EARLY YEARS
PRACTITIONERS
CANDIDATE INFORMATION

INDEPENDENT CO-ED DAY SCHOOL FOR AGES 2-11

Welcome

Thank you for your interest in the role of Early Years Practitioner roles at King’s Hawford Prep School.

I am so pleased that you have expressed an interest
in the Early Years Practitioner roles at King’s
Hawford. I have the enormous privilege of being
the Head at King’s Hawford and can testify to the
warmth of welcome you will receive.

This is a busy, exciting and joyful community of
which to be a part. Our staff are creative in their
approach and encourage every child to embrace
academic challenge, and perform outside of their
comfort zone by dancing, singing and performing.
Learning a new language or a musical instrument

and exploring the great outdoors are woven into
the fabric of everyday life here.

Teaching and learning are structured to encourage
all children to build skills such as collaboration,
resilience and independent thinking, which will
enable them to achieve success in the future;
furthermore, our co-curricular approach builds
character; this journey begins in our Kindergarten.

We are looking for two experienced Early Years
Practitioners to join our team. These posts would

suit those who can be flexible, are team players and
keen to become involved in the wider life of a very
dynamic school.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Tom Butt
Head
King’s Hawford Prep School

Job description

Every child at King’s Hawford has access to
unparalleled facilities and inspiring members of
staff. As ever, though, it is the children themselves
who make the School what it is. Children at King’s
Hawford are defined by their strength of character.
They have a go and they are confident to do so,
whilst looking after each other when things don’t go
to plan. Our commitment to learning outside the
classroom and environmental sustainability are at
the heart of all we do, and this fosters a great sense
of responsibility towards nature in every child.

Two year-round, permanent positions are available,
working shifts scheduled between 7.30am and 6pm:
One part-time role, with a range of between 25
and 28 hours per week (plus supporting duties) and
one position that is part-time to full-time, with a
range of between 22.5 and 37.5 hours per week (plus
supporting duties).
Start date: As soon as possible (subject to
successful completion of pre-employment checks).
Salary: £14.78 per hour

Learning

•  Prepare the classroom or kindergarten before
sessions – set up of continuous provision.

•  Assist children with day-to-day activities.

•  Attend inset days.

•  Assist in the implementation of Early Years

Foundation Stage for children and help to
monitor their progress through observations
and “wow moments”.

•  Provide support for individual children inside
and outside the classroom to enable them to
participate fully in activities.

•  Work with other professionals, such as speech
therapists and occupational therapists, as
necessary.

Pastoral care

•  Be proactive in matters relating to safeguarding

and health and safety.

•  Supervise cloakroom and toilet visits.

•  Assist at mid-morning break.

•  Assist with changing and dressing for Forest

School and other activities, including swimming.

•  Assist with lunch.

•  Participate in play area supervision and lunch

•  Assist the Kindergarten Manager with

duty.

maintaining children’s records and floor books.

•  Support children with emotional or behavioural
problems and help develop their social skills,
reporting any issues when required.

Administrative duties

•  Prepare and present displays of children’s work.

•  Keep the classroom in a tidy and safe order.

•  Supervise outdoor play activities where

required.

•  Assist in the general movement of children

around the School.

•  Clean and tidy away at end of sessions.

Supporting duties

•  One early duty per week to start at 7.30am, and

one late duty per week, finishing at 6pm.

•  Attend and support school open mornings and

speech days if required.

•  Assist with parents’ evenings if required.

•  Support at school events when required.

•  Provide support outside of normal classes, such
as covering absences or going on school trips.

•  Undertake professional duties that may be

reasonably assigned by the Head.

•  Assist with planning of teaching activities

based on individual children -  “In the Moment”
planning.

•  Complete daily diary for parents at end of session
and parental interaction when children are picked
up at end of session.

•  Take responsibility as a key person for a group

of children.

•  Assist with photocopying and routine

administrative tasks.

•  Attend team and staff meetings.

Person Specification

It is expected that the Early Years Practitioner will
demonstrate a range of qualities, skills and experience, as
outlined below.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Support the aims and ethos of the School and the King’s Foundation.

A recognised NVQ Level 3 qualification in childcare development or equivalent.

Be an active and willing member of the School and Kindergarten Team.

Paediatric first aid certificate is desirable; however, training can be provided.

Take responsibility for the delivery of specific tasks to assist children
with learning difficulties.

Offer excellent numeracy, literacy and communication skills.

Use ICT effectively to support learning.

Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.

Promote a positive approach to working with children and demonstrate
the ability to motivate, inspire and build rapport.

