Job Description

Job Summary

Address:

Rougham Acorns and Woodlands, Rougham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 9JJ

Salary:

11,600 - 31,000 pro rata, depending on hours taken up

Hours:

Part time/full time Monday to Friday anytime within 8am - 6pm all year/term time

Contract:

Permanent. Required as soon as possible

We are on the hunt for a passionate and patient

Early Years Educator

to join our team.

Your mission is to spark curiosity, nurture young minds, and to support and build resilience, confidence and independence.

Do you love the sound of laughter, the magic of messy play, and the joy of seeing little minds grow? Are you a champion at building block towers, a pro at singing out of tune, and a master of storytelling with silly voices?

IF SO.... WE NEED YOU!

What we will offer:

A workplace where glitter, gloop, paint and mud are basically a fashion accessory. Endless opportunities to read "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" (again .... And again) The opportunity to join an experienced friendly team, who are there to support each other as well as the children. The chance to make a real difference in the lives of all the children in our care. CPD encouraged and supported 28 days holiday pay (pro rata) including bank holidays A pay review after the probation period is completed and annually thereafter Work place pension scheme and occupational sick pay Free car parking, your uniform and a beautiful country side setting.
You will:

Be experienced with an NVQ Level 3 Early Years and Childcare qualification; Be able to keep records up to date and have a solid understanding of the EYFS, ideally be able to work wrap around care, with flexible working opportunities including part time and variable hours. The role covers term time, but we can offer some guaranteed holiday hours. SEN experience is desirable, but not essential. Have a warm, caring personality with a big heart. Have creativity, motivation and a love for messy play. The ability to turn everyday moments into magical learning experiences.
Rougham Acorns and Woodlands is a rural village preschool, set behind the primary school surrounded by countryside. We have been established since the mid 1990's. We can take 24 children per session including wrap around care and holiday club, and follow a ratio of 1-4 for 2yrs and 1-8 for 3+ yrs.

Our ethos is that the children in our care learn through play, and with support will build resilience, confidence and independence. We have a magnificent garden that lends itself to lots of stimulation play for the children. We offer the children the opportunity of free flow play to fuel their creativity, and imaginative thinking, come all weathers.

Please note: We may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate at any point so please register your interest early.

At Rougham Acorns and Woodlands Preschool we have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of all who enter the settings. We are committed to ensuring that our practices reflect our statutory responsibilities and that we comply with best practice and Ofsted requirements. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To find out more

Please call

01359 271998

if you wish to discuss the role further.

If you are interested, please email

charlotte.sanders@acornsandwoodlands.com

and attach your CV or request an application form.

Closing date: 1 pm, 15th August 2025.

we reserve the right to close the application date before this deadline.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 11,600.00-31,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 10 - 35 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/08/2025
Reference ID: RAW: 004
Expected start date: 01/09/2025