Preschool Early Years Practitioner

Widford Lodge School, Chelmsford
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Job Ref No. ECC6005-71S Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: Approx £23,000
Position Start Date: 25/05/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 16/04/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Thursday 23rd April 2026  

Job Description

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Term time only + 5 INSET days

Monday-Friday

7:45AM-4:15PM

At Widford Lodge School, children are encouraged to develop their skills, confidence and self-esteem, while fostering a positive attitude towards learning. We encourage children to explore their ideas, be inquisitive, and put their creative talents to imaginative use.

Our Pre-School supports the learning, development and care of children from the age of two and a half to four years old. Planned activities encourage social interaction with others and help to build confidence, instilling a love of school and learning from the earliest years.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our nurturing Pre-School team at Widford Lodge School. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong interest in Early Years education who is keen to develop their experience within a caring, stimulating and child-centred environment.

The successful candidate will support the Early Years team in delivering high-quality education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), the ethos and values of Widford Lodge School, and all relevant safeguarding and welfare requirements. This role would particularly suit someone considering a long-term career in Early Years education.

Information about the School

At Widford Lodge we have around 220 pupils and have been instilling a love of learning in pupils between the ages of 2 ½ and 11 for over 85 years.

Today we are proud to provide a caring, inclusive and diverse environment for our school community, offering a broad and balanced academic curriculum in a stimulating setting full of opportunities in which children can thrive.

Our children go on to grammar, independent and state senior schools. We are a supportive and caring team, working in a collaborative environment.

Since September 2018 we have been a Forest school.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Carly Moore
Widford Road, Chelmsford
Essex, CM2 9AN
Telephone: 01245 352581
Email: headteacherpa@widfordlodge.co.uk

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