Demonstrate a strong regard for children’s safety and well-being,
proactively demostrating an understanding of the importance of
safeguarding processes and procedures.

Respect diversity.

Demonstrate excellent team working and interpersonal skills.

Deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner.

Offer creative ability.

Work calmly and with patience.

Take a flexible approach to work and have a “can do” attitude.

Show empathy with children facing barriers to their learning.

Form and maintain appropriate professional relationships and
boundaries with children, teachers, parents and other colleagues.

Offer excellent organisational and time management skills.

Promote a professional attitude to work.

Keep up to date with educational policy and training relating to the role.

Demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS.

Safeguarding Responsibilities at King’s Worcester

Safeguarding culture at King’s

Responsibilities of the successful candidate

As we strive to maintain an open culture of safe-
guarding across the King’s Foundation, we:

•  Train our staff in safeguarding
•  Work in partnership with King’s families
Liaise with external support agencies
•
Follow the four Rs: Recognise, Record, Report,
•
Refer

Listen to pupils

•  Prioritise early intervention
•
•  Encourage professional curiosity
•  Create a team around the child.

Staff are advised to maintain an attitude of “it could
be happening here and probably is” as far as
safeguarding is concerned and should always act in
the best interest of the child. All staff must:

•  Actively promote and safeguard the welfare of

all pupils

•  Have proper regard for the Foundation’s

Safeguarding Policy and related procedures

•  Report any concerns in a timely manner
•  Attend annual safeguarding training.

The King’s Foundation is committed to safeguarding
and meeting the needs of all children.

What is safeguarding?

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
is defined as:

•  Protecting children from maltreatment
•  Preventing impairment of children’s health or

development

•  Ensuring children grow up in circumstances
consistent with the provision of safe and
effective care

•  Taking action to ensure all children have the

best outcomes.

(Definition from Keeping Children Safe in Education)

Our commitment to safeguarding

The King’s School, Worcester ensures that
safeguarding is given the highest priority and
actively promotes the well-being of pupils.
Safeguarding and child protection are at the
forefront of, and underpin all relevant aspects of,
process and policy development.

The Foundation’s safeguarding culture supports
good practice and enables issues to be addressed
promptly and appropriately in the best interests of
the children.

Application Process

In order to provide our pupils with a well-rounded

The King’s Foundation is committed to safeguarding

and enriched educational experience which is truly

and promoting the welfare of children and young

representative of the world in which they grow up, the

people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this

King’s Foundation strives to place equity, diversity and

commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo

inclusion at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that

child protection screening appropriate to the post

we build a community which is truly representative of

including checks with past employers and the Disclosure

all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that we

and Barring Service. Shortlisted applicants will be

will do that best if our employees come from different

required to complete a self-declaration form in relation

backgrounds and if we create an environment of inclusion

to any criminal record or information that may make you

and belonging for them.

unsuitable to work with children, and will be subject to

an online search.

All applications will be acknowledged and all applicants

will be notified as to whether or not they have been

invited to an interview.

How to apply
Candidates can choose to complete either the TES online

Successful applicants will be advised of the date and

application form which can be found at:

time of the interview. References will be requested

www.tes.com/jobs or to complete a downloadable

and candidates should be aware that referees will be

application form which can be found on the Current

asked to comment on a candidate’s disciplinary record

Vacancies page of our website at www.ksw.org.uk/careers

and whether or not the candidate has been subject to

and then emailed to recruitment@ksw.org.uk

any child protection concerns. Proof of identity will be

required at interview.

Application deadline: 9am Monday 6th October 2025

Please note that we reserve the right to interview suitable

Candidates unsuccessful at interview will receive written

candidates and appoint to the roles before the closing

notification.

date, so early applications are encouraged.

The School is required to ensure that the successful

Start date: As soon as possible (subject to successful

candidate is checked by the Disclosure and Barring

completion of pre-employment checks)

Service. Details of the School’s policies on safeguarding

and promoting the welfare of children as well as equal

Please visit the vacancies page of the School website

opportunities are available on request. References will

www.ksw.org.uk/careers to find out more about the

be obtained and verified prior to the appointment being

benefits of working at King’s and to hear why our staff

confirmed.

love being a member of the Foundation community.

The King’s School, Worcester

5 College Green  • Worcester • WR1 2LL

01905 721 700 • info@ksw.org.uk
ksw.org.uk

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Registered office: 5 College Green, Worcester WR1 2LL. Company No: 4776324. Registered charity No: 1098236.

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a boy or girl continues to attend the School, irrespective of his or her age.