Job Description

Dumpton School is a Prep School in the heart of Dorset near the thriving market town of Wimborne, which offers an outstanding education to children aged 2 to 13 years old. The school has undergone a prolonged period of stability and success, and boasts superb, modern facilities, a strong roll of over 330 pupils, and a forward thinking and ambitious approach to education, recognised by ISI as having a "Significant Strength" in our most recent inspection. Dumpton recently announced a merger with Canford School, to become founder members of the Canford Schools Group, a new family of outstanding independent schools aiming to offer exceptional education across the region. Dumpton's strength is built upon a brilliant staff team who work hard to create a superb environment for children to flourish and fulfil their potential, focusing on academic success as well as character education. Two core values - Be Kind and Aim High - play a fundamental in Dumpton's special ethos and culture. This culture lies at the cornerstone of Dumpton's mission - to be 'a nurturing and aspirational environment where every child fulfils their academic and personal potential'.

This is a unique opportunity for an outstanding and passionate Early Years leader to join one of the most highly regarded schools in the area. With our current Head of Nursery moving to pursue a classroom teacher role, we are looking for an exceptional candidate to oversee the running of our growing and thriving year-round Nursery and Pre-School, ensuring our outstanding provision continues to strengthen and develop. The chosen applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills in order to build outstanding relationships with colleagues and parents. Above all, they will be capable of leadership that ensures pupils in our Nursery and Pre-School (up to 55 pupils in total) are incredibly well cared for, whilst being stretched to fulfil their potential in these crucial early years of their lives. They will have the benefit of working in a highly supportive and positive environment that really values its staff, with significant support from a proactive, knowledgeable and caring leadership team, as well significant administrative support so that this role can focus on ensuring every child in the Nursery can truly flourish.

Please see

https://www.dumpton.com/vacancies

for full details

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,000.00-36,300.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 02/02/2026