Early Years Educator – New Hall School
Location: The Avenue, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3HS
Contract Type: Permanent (Full‑Time)
Salary: £26,785.00 – £28,846.00 Annually (Actual)
Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: Midday, Friday 3 July 2026
New Hall School is seeking to appoint an Early Years Educator for the Nursery. This role is central to the School’s commitment to providing a nurturing, stimulating, and well‑resourced environment that supports young children during their crucial early years of development.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a Key Person, taking responsibility for the care, learning, and development of a group of children
- Take ownership of planning and delivery of age‑appropriate learning activities
- Observe, assess, and record children’s progress, maintaining accurate Learning Journeys and online assessments
- Contribute to written reports and engage positively with parents through meetings and formal communications
- Support the Nursery Manager with behaviour management and pastoral care
- Promote children’s welfare, safeguarding, and health and safety at all times in line with School policies
- Maintain consistent care routines, including sleep, personal care, and first aid as appropriate
- Prepare learning resources and contribute to daily planning
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and well‑organised Nursery environment
- Accompany and supervise children on outings and educational visits
- Promote strong home–school links and high‑quality Early Years practice
The Successful Candidate Will Be Expected
- Have a clear understanding of, and commitment to, the aims and ethos of a Catholic independent boarding and day school
- Hold an NNEB or NVQ Level 3 qualification in Childcare (or equivalent)
- Have experience of working in an Early Years setting
- Have excellent communication, organisational, IT and leadership skills
- Have a secure understanding of child development and safeguarding
- Have the ability to motivate others, build effective teams and work positively with parents
- Have a willingness to engage in ongoing professional development and to work flexibly as required
What New Hall Offers
- 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
- Excellent benefits & CPD
- Lunch without charge in term time
- Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club
This position requires DBS disclosure.
