Hilden Oaks Preparatory School & Nursery, is an independent co-educational school for children aged 3 months–11 years, with a strong family ethos. At the last full inspection, the school was rated as ‘excellent’ in all areas and ‘outstanding’ in the under two’s provision by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
As a Values-based Education (VbE) school, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion are important to us. We welcome applications from everyone with appropriate qualifications and experience.
Vacancies
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Early Years Educator
Imagine their future....and shape your career! Hilden Oaks is a small Independent Prep School with a pre-eminent feeder nursery for children aged between 3 months and 11 years. Our values-based approach delivers a warm family feel in a kind and supportive working environment.
In return for your skill and enthusiasm we offer a competitive salary, 25 days paid holiday, paid overtime, and opportunities to train or specialise. Time is given away from the children to write up observations and notes via the Famly app.
Staff say 'There is a great family atmosphere here and opportunities to follow through with ideas in your planning, we are really listened to.'
Ideally we would like a level 3 qualification, or the willingness to upgrade from a level 2 to a level 3.
Could you be the next member of our multigenerational team?
We value diversity and we are an equal opportunities employer.
Interviews will be conducted when suitable applications are received, so please don't wait to apply.
Apply by: 6 April 2026
Start date: 20 April 2026 -
Gap Staff
We are recruiting Year 13 school leavers to join our team for one academic year, starting in September 2026.
The Gap Staff role provides valuable and interesting paid work experience and gives a fantastic insight into the workplace. Members of the Gap Staff Team are highly valued - they play a vital role in school life, providing hands-on support for our pupils and staff in the classroom, the playground and on the sports fields.
All applicants will undergo DBS checks to an enhanced level and are required to satisfy our pre-employment checks.
Hilden Oaks’ safer recruiting procedures are as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 and in the School’s Safer Recruitment Policy