Early Years Practitioner

A magical start to life at Pownall Hall School

At Pownall Hall, childhood is celebrated from the very beginning. Our Woodland Nursery, inspired by hygge and set within eight acres of leafy Wilmslow countryside, offers babies and toddlers a warm, nature-rich environment where curiosity, comfort and care go hand in hand.

We are looking for a passionate Early Years Practitioner to join our team, working primarily with children aged 0–2 years. This is a wonderful opportunity to nurture the youngest members of our school community, helping them to feel safe, secure and ready to explore the world around them.

The role includes:

Acting as a key person for a small group of children, building strong bonds with them and their families
Creating a calm, nurturing space indoors, while making full use of your own dedicated outdoor space, plus further facilities including our woodland, gardens and outdoor learning areas
Working with colleagues and visiting specialists (including music, yoga, French and Forest School) to provide a rich and varied nursery experience
Supporting each child’s personal, social and emotional development, while laying the earliest foundations for learning

We are looking for someone who:

Holds a Level 2 or above Early Years qualification
Has experience of caring for children aged 0–2 and a genuine love of working with babies and toddlers
Is warm, patient and positive, with excellent teamwork and communication skills
Brings energy, flexibility and joy to their role every day

Salary and benefits:

£27,248 for Level 3 practitioners
Full-time across 4 days per week, all year round with 6 weeks annual leave
Competitive pension scheme, free hot lunches, on-site parking, paid breaks, no uniform and excellent working conditions
Opportunities to progress to Room Lead, Deputy Room Lead or into other areas of the school

Our commitment to safeguarding:
Pownall Hall School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates – you can read more about this in our Safer Recruitment policy available on our website. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

To find out more and apply, please download the vacancy pack and application form below, returning alongside a cover letter addressed to Mrs Georgia Flynn, Head of Early Years, via email to Jane Goulbourn, Admissions Manager, admissions@pownallhallschool.co.uk.