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Early Years Foundation Stage Practitioner

Full-Time | Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience

Hours: Full-time – Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week between 7.30am and 6pm

The Role

We are looking for a passionate Early Years professional who can contribute to the high‑quality provision within our Pre‑School and Nursery. The successful candidate will:

• Deliver engaging, age‑appropriate learning experiences aligned with the EYFS
• Provide warm, nurturing care that supports each child’s emotional, social and cognitive development
• Work as a Key Person, building strong relationships with children and families
• Create stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments that promote curiosity and independence
• Observe, assess and record children’s progress effectively, including contributing to the Two‑Year Progress Check
• Support children’s creativity through music, drama, art, role play and imaginative activities
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, wellbeing and health & safety
• Work collaboratively with the Nursery Manager, EYFS team and wider school staff
• Demonstrate a positive, professional and child‑centred approach at all tim

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Level 3 qualified (or above) in Early Years
• Warm, caring and genuinely passionate about early childhood education
• Knowledgeable about the EYFS framework and committed to its principles
• Skilled in observing, assessing and planning for young children’s learning
• Creative, proactive and able to make learning fun, purposeful and inclusive
• A positive team player with excellent communication skills
• Committed to safeguarding and the wellbeing of every child
• Reliable, professional and ready to contribute to the wider school community

Why Join Ghyll Royd?

• A supportive, friendly and collaborative staff team
• Beautiful school grounds and excellent facilities
• Small class sizes that allow meaningful relationships with each child
• A nurturing environment where staff wellbeing is valued
• Opportunities for ongoing training, development and progression
• A school community with strong values and a family feel

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and completed application form to:
information@ghyllroydschool.co.uk

Telephone: 01943 865575

Closing Date: Monday 30th March 2026 at 12 noon

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close the advert early.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

Ghyll Royd School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and follow safer recruitment procedures.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion within our school community.

If you’re passionate about education and would like to work in a nurturing, ambitious and forward-thinking school, we’d love to hear from you.

To enquire about current or upcoming roles, please email information@ghyllroydschool.co.uk or call 01943 865575.