Job Description
Early Years Practitioner – Nurturing Nursery | Sunninghill Prep, Dorchester
Join a growing nursery at Sunninghill Prep! Great salary, benefits, and training in a caring, creative setting. Apply now!
Location: Little Robins Nursery, Sunninghill Preparatory School – Dorchester, Dorset
Salary: Up to £30,051 per year (DOE)
Hours: 40 hrs/week | Monday–Friday | 52 weeks/year
Qualification: Level 2 (DfE-approved)
Join our warm, expanding nursery at Sunninghill Preparatory School and help shape the next generation of confident, curious learners.
What We Offer
• Competitive salary + annual reviews
• Excellent training & career development
• Discounted childcare fees
• Generous annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Pension scheme & health cash plan
• Refer-a-friend bonus (up to £750)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Supportive, friendly community
Your Role
You’ll create a caring, play-based environment where children (from 6 months) thrive and grow.
Responsibilities include:
• Planning and leading engaging EYFS activities
• Supporting children’s development and learning
• Building strong relationships with families
• Maintaining a safe, stimulating space
What You’ll Need
• Level 2 (or higher) Early Years qualification (DfE-approved)
• Understanding of EYFS, safeguarding & child protection
• Creativity, patience, and a genuine love for early years education
• A proactive, team-focused attitude
Safeguarding
Sunninghill Prep 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).
Apply today and be part of a nursery that inspires every child to flourish!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates apply. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.