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- Royal Hospital School
- Address: Holbrook, Ipswich IP9 2RX
- Salary: Competitive
- Hours: Full time
- Contract: Permanent
- Reference: 5288
Royal Hospital School are looking to appoint an Early Years Practitioner to inspire and nurture children through a crucial stage of their early development. You will help children develop their social and communication skills, while recording observations and summarising their achievements.
We are looking for an individual with an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in childcare with excellent interpersonal skills who can support, motivate and inspire both colleagues and children by leading through example.
About us
Set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the Stour Estuary and within an hour of London, Royal Hospital School (RHS) is a leading, co-educational boarding and day school providing a full and broad education, fit for the modern world.
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In 2025, RHS entered an exciting new chapter as part of the Inspired Learning Group (ILG). This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver an exceptional education while preserving everything that makes RHS unique, our traditions, our character, and our community spirit.
For more information
Please visit www.royalhospitalschool.org
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org or 01473 326200.
How to apply
Applications should be made online via TES following the ‘apply’ link. To see details of other vacancies please visit our website www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies
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Applications will be reviewed upon submission and interviews could take place at any time.
Closing date: 31 August 2026
The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
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