Sherfield School
Hampshire
£25,000 - £27,000 per year
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
21 September 2025
Apply by:
5 September 2025
Job overview
We are seeking to recruit a dynamic Early Years Room Leader who has experience and is committed to quality under two provision. We are looking for someone who is deeply rooted in early years pedagogy, is creative, and possesses excellent interpersonal skills.
You will join a professional, kind, caring team who put the children in our care first. The Early Years Centre (Nursery) is open from 7.30am until 6.00pm.
This is a fixed term post for one year, working Monday to Friday, 48 weeks per year, 40 hours per week. Including attendance at INSET Days/Professional Learning Days.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the development of children in the Early Years at Sherfield School.
As a 3 months to 18 years co-educational day and boarding independent school, there are many opportunities to professionally develop in your role.
As part of the Sherfield Early Years team you will nurture and encourage the creativity, independence and resilience of our children, both indoors and out.
You must have a deep understanding of observing young children, a knowledge and experience of the Key Person approach and support our commitment to partnering with and supporting the families of young children.
You should be confident in leading a small team and inspiring those around you to create a high-quality Early Years environment based upon deep pedagogy.
Responsibilities
* To ensure the child is at the centre of all decisions made
* To be accountable for safeguarding each child, creating a safe environment for all
* To maintain Health and Safety standards
* To lead a small team and report directly to the Early Years Manager
* To ensure the daily running and organisation of the room
* To ensure effective deployment of staff within the room
* To be forward thinking, and problem solve on a daily basis
* To partner respectfully with each family and ensure the effective use of the key person approach in the room
* To maintain and raise standards of children's learning through observation; providing a rich variety of child initiated and adult led play based experiences.
* To make effective use of resources within the setting both indoors and outdoors
* To participate in collaborative planning and sharing good practice with the Early Years Leadership team.
* To contribute to the overall development of Sherfield Early Years
The Person
* Qualified to Level 3 or above.
* GCSE A-C in English and Maths or equivalent.
* Outstanding early years practitioner.
* Effective curriculum knowledge and understanding for under two.
* Evidence of the implementation of innovative ideas about learning and teaching
* To communicate effectively with parents/families about their child and their learning
* Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
* Creative and passionate.
* Approachable, enthusiastic, able to form strong relationships with children, families and staff.
* Able to problem solve and delegate amongst the team.
* Able to manage a small team whilst guiding them and supporting them.
* Effective understanding of the Development matters.
* Maintain a safe environment for children and staff through daily risk assessments.
* Oversee documentation within the room including the children's observations and assessments.
* Commitment to Sherfield and its values and ethos as a through school environment.
* Highly professional in their approach to all aspects of the role.
* Able to empathise with, and prioritise, children's needs.
* Proactive, enthusiastic and a role model for the pupils.
* Willingness to participate in a
* community.
* Professional integrity, energy, honesty, enthusiasm and high expectations.
* Warmth, sensitivity and a good sense of humour
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, resilience, flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to achieve a sensible work-life balance
* Forward thinker
Benefits
* Meals are provided free of charge when on duty and when the school's kitchen is open during school holiday periods
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* In-house training
The closing date for applications is Friday 5th September 2025. Interviews will be held during week commencing Monday 8th September 2025.
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to interview outstanding candidates before the closing date.
In order to apply, please fully complete a school application form (which you can download from our website) and write a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4, which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria.
Please send your letter and Sherfield application form via e-mail:
You are welcome to include your CV as well if you wish.
If you require an informal discussion, please contact Emily Daly, PA to the Head of EYFS & Junior Prep at
Recruiter contact:
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About Sherfield School
Sherfield School
Reading Road, Sherfield-on-Loddon, Hook
Hampshire
RG27 0HU
United Kingdom
Set in 76 acres of exquisite park and woodland in North Hampshire, Sherfield School is an all-round school which currently has circa 600 pupils from 3 months to 18 years. Pupils at Sherfield thrive and flourish as they experience the excitement and enjoyment of learning in a co-educational day and boarding school with a strong academic record, good facilities, and a strong community
Our distinguished buildings, extensive facilities and acres of park land are conducive to providing a varied programme that includes sports, languages, performing arts, fine arts and a kaleidoscope of extracurricular activities.
Sherfield is proud to have joined Education in Motion (EiM) in September 2023. EiM is a global education company that aspires to be a leader in pioneering education for a sustainable future. With a diverse family of premier education brands around the world, the group is known for its holistic programmes that balance wellbeing, character development and academic success
Sherfield provides:
* A broad, balanced, differentiated and creative curriculum
* Equal opportunities for all and high quality teaching and learning
* A stimulating, challenging and positive ethos where everyone is valued and achievements are celebrated
* Opportunities for parents to support their children's education and the life of the school
We aim to enable each pupil to:
* Develop morally, socially, culturally and spiritually, embracing the core values
* Value learning and to be reliable, honest, resourceful, flexible and responsible
* Develop a positive self-image with the ability to express themselves confidently
* Become aware of the needs of others, developing a caring, supportive and responsible attitude
* Be able to work individually and in groups, encouraging and helping others
* Work hard; reflect upon progress; set challenging targets; achieve the highest standards possible
* Use new technologies appropriately to enhance their learning
* Take part in a wide range of activities contributing fully to the life of the school
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