Posted 04 June, 2026
Early Years Educator at New Hall School
New Hall School
Chelmsford, Essex CM3 3HS, United Kingdom
Full Time
Reference: 274779247
About this Role
New HallSchool is seeking to appoint an Early Years Educator for the Nursery. This roleis central to the School's commitment to providing a nurturing, stimulating,and well-resourced environment that supports young children during theircrucial early years of development.
TheEarly Years Educator role serves as a key position within the Nursery team,working closely with colleagues to deliver high-quality early years educationin line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), the School's Mission andEthos, and all relevant safeguarding and welfare requirements. The successfulcandidate will play a vital role in ensuring that every child feels safe,valued, and supported to achieve their full potential.
Key responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be expected:
What New Hall offers:
New HallSchool offers an exceptional working environment. The main campusoccupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. TheSchool's conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House,one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community,with a staff of around 300.
Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall's Avenue:30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London LiverpoolStreet. The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train)terminates at Heathrow airport. There are nearby airports: LondonStansted, London Southend and London City.
Early applications are encouraged. We reservethe right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of thisadvertisement.
Application closing date: midday, Friday 3 July 2026
All adults employed by the New Hall Schoolhave a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and followthe principles of the GDPR Regulations. All applicants must be able toprovide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement ofemployment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you willbe required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior tointerview.
As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates toundertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe inEducation (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about anyshortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any mattersthat might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, inaccordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). NewHall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION
Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriatelevel of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making yourapplication, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges,convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This postwill be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation ofOffenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withholdinformation about convictions which for other purposes are 'spent' under theprovision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; anyfailure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinaryaction. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution hasbeen recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration forthis appointment.
New HallSchool is seeking to appoint an Early Years Educator for the Nursery. This roleis central to the School's commitment to providing a nurturing, stimulating,and well-resourced environment that supports young children during theircrucial early years of development.
TheEarly Years Educator role serves as a key position within the Nursery team,working closely with colleagues to deliver high-quality early years educationin line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), the School's Mission andEthos, and all relevant safeguarding and welfare requirements. The successfulcandidate will play a vital role in ensuring that every child feels safe,valued, and supported to achieve their full potential.
Key responsibilities:
- to act as a Key Person, taking responsibility for the care, learning, and development of a group of children
- to take ownership of planning and delivery of age-appropriate learning activities
- to observe, assess, and record children's progress, maintaining accurate Learning Journeys and online assessments
- to contribute to written reports and engage positively with parents through meetings and formal communications
- to support the Nursery Manager with behaviour management and pastoral care
- to promote children's welfare, safeguarding, and health and safety at all times in line with School policies
- to maintain consistent care routines, including sleep, personal care, and first aid as appropriate
- to prepare learning resources and contribute to daily planning
- to help maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised Nursery environment
- to accompany and supervise children on outings and educational visits
- to promote strong home-school links and high-quality Early Years practice
The successful candidate will be expected:
- to have a clear understanding of, and commitment to, the aims and ethos of a Catholic independent boarding and day school
- tohave an NNEB or NVQ Level 3 qualification in Childcare (or equivalent)
- to have experience of working in an Early Yearssetting
- to have excellent communication, organisational, IT and leadership skills
- to have a secure understanding of child development and safeguarding
- to have the ability to motivate others, build effective teams and work positively with parents
- to 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
New HallSchool offers an exceptional working environment. The main campusoccupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. TheSchool's conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House,one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community,with a staff of around 300.
Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall's Avenue:30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London LiverpoolStreet. The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train)terminates at Heathrow airport. There are nearby airports: LondonStansted, London Southend and London City.
Early applications are encouraged. We reservethe right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of thisadvertisement.
Application closing date: midday, Friday 3 July 2026
All adults employed by the New Hall Schoolhave a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and followthe principles of the GDPR Regulations. All applicants must be able toprovide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement ofemployment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you willbe required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior tointerview.
As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates toundertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe inEducation (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about anyshortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any mattersthat might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, inaccordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). NewHall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION
Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriatelevel of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making yourapplication, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges,convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This postwill be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation ofOffenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withholdinformation about convictions which for other purposes are 'spent' under theprovision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; anyfailure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinaryaction. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution hasbeen recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration forthis appointment.
