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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.
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Sherfield School
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Sherfield School
Reading Road, Sherfield-on-Loddon, Hook
Hampshire
RG27 0HU
United Kingdom
+44 1256 884800###
Set in 76 acres of exquisite park and woodland in North Hampshire, Sherfield School is an all-round school which currently has circa 600 pupils from 3 months to 18 years. Pupils at Sherfield thrive and flourish as they experience the excitement and enjoyment of learning in a co-educational day and boarding school with a strong academic record, good facilities, and a strong community
Our distinguished buildings, extensive facilities and acres of park land are conducive to providing a varied programme that includes sports, languages, performing arts, fine arts and a kaleidoscope of extracurricular activities.
Sherfield is proud to have joined Education in Motion (EiM) in September 2023. EiM is a global education company that aspires to be a leader in pioneering education for a sustainable future. With a diverse family of premier education brands around the world, the group is known for its holistic programmes that balance wellbeing, character development and academic success
Sherfield provides:
A broad, balanced, differentiated and creative curriculum
Equal opportunities for all and high quality teaching and learning
A stimulating, challenging and positive ethos where everyone is valued and achievements are celebrated
Opportunities for parents to support their children's education and the life of the school
We aim to enable each pupil to:
Develop morally, socially, culturally and spiritually, embracing the core values
Value learning and to be reliable, honest, resourceful, flexible and responsible
Develop a positive self-image with the ability to express themselves confidently
Become aware of the needs of others, developing a caring, supportive and responsible attitude
Be able to work individually and in groups, encouraging and helping others
Work hard; reflect upon progress; set challenging targets; achieve the highest standards possible
Use new technologies appropriately to enhance their learning
Take part in a wide range of activities contributing fully to the life of the school
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