Job Description

Rougham Acorns and Woodlands Preschool

Address:

Rougham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 9JJ

Salary:

12.95 - 13.05 per hour

Hours:

8.30am - 3pm, Monday - Friday, term time only with the opportunity for more hours during wrap around care

Contract:

Permanent, required as soon as possible

Reference:

0497



Are you passionate about giving children the best start in life?

Rougham Acorns and Woodlands Preschool

are looking for a caring, motivated, and passionate

Early Years Educator

to join our warm and welcoming early years setting. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to high-quality childcare and eager to support young children's learning and development.

You will:

provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children for children aged 2 - 4 years plan and deliver engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework support children's physical, emotional, social and educational development build strong, positive relationships with children, families and colleagues observe, assess, and track children's progress, contributing to high-quality learning journeys maintain a clean, safe and inclusive learning environment at all times work collaboratively as part of a supportive and professional team.

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

A relevant and recognised Level 2 or 3 Qualification in Early Years A genuine passion for Early Years education and child development. Warmth, enthusiasm, and excellent communication skills. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The ability to work as part of a team and use initiative when needed. Experience of working in an early year's setting

What we offer:

A welcoming and supportive preschool team. Opportunities for professional development. A rewarding role where you'll make a real difference in a child's early learning journey. Pay dependent on experience. Workplace pension. Occupational sick pay, if applicable. Free parking. Uniform. Beautiful rural Location. A workplace that values creativity, collaboration and wellbeing.

For more information and how to apply

If you're hard-working, compassionate, and have the right experience and qualifications we would love to hear from you.


Please send a completed

Application Form (Word)

with a covering letter by email to

manager@acornsandwoodlands.com

.


We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: 5 December 2025.

Interview date: 10 December 2025.

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


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.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to 'Safer Recruitment' checks including an Enhanced with Child Barring List'


DBS check, references, proof of eligibility to work in the UK, and any appropriate pre-employment checks. Staff are required to follow our safeguarding policies and attend relevant Safeguarding training.