Nursery Practitioner

NURSERY PRACTITIONERS
CANDIDATE INFORMATION

INDEPENDENT CO-ED DAY SCHOOL FOR AGES 2-11

Welcome

Thank you for your interest in the role of Nursery Practitioner at King’s St Alban’s Prep School.

I am so pleased that you are considering applying
for a Nursery Practitioner role at King’s St Alban’s
Prep School.

This is a busy and fulfilling community of which
to be a part. Our warm and nurturing Pre-Prep
provides the stability young children need to
develop in confidence and independence amidst a
wide range of opportunities.

The Early Years journey starts at the age of two at
King’s St Alban’s Nursery, continuing until children’s
pre-school year, after which many will step across
to the familiarity of the Reception class.

These posts would suit individuals who have great
energy and enthusiasm, are proactive team players

and are keen to become involved in the wider life
King’s St Alban’s and the King’s Foundation.

If this sounds like the role for you, I look forward to
receiving your application.

Nick Hawker
Head
King’s St Alban’s Prep School

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly
Nursery team at King’s St Alban’s. We are a small
team of hugely committed individuals who love
making sure that our children are greeted warmly
on arrival and encouraged to participate in a variety
of activities.

Hours of work

Two positions are available, both offered on a
permanent, year-round basis:
•  One full-time, 37.5 hours per week role
•  One part-time, 30 hour per week role.

We are looking for hard-working individuals with a
flair for creativity and a great sense of humour.

Start date: As soon as possible following the
successful completion of pre-employment checks.

Salary £14.78 per hour

Situated in its own building within King’s St Alban’s,
the Pre-Prep department is a safe, vibrant, purpose-
built centre with excellent indoor and outdoor
facilities. These include a multi-purpose hall, early
years library and outdoor learning environment.

The Nursery and classrooms are well-equipped,
with interactive whiteboards and a wealth of
learning materials and resources.

Our Pre-Prep team comprises 14 teachers, teaching
assistants and nursery practitioners, all with a
passion for the children’s learning and a genuine
commitment to the school.

Working closely with the Early Years’ teaching
teams, our experienced and caring Nursery staff
stimulate young minds and encourage a love of
learning through an exciting programme of free
play and teacher-led activities, helping children

to thrive while they prepare for their transition to
school. Children benefit from a wide range of onsite
opportunities including swimming, Forest School,
foreign language lessons, music, P.E, cooking, yoga,
amongst many others.

The job description sets out, but is not limited to, the

main roles and responsibilities of the post:

•  Work as a member of a team to provide a safe,

caring, stimulating environment for the children,
in line with The Early Years Foundation Stage
guidelines/curriculum.

•  Provide a wide variety of activities for the children

that is suitable to their individual ages and stages
of development.

•  Ensure the provision of a high-quality

environment to meet the needs of individual
children and their interests, encouraging curiosity
and motivating a child’s ability to learn.

•  Ensure that child records, such as learning

journals/next steps and individual folders, are
kept up to date.

•

Foster positive relationships and develop
partnerships between the children’s homes,
nursery and other staff members.

•  Ensure a high standard of physical, emotional,

social and intellectual care and development
for children and provide a secure learning
environment.

Job description

•  Maintain high standards of cleanliness and

•  Ensure that all policies, procedures and risk

hygiene for the children attending the Nursery.
This includes changing nappies and toilet
training.

assessments are read, understood and adhered
to. Respect the confidentiality of all information
received.

•  Undertake certain domestic jobs within the

Nursery, e.g. cleansing of equipment and the
cleaning of rooms, ensuring the Nursery is kept
clean, safe and tidy.

•  Be proactive in matters relating to safeguarding
and child protection, and health and safety.

•  Keep up to date with any changes in the Early
Years curriculum and other relevant guidance.

•  Record accidents/incidents on the correct

forms.

•  Ensure that someone known and agreed by the
nursery and parent collects the child, following
policy and procedure.

•  Accompany small groups of children on regular
local outings, e.g. to the shops, park and local
areas of interest.

•  Attend staff meetings and parents’ evenings.

•  Participate in staff training and annual

assessments of progress as support for
continuing professional development.

•  Carry out any other duties requested by the

manager that may reasonably be expected from
a Nursery Practitioner.

•  Be aware of the high profile of the Nursery and

uphold its standards at all times.

•  Take a full role in the supervision of children
both inside and outside the classroom and
during Forest School sessions.

•  Act as the key person for some children and

communicate observations with other relevant
members of staff.

Person specification

It is expected that the Nursery Practitioners will demonstrate a range of qualities, skills and experience, as outlined below.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Minimum of a recognised NVQ Level 3 qualification in childcare development or
equivalent

Safeguarding Knowledge Level 1 (Desirable)

Food hygiene certificate (Desirable)

Paediatric first aid certificate (Desirable, training can be provided)

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Experience of working in a nursery setting (Essential)

Experience of working as part of a team (Essential)

Have a strong regard for children’s safety and well-being, proactively
demonstrating an understanding of the importance of safeguarding
processes and procedures. (Essential)

PERSONAL AND ROLE RELATED SKILLS

Ability to implement activity plans and use observational findings to provide
high quality childcare.

Strong literacy skills.

Excellent personal, communication and listening skills.

Good organisational skills to plan the children’s day and respond to the
children’s different needs and interests.

Approachable, friendly and caring nature.

Ability to work well as part of a team and independently, using
own initiative.

Ability to work well under pressure and to remain calm.

Ability to inspire and enthuse young children.

Ability to work in a flexible way.

A good sense of humour.

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
safeguarding 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,
2025)

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 either complete 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 complete a download application

and candidates should be aware that referees will be

form which can be found on the Current Vacancies

asked to comment on a candidate’s disciplinary record

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

and whether or not the candidate has been subject to

emailed to recruitment@ksw.org.uk

any child protection concerns. Proof of identity will be

required at interview.

Please submit any queries regarding the role to the HR

Candidates unsuccessful at interview will receive written

notification.

team at recruitment@ksw.org.uk

Application deadline: 9am Tuesday 7th April 2026

Please note that we reserve the right to interview suitable

The School is required to ensure that the successful

candidates and appoint to the roles before the closing

candidate is checked by the Disclosure and Barring

date, so early applications are encouraged.

Service. Details of the School’s policies on safeguarding

Start date: As soon as possible following the successful

and promoting the welfare of children as well as equal

completion of pre-employment checks.

opportunities are available on request. References will

be obtained and verified prior to the appointment being

Please visit the vacancies page of the School website

confirmed.

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

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

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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