learning. Our children benefit from extensive opportunities for outdoor learning, including regular sessions in our Forest School, where curiosity and independence are fostered in a natural setting. Alongside this, children enjoy specialist teaching in music, PE, and French, enriching their early educational experience. To find out more Please read the Job Description (pdf). To find out more, please visit the School website. How to apply To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to hr@orwellpark.org Closing date: 1pm, 27 October 2025. Orwell Park is committed to safeguarding children and all successful applicants are required to complete Disclosure Application Forms, which means providing criminal conviction information.