Early Years Practitioner

Job Introduction

Are you a nurturing, enthusiastic and creative individual who thrives on supporting young children during their earliest learning journey? 

We are seeking a qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our Bradshaw department at Winchester House School for September 2025. You will play a vital role in shaping the education and development of children in a vibrant, welcoming and collaborative setting. 

Key Responsibilities: 

- Lead and support groups of Nursery children in daily learning activities. 

- Scaffold learning through structured play both indoors and outdoors. 

- Monitor, assess and track development via Tapestry and development matters. 

- Contribute to planning and subject area leadership. 

- Maintain learning journeys and create stimulating learning environments. 

- Supervise lunch and playground duties, supporting children's personal hygiene needs. 

What We’re Looking For: 

- A minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification. 

- Strong literacy, numeracy and communication skills. 

- Experience working in Early Years settings. 

Winchester House School

Winchester House School was founded in 1875 and moved to its present 18-acre site in the centre of Brackley in 1922. The heart of the School is situated in Manor House, an attractive building dating from the early 1800s. Winchester House comprises a fully co-educational nursery, pre-prep and preparatory school, offering an outstanding education to children aged 3-13 with day, occasional and weekly boarding available. In January 2021, Winchester House School became part of The Stowe Group.

Our Schools are not only outstanding places to learn, they are great places to work too.  

We believe it is the collective responsibility of our colleagues to help develop the cognitive, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of everyone in our community. Our school culture is characterised by teamwork, collaboration and mutual respect.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are central to The Stowe Group’s vision. We pride ourselves on our commitment as an organisation to welcome diversity, and we are committed to providing an inclusive environment where anyone with talent can thrive. To ensure we continue to best serve a diverse community, our ambition is to attract and retain a workforce that is representative of the diversity of our pupil body.

The Stowe Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online background check with our third party provider.