Thorpe House School
Buckinghamshire
Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
17 October 2025
Job overview
Thorpe House School is a prestigious independent school located in the United Kingdom. We are currently seeking a full-time Nursery Practitioner (Level 2) to join our dedicated team in the Early Years department.
Position: Nursery Practitioner (Level 2)
Contract Type: Permanent
Minimum Qualification: Certificate
Minimum Experience: No previous experience required
Skills and Qualifications:
* Must hold a minimum qualification of Certificate in Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
* Newly qualified teachers or early career teachers are encouraged to apply.
* Knowledge of child development and early years curriculum.
* Excellent communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Values and Attitudes:
* Passionate about providing high-quality care and education for young children.
* Patient, nurturing, and understanding towards children's needs.
* Committed to creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
* Willingness to engage in continuous professional development opportunities.
If you are enthusiastic about working with young children and have the necessary qualifications or are looking to start your career in early years education, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Thorpe House School where we strive for excellence in nurturing young minds.
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About Thorpe House School
Thorpe House School
Oval Way, Gerrards Cross
Buckinghamshire
SL9 8QA
United Kingdom
Thorpe House School is an all-through independent school in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, teaching boys aged 4-16 with a Co-Educational Sixth Form. The Lower School (up to Year 6) operates on its own site and the Middle School and the Upper School (Years 7 to 11) are based on the main site. Our co-educational Sixth Form is based in the heart of Gerrards Cross in it's own building which is only minutes walk from our main site. The school has excellent facilities including a seven-acre games field, covered swimming pool and a new multi-purpose hall offering additional classroom space and increased indoor sporting opportunities.
Headteacher
Jake Burnett
Vision
Our educational approach encourages students to achieve to the best of their potential but also be responsible members of their local and global community. We provide a warm, vibrant and nurturing environment with small classes, excellent pastoral care and welcoming staff who work in partnership with parents. Kindness, compassion, respect, politeness and resilience are traditional values that we expect the students to adhere to and our school motto highlights the importance of hard work and tenacity.
ISI report
"Pupils' personal development is excellent, in accordance with the aims of the school, and is supported by high levels of care and strong welfare procedures. Pupils are tolerant and respectful of each other's differences and collaborate very well when working together. Older pupils develop supportive relationships with younger pupils. Staff provide excellent support and guidance and pupils say that they are very happy in school and value the help and support they receive. Pupils' keen interest in being responsible citizens is evident in their strong charitable giving."
View Thorpe House School's latest ISI report
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