School: Independent School
Role: EYFS Practitioner
Start Date: October or November 2025
Location: East Grinstead
Contract Term: Permanent
Salary: Competitive
An outstanding Independent School is searching for a passionate, kind and engaging EYFS practitioner to join their Nursery setting. This is a full time position starting in October or November 2025 and the successful candidate will have a level 3 qualification or above in childcare.
This role will provide support for the nursery children in a welcoming, caring and safe environment. The successful applicant will support and lead adult-led group work with children and ensure a stimulating, attractive and pleasant environment for the children, ensuring that activities support children’s interests and learning needs. You will also build positive relationships with parents and all members of the school community.
This independent school recognises the huge responsibility it has to ensure its pupils receive a rich and diverse education. The school is one where children are nurtured in a family atmosphere, where they are given every opportunity to flourish, learn, create and grow as individuals. It is a very happy school. The relationship between staff and students is exceptional; although very busy, employees comment on what a pleasure it is to work and study in such a friendly environment. Expectations of teachers and pupils are high, but this serves both to stimulate achievement and provide reward.
If you have a passion for EYFS and would like to be part of an outstanding Nursery within a wider independent school setting, please send your CV to Miranda or contact her for more information.
Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check