Andover, Hampshire
ROOKWOOD SCHOOL
Nursery: Little Rooks Nursery, Rookwood School, Hampshire

Position(s): Nursery Practitioner, Full-Time, Baby Room

Salary: £16,250 – £26,000 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About Us

Rookwood School is a successful non-selective co-educational Independent School with a strong family atmosphere that prepares children in our nursery aged 3 months to 5 years exceptionally well for their first steps in school. We are entering an exciting new phase where we are looking to expand our nursery provision to best support local families as an all-year-round setting. We offer a commitment to professional development, supporting aspiration and career progression.

Benefits

At Little Rooks Nursery, we believe in rewarding our hardworking and passionate team. Our benefits package includes a competitive salary with annual reviews, discounted childcare, generous holiday allowance, access to healthcare and wellness support, and a range of discounts across various brands and services. We also provide daily free lunches for all staff, fostering a nurturing and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

Creating and maintaining a safe, secure, clean, and stimulating classroom environment, which promotes children’s confidence and where all children feel safe and valued.

Planning of rich and stimulating learning activities that achieve good progression in children’s understanding.

Planning of opportunities to develop children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

Observing, guiding, supervising, and assessing children while they learn in the classroom environment.

Monitoring and assessing student progress and writing up reports.

Making effective use of assessment information on children’s attainment and progress when teaching and in planning future learning

Requirements

Full and Relevant Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification (essential)

Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Assistant or similar)

Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the Early Years Framework

Interested candidates should send an application at the earliest possible time. The advert may close prior to the stated date and interviews will take place as soon as a suitable field of candidates is obtained therefore early submission of applications is recommended.

_Rookwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)._

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £16,250.00-£26,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Additional leave
Casual dress
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme
Store discount
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
School type:
Day nursery
Preschool
Private nursery school

Experience:
Nursery: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Rookwood EYP

Andover, Hampshire
ROOKWOOD SCHOOL
Nursery: Little Rooks Nursery, Rookwood School, Hampshire

Position(s): Nursery Practitioner, Full-Time, Baby Room

Salary: £16,250 – £26,000 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About Us

Rookwood School is a successful non-selective co-educational Independent School with a strong family atmosphere that prepares children in our nursery aged 3 months to 5 years exceptionally well for their first steps in school. We are entering an exciting new phase where we are looking to expand our nursery provision to best support local families as an all-year-round setting. We offer a commitment to professional development, supporting aspiration and career progression.

Benefits

At Little Rooks Nursery, we believe in rewarding our hardworking and passionate team. Our benefits package includes a competitive salary with annual reviews, discounted childcare, generous holiday allowance, access to healthcare and wellness support, and a range of discounts across various brands and services. We also provide daily free lunches for all staff, fostering a nurturing and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

Creating and maintaining a safe, secure, clean, and stimulating classroom environment, which promotes children’s confidence and where all children feel safe and valued.

Planning of rich and stimulating learning activities that achieve good progression in children’s understanding.

Planning of opportunities to develop children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

Observing, guiding, supervising, and assessing children while they learn in the classroom environment.

Monitoring and assessing student progress and writing up reports.

Making effective use of assessment information on children’s attainment and progress when teaching and in planning future learning

Requirements

Full and Relevant Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification (essential)

Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Assistant or similar)

Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the Early Years Framework

Interested candidates should send an application at the earliest possible time. The advert may close prior to the stated date and interviews will take place as soon as a suitable field of candidates is obtained therefore early submission of applications is recommended.

_Rookwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)._

_INDHP_

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £16,250.00-£26,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Additional leave
Casual dress
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme
Store discount
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
School type:
Day nursery
Preschool
Private nursery school

Experience:
Nursery: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Rookwood EYP