Nursery Practitioner (Maternity Cover)

Prince's Mead is a happy and thriving co-educational IAPS day preparatory school in Hampshire. Set on a beautiful site near the City of Winchester, the school is housed in an impressive Grade II listed Georgian manor house with spectacular views over the Itchen Valley. We are seeking an outstanding EYFS Practitioner who is passionate about early childhood education, to join us as maternity cover. They must hold a minimum Level 3 in Early Years Childcare, or equivalent. We believe in a child-centred approach where our curious youngest children are provided with stimulating play and are encouraged to free-flow in their learning and play, both inside and outside. Our school is renowned for the partnerships that we build with our parents and families. This starts with our Nursery Practitioners who are each responsible for a group of key children. In this way, each child feels known, understood, safe and cared for. Prince’s Mead Nursery is year-round and offers a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 4, most of whom transition into Reception. Our Nursery is set within the grounds and close to our school community, offering a safe and stimulating home from home experience. Our Nursery offers: • A warm, nurturing and fun start to each child’s education. • Free-flow learning and play supervised by highly experienced staff. • Flexible hours for families from 8.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. • Healthy, balanced food made on site by our professional Chef. • Stimulating and fresh setting in our stunning Coach House. • Extensive grounds including Forest School, Early Years’ garden, playgrounds, sports hall, playing fields, tennis courts, Dining Hall and 12 acres of secure countryside. • Individual attention in a calm, focused environment building towards a seamless move to Reception. Please see the attached job description, for further details. In May 2025, the governing bodies of Prince’s Mead and King Edward VI School announced the merg