Early Years Practitioner

• 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.