Early Years Practitioner

Set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the Stour Estuary and within an hour of London, Royal Hospital School (RHS) is a leading, co-educational boarding and day school providing a full and broad education, fit for the modern world.

In 2025, RHS entered an exciting new chapter as part of the Inspired Learning Group (ILG). This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver an exceptional education while preserving everything that makes RHS unique, our traditions, our character, and our community spirit.

Early Years Practitioner

Royal Hospital School are looking to appoint an Early Years Practitioner to inspire and nurture children through a crucial stage of their early development. The successful candidate will help children develop their social and communication skills, while recording observations and summarising their achievements.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and nurture children through a crucial developmental stage.
• Help children develop social and communication skills.
• Record observations and summarise achievements.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in childcare.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support, motivate and inspire colleagues and children by leading through example.

The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.