Job Description

Tormead School

Surrey

Salary:

Competitive according to qualifications and experience

Job type:

Full Time, Part Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 September 2025

Apply by:

18 August 2025

Job overview

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Part of the Tormead family, Rydes Hill Pre-Prep and Nursery School provides exceptional education and pastoral care for children aged 2-7 within idyllic surroundings in the suburbs of Guildford.

We are seeking warm, caring and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioners to join our friendly Nursery team in delivering high-quality care, teaching, and learning experiences. Our Nursery welcomes children from 2 to 4 years in a bright, spacious, and inspirational learning environment with dedicated outside areas. Our weekly Nursery timetable is supported by specialist teachers including for Forest School and Games/PE.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a vibrant and caring independent school community that values every child's unique potential. The successful candidates will work closely with Room Leaders to support all aspects of nursery life, fostering a safe, stimulating, and nurturing learning environment to allow our pupils to thrive. Daily responsibilities include working in partnership with parents, carers and professionals to promote the well-being of the children, implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and assisting with creative displays within the Nursery.

You will have experience of working within a similar setting and be able to provide a fun and stimulating learning environment. Candidates will hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in childcare and will have a warm and caring attitude and a genuine desire to make a positive difference to children's learning. A knowledge of the independent school sector would be an advantage but is not essential.

There are two Early Years Practitioner opportunities available: one full-time (5 days per week), and one part-time (3 days per week), both working all year round, to include some early starts and late finishes at 6.00pm. We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment, and our benefits package includes a competitive salary, 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays, professional development opportunities, and free lunch when school is in session.





For more information, visit our website. To apply for one of the roles, please complete the application form and submit this in conjunction with an up to date CV to the HR Team: recruitment@tormeadschool.org.uk.

The closing date for applications is

Monday 18 August 2025

at

9.00am

. However, applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and the School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date should the ideal candidate(s) be identified.

Rydes Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check.

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About

Tormead School

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Tormead School

27 Cranley Road, Guildford
Surrey
GU1 2JD
United Kingdom

+44 1483 575101

About the School

Tormead School is an academically selective independent school for 800 girls aged 4-18, located in the historic town centre of Guildford. Building developments over the past ten years have transformed the School. The gracious original features of the building have been retained within the stunning new developments. Academic standards are consistently high, and the School has more girls applying than it has places for at 11+. A number arrive in Reception and stay through to Sixth Form; others arrive from a large range of state and independent schools at 11+.



Having participated in a dynamic careers programme, Sixth Formers progress to a wide range of courses at established universities, as well as take up prestigious apprenticeships. The School achieved 'excellent' in both parts of its last ISI inspection. Our commitment to IT innovation has led us to achieve the status of becoming an Apple Distinguished School.



Tormead values individuality, celebrates a diversity of achievement and encourages girls to follow their own dreams. Girls come to understand the importance of service and community amidst mutual support. Academic and extra-curricular pursuits offer challenge and breadth for everyone.



Underpinning this is a wholehearted commitment to the wellbeing of the girls. Highly responsive in the face of the constant, shifting challenges for young people, pastoral care at the School ensures the girls leave ready to achieve sustainable success in higher education and beyond.

Our Values:

We treat everyone with respect and dignity. We deliver academic excellence. We enrich through a broad and varied curriculum. We celebrate effort and achievement. We bring out the best in our girls. We prepare our girls for life beyond school.

Leadership:

The Head leads the whole school with the support of a leadership team in the Senior School and one in the Prep School. The Executive Group consists of the Head, Director of Finance & Operations, Head of Prep School, Deputy Head (Academic), Deputy Head (Pastoral), Deputy Head (Partnerships) and Deputy Head (External Relations). The Senior Management Team also includes the Assistant Head (Director of Studies) and the Head of HR. The Prep School Senior Leadership Team consists of the Head of Prep School, Deputy Head, Head of KS1 and Director of Studies.

School Structure:

The general pattern in the Prep School is one form in Reception to Year 2 and two forms in Years 3 to 6. In the Senior School, there are approximately 100 girls in each year. In Year 7, about 40 girls arrive from the Prep School and about 50 come from a wide variety of state and independent schools.

Pastoral:

Tormead has a well-deserved reputation for excellent pastoral care. Relationships between staff and girls and between girls of different ages are warm and strong. The atmosphere is one of respectful informality, where thoughtful behaviour is based on the School values, rather than lengthy rules and punishments. The House system strengthens cross-age group relationships and involves several much-anticipated annual events such as the House Fashion and Dance competition. There are many avenues of pastoral support for the girls with Form Tutors and Heads of Year, overseen by the Deputy Head (Pastoral), as well as two qualified school counsellors, two trained healthcare staff and three pupil wellbeing support staff.

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