Early Years Practitioner

Milton Keynes Preparatory School is an IAPS co-educational day school with an outstanding reputation and superb facilities for children from 2 months to 11 years of age.

Early Years Practitioner

Full Time (43.75 hrs pw)

We wish to appoint a qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our ‘outstanding’ Nursery/School.

Our Nursery Staff help provide a safe, warm and friendly environment for the children placed in our care. Applicants will have a passion for early years and display a genuine desire to work with children.

A Childcare and Education qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 2/3 is required.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect the following benefits:

• 33 days paid holiday per annum
• Paid lunch breaks including free lunches
• Generous staff childcare discount
• Annual in-house training for continued professional development

A competitive salary will be dependent upon experience and qualifications and will follow the school’s own salary scale.

An Application Form can be downloaded from our website: www.mkprep.co.uk or you can contact the HR Department by email: [email protected]. Completed Application Forms should be returned to the HR Department via the email address above.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the post if an early appointment is made.

Closing Date: Monday 28th September 2026

Milton Keynes Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and checks will be taken with past employers. The school will carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £28,915.25 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Canteen
• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person