EYFS Educator

Location: Haywards Heath
Salary: Up to £7,727.26 (depending on days and weeks worked)
Closing Date: 23/02/2026 17:00
Position Type: {Advertised Full Time / Part Time}
Expiry Date: 23/02/2026 17:00

The EYFS Educator is a key member of the EYFS team at Ardingly College Prep School, responsible for delivering high-quality early education and care in line with the EYFS statutory framework and the school’s ambitious Discovering My World curriculum.

This role requires a confident, nurturing, and reflective practitioner who can lead learning activities, support pupil development, and work collaboratively within a dynamic and academically rich Early Years environment.

Reports to: Assistant Head (EYFS).

The Nursery

Ardingly’s Nursery is housed in our newly restored and specially renovated historic Farmhouse building. This cosy and nurturing setting creates a real ‘home from home’ feel for our very youngest pupils who can start from the age of 2. They are grouped into the Ducklings (for 2 year olds), Lambs (for children turning 3 this academic year) and Piglets (Pre-School, for children turning 4 this academic year.) We start the introduction of sounds and numbers from the very start of their time at Nursery and by Piglets (Pre-school year) they are taught phonics and maths by a trained teacher helping them to prepare for Reception and their future journey at Ardingly College.

To view the full job description please see the documents attached at the bottom of the page. To apply please click the green 'apply' button in the top right-hand corner. If you require further information please contact the HR team on 01444 893192 or email hr@ardingly.com.

A completed application should be submitted by the closing date of 23/02/2026 17:00, although applications may be considered upon receipt. 

Ardingly College is an independent co-educational boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 2 -18, a member of the HMC and a school of the Woodard Corporation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post including enhanced DBS checks.

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