Nursery Room Leader

Talbot Heath; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Talbot Heath, a leading independent school in Bournemouth, is seeking a Nursery Room Leader for their Early Years team. The role involves ensuring high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5, fostering their development in a nurturing environment. Candidates must have a Level 3 qualification and proven leadership experience in early years settings, along with a passion for making a positive impact on children's lives.

Benefits

Complimentary lunch provided

Discounted membership to West Hants Club

Complimentary use of on-site swimming pool

Complimentary access to on-site gym facilities

Discount on school fees for staff's children

Occupational sick pay scheme

Company stakeholder pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least three years' experience in a nursery or early years setting.
• Confident leader who can inspire and support a team.
• Knowledgeable in early years best practice and child safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and support a dedicated team to deliver high-quality education.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
• Promote each child’s development and wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Job description

At Talbot Heath, we believe that nothing is beyond reach. We are an extraordinary school where girls are empowered to be curious, compassionate, and courageous, embodying our motto: Curious Minds, Generous Hearts, Adventurous Spirits. From the age of two, our girls begin a transformative journey that nurtures their integrity, compassion, and ambition—values rooted in our founder’s vision of Honour before Honours.

Our unique, girls-only environment allows young women to thrive, free from societal constraints, fostering an atmosphere where intellectual curiosity, emotional well-being, and personal growth are cultivated. With a reputation for innovative thinking and an interdisciplinary curriculum, Talbot Heath encourages girls to explore creativity and deep thinking in an exciting and different way of learning.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Nursery Room Leader to join our vibrant Early Years team on a full-time, fixed term basis during term time. In this key leadership role, you will inspire and support a dedicated team to deliver high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5 in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). You will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that promotes each child’s development and wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Level 3 qualification, proven leadership experience in an early years setting, strong knowledge of safeguarding, and excellent communication skills. If you are passionate about making a positive difference to young children’s lives and leading a committed team, we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will be:

·A qualified early years practitioner (Level 3 or above) with at least three years’ experience in a nursery or early years setting

·A confident leader who can inspire, supervise, and support a team to deliver high-quality EYFS provision

·Passionate about early childhood development and committed to providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment

·Highly organised, with strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues

·Knowledgeable in safeguarding, health and safety, and early years best practice, with a proactive and reflective approach to continuous improvement

About Talbot Heath:

●A leading independent school in Dorset, offering girls aged 2–18 an outstanding education.

●Beautiful woodland campus located close to Dorset’s stunning coastline.

●Selective school with excellent academic results at both GCSE and A Level.

●Renowned for its strong pastoral care system where the well-being and happiness of each student is paramount.

Position:Fixed term for one year, term-time only

Hours:42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 5.30 pm (1 hour for lunch)

Salary:£24,752 (FTE £30,940) £14.00 per hour

Start Date:1st September 2025

Application Deadline: Wednesday 25th June 2025.Interviews will be held w/c 30th June.

Further details can be found in the Job Description.

For further information contact Andrea Pittam, HR Manager at [e-mail] 01202 761881

At Talbot Heath, every girl is encouraged to embrace her strengths, challenge herself, and become a confident and compassionate global citizen. Join us and help shape the future of our girls!

What We Offer:

●Talbot Heath School is an independent girls' school for ages 2-18, situated in beautiful woodland grounds in Bournemouth. You will benefit from working in a peaceful environment, just a short distance from the town centre, with free on-site parking.

●Complimentary lunch provided daily in our staff dining room, featuring a freshly cooked hot meal and a salad bar.

●Discounted membership to the nearby West Hants Club, offering access to excellent sports and recreational facilities.

●Complimentary use of our on-site swimming pool during the Sunday staff session.

●Complimentary access to our on-site gym facilities.

●Discount on school fees for your children, subject to the school’s admission process and fee remission policy.

●Complimentary after-school childcare for staff with children in Kindergarten and above.

●50% discount on Supercamps Holiday Clubs for Talbot Heath staff.

●Occupational sick pay scheme.

●Company stakeholder pension scheme.

Talbot Heath School is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. This evidence most be produced at the interview stage of the process.

Talbot Heath School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and has an Equal Opportunity Policy.The successful applicant will require an Enhanced DBS check.

This position will involve regular contact with children and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exemptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Talbot Heath is a registered charity (number 283708) existing to provide high quality education for children.