Early Years Practitioner – Level 3

Oakleaf Primary School

Actual salary: H3 + fringe pro rata (£19769)

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time + INSET

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Oakleaf Primary School educates children from Nursery to Year 6 on a large site with plenty of classroom and outdoor space.  The staff benefit from the opportunities afforded by being part of the well-established Scholars’ Education Trust, with close links to The Hemel Hempstead School and Longdean School, both local SET schools, and others within Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire.

The successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated to making a difference to children's learning. You will need to enjoy working with children and be passionate and committed to helping children develop as independent and confident individuals. This role will help support pupils to access all aspects of learning and self-help skills. You will work closely within the EYFS team with a responsibility for key children within EYFS.

You will need to have a NVQ level 3 (appropriate to Early Years and a GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths (C or above) with a high standard of written and spoken English.

The school is part of Scholars’ Education Trust (SET), an established, cross phase, multi-academy trust formed in 2012.

This is a great time to join SET. We are a growing trust with a proven record of school improvement and a strong moral purpose.

If you would like more information or to visit us to find out more, then please don’t hesitate to contact us. 

For further information on the role please contact hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk

Application closing date: 25 June 2026

Interview date:  30 June 2026

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.