Job Description

Rougham Acorns and Woodlands

Address:

Rougham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 9JJ

Salary:

11,600 - 31,00 pro rata

Hours:

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

Contract:

Permanent. Required as soon as possible

Reference:

0349
Depending on hours taken up.


We are looking 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.

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.

We will offer you:

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 is encouraged and supported 28 days holiday pay (pro rata) including bank holidays a pay review after the probation period is completed and annually thereafter a workplace pension scheme and occupational sick pay free car parking, your uniform and a beautiful countryside 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 have SEN experience (desirable, but not essential) have a warm, caring personality with a big heart. have creativity, motivation and a love for messy play. have the ability to turn everyday moments into magical learning experiences.

To find out more

Please call

01359 271998

if you wish to discuss the role further.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role, please email

charlotte.sanders@acornsandwoodlands.com

and attach your CV or request an application form.


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.

Closing date: 1 pm, 15 August 2025.

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

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.