Nursery Teacher John Lyon’s Prep School

Nursery Teacher John Lyon’s Prep School

Required for September 2023

Quainton Hall Preparatory School offers first-class teaching and outstanding pastoral care for girls and boys aged 3 -11 years. In September 2021, Quainton Hall became part of an all-through school with the John Lyon School, and is the John Lyon Preparatory School. Together with the John Lyon School, Quainton Hall is part of John Lyon’s Foundation, alongside Harrow School and John Lyon’s Charity.

Quainton Hall School is looking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational full-time Nursery Teacher to join our EYFS department, known as the Little Lyons, (rated excellent at our last inspection) on a permanent basis from September 2023. The successful candidate will be an outstanding EYFS practitioner with experience in high quality settings, and the ability to educate our Nursery children to the highest standard. They will also demonstrate a commitment to high standards of teaching and learning with excellent classroom practice and the ability to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential.

Benefits include:

  • Competitive salary, above that of the maintained sector;
  • Membership of the competitive Harrow Corporation DC Pension Scheme;
  • Fees remission for children of staff across both Quainton Hall Prep and John Lyon Senior
  • A commitment to continuing professional development;
  • Complimentary lunch during term-time;
  • Use of the John Lyon School’s Sports Centre, including swimming pool;
  • Discounted membership to Harrow School’s Golf Club;
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.

For further information and to apply please refer to the job description, person specification and application forms at the bottom of the page.


Completed applications should be returned to [email protected]

Please be aware that for Safeguarding reasons, CV’s alone will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Tuesday 2nd May 2023.

Applications will be assessed, and interviews arranged in order of receipt, please therefore apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 9th May 2023.

Please apply as soon as possible.

Applications will be assessed in order of receipt and we reserve the right to make an appointment before this date, should a suitable applicant be found.


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 will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and pupils. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our pupils and staff.