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Early Years Centre Room Leader

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Sherfield School, Sherfield on Loddon, Hampshire

  • Onsite working
  • Full time
  • Permanent

Posted today, 13 Jul

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Full Job Description

Would you like to work as part of a friendly community, in beautiful surroundings, with 76 acres to explore? Our children are explorers and adventurers, warm and vibrant! We can guarantee no two days will ever be the same... We are seeking to recruit a dynamic Early Years Room Leader who is deeply rooted in early years pedagogy, is creative and possesses excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the development of children in the Early Years at Sherfield School. As part of the Sherfield Early Years team you will nurture and encourage the creativity, independence and resilience of our children, both indoors and out. You must have a deep understanding of observing young children, a knowledge and experience of the Key Person approach and support our commitment to partnering with and supporting the families of young children. You should be confident in leading a small team and inspiring those around you to create a high-quality Early Years environment based upon deep pedagogy. As a 3 months to 18 years co-educational day and boarding independent school, there are many opportunities to professionally develop in your role. The Early Years Centre (Nursery) is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6.00pm. We offer a competitive salary and a fantastic working environment including free meals and parking when working. This is a full time post working Monday to Friday 40 hours per week, including attending INSET or Professional learning days as required. Responsibilities

  • To ensure the child is at the centre of all decisions made
  • To be accountable for safeguarding each child, creating a safe environment for all
  • To maintain Health and Safety standards
  • To lead a small team and report directly to the Early Years Manager
  • To ensure the daily running and organisation of the room
  • To ensure effective deployment of staff within the room
  • To be forward thinking, and problem solve on a daily basis
  • To partner respectfully with each family and ensure the effective use of the key person approach in the room
  • To maintain and raise standards of children's learning through observation; providing a rich variety of child initiated and adult led play-based experiences.
  • To make effective use of resources within the setting both indoors and outdoors
  • To participate in collaborative planning and sharing good practice with the Early Years Leadership team.
  • To contribute to the overall development of Sherfield Early Years
  • Skills and abilities
  • Outstanding early years practitioner.
  • Effective curriculum knowledge and understanding for under two.
  • Evidence of the implementation of innovative ideas about learning and teaching
  • To communicate effectively with parents/families about their child and their learning
  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
  • Creative and passionate.
  • Approachable, enthusiastic, able to form strong relationships with children, families and staff.
  • Able to problem solve and delegate amongst the team.
  • Able to manage a small team whilst guiding them and supporting them.
  • Effective understanding of the Development matters.
  • Maintain a safe environment for children and staff through daily risk assessments.
  • Oversee documentation within the room including the children's observations and assessments.
  • In order to apply, please fully complete a school application form (which you can download from our website) and write a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4, which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria. Please send your completed application form to HR@sherfieldschool.co.uk. You are welcome to include your CV. If you require an informal discussion please contact Emily Daly, PA to the Head of EYFS & Junior Prep at hppa@sherfieldschool.co.uk. Closing Date for Applications is Monday 28th July 2025. Interviews to take place w/c 4th august 2025. Please note that we reserve the right to interview and appoint exceptional candidates prior to the closing date. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

    We are seeking to recruit a dynamic Early Years Room Leader who is deeply rooted in early years pedagogy, is creative and possesses excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the development of children in the Early Years at Sherfield School. As part of the Sherfield Early Years team you will nurture and encourage the creativity, independence and resilience of our children, both indoors and out. You must have a deep understanding of observing young children, a knowledge and experience of the Key Person approach and support our commitment to partnering with and supporting the families of young children. You should be confident in leading a small team and inspiring those around you to create a high-quality Early Years environment based upon deep pedagogy.,
  • Outstanding early years practitioner.
  • Effective curriculum knowledge and understanding for under two.
  • Evidence of the implementation of innovative ideas about learning and teaching
  • To communicate effectively with parents/families about their child and their learning
  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
  • Creative and passionate.
  • Approachable, enthusiastic, able to form strong relationships with children, families and staff.
  • Able to problem solve and delegate amongst the team.
  • Able to manage a small team whilst guiding them and supporting them.
  • Effective understanding of the Development matters.
  • Maintain a safe environment for children and staff through daily risk assessments.
  • Oversee documentation within the room including the children's observations and assessments.

    As a 3 months to 18 years co-educational day and boarding independent school, there are many opportunities to professionally develop in your role.
  • The Early Years Centre (Nursery) is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6.00pm. We offer a competitive salary and a fantastic working environment including free meals and parking when working. This is a full time post working Monday to Friday 40 hours per week, including attending INSET or Professional learning days as required.

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