Nursery Room Leader | Permanent, Year-Round Role
Little Robins Nursery (At Sunninghill Prep School)
Salary: Up to £33,495 DOE (FTE – pro rata for part‑time hours)
Opening Hours: 8am to 6pm, Mon–Fri
Location: Dorset (DT1)
Website: https://sunninghillprep.co.uk/
* Now Offering 4‑Day‑Per‑Week Contracts! *
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the room team and daily activities.
- Oversee observations, assessments and planning.
- Maintain a safe, organised, high‑quality environment.
- Build positive relationships with children and families.
What You Need:
- Level 3+ Early Years / EYFS qualification (DfE‑approved).
- Strong EYFS and safeguarding knowledge.
- Experience leading a room or mentoring staff.
- Confident communicator with a warm, positive approach.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay + annual reviews
- Discounted childcare & free lunch
- Generous holiday allowance
- Health & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & career progression
- Friendly, inclusive team
For more information please contact Danielle on 07542 605096 or [email protected]
Safeguarding
Sunninghill Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates apply. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £33,495.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification (required)
Work Location: In person
