JOB OVERVIEW
Kent College Junior School provides the perfect environment for children to learn and develop in exceptional surroundings with outstanding facilities.
We are currently recruiting for two Nursery Practitioners to join our Nursery team.
As a Nursery Practitioner at Kent College, you will contribute to a safe, high quality and developmentally appropriate environment for babies and toddlers. Additionally, you will support and motivate other team members, be enthusiastic and passionate about working with children, and will work in partnership with parents, staff and other professionals.
This role is 44 hours per week, over 4 days per week, full year.
WHY CHOOSE US
Kent College is a co-educational school with a Methodist foundation. The school is located in Canterbury, just one hour from the centre of London by train. The Junior School ( from Nursery to year 6) has some 200 children and is set on an idyllic 14-acre campus. This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a happy, caring, and successful school in which pupils feel supported and encouraged to aim for high standards of achievement and conduct. Children follow individualised programs that recognise that all children flourish at different rates and in response to different challenges.
The school was graded as excellent in all categories in the recent inspection conducted by ISI in October 2022, the Independent Schools Inspectorate that conducts inspections on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education.
THE POSITION
This role is 44 hours per week, over 4 days per week, full year.
Please see attached Job Description for more information.
We offer free on-site parking, free lunch during term time, cycle to work scheme and many more
Closing date: 13 November 2026, although if a pool of suitable candidates becomes available before that date the College reserves the right to interview and appoint without further notice.
Nursery Practitioners in Canterbury employer: Kent College, Canterbury
Kent College Canterbury is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment for Nursery Practitioners. With a focus on employee well-being, the role provides a unique 4-day work week, allowing for a better work-life balance, alongside benefits such as on-site parking, free lunches during term time, and a cycle-to-work scheme. The college fosters professional growth and collaboration, making it an ideal place for those passionate about early childhood education.
