About the role
Childcare Leader at Damers First SchoolJob ref CC3.9Dorset Grade 7 £13.90 – £15.31 pay award pendingHours per week 33.75 / Term Time only including Training Days
About Us
Damers First School is a child‑centred, caring school with high aspirations for all pupils. We are an Eco school with a broad and balanced curriculum that offers many opportunities for children aged 2 and up. The new nursery will open in September 2026 within the heart of Poundbury, Dorset.
We are seeking practitioners who
- Are enthusiastic, nurturing, and deeply committed to early childhood development.
- Build warm, positive relationships with children and families.
- Bring creativity and energy to designing engaging learning experiences.
- Champion inclusion, equity, and high‑quality practice for every child.
- Thrive as part of a collaborative, supportive school team.
Duties
- Work with the EYFS lead and nursery teacher to maximise the development of each child.
- Create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere for children, ensuring their emotional and physical well‑being.
- Support the preparation and implementation of engaging educational activities that promote children’s development in line with early years curriculum standards.
- Observe and assess children’s progress, providing feedback to parents and guardians on their development.
- Foster positive relationships with children, encouraging their social skills and independence.
- Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a high standard of care and education within the nursery setting.
- Manage behaviour effectively, ensuring a positive learning environment for all children.
- Drive initiatives that promote parental involvement in their child’s learning journey.
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of all children.
Essential Requirements
- Relevant level 3+ qualification in Early Childhood Education.
- Ability to act on own initiative and make decisions.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, to engage effectively with children, parents, and staff.
- Experience working with children in a nursery or educational setting is essential.
- Strong organisational skills to manage daily activities efficiently while ensuring high standards of care.
- A genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their growth and development.
What We Offer
- A rare chance to be part of a brand‑new, aspirational nursery project from the very beginning.
- The opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced and supportive team within the main school.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Outstanding support from our skilled and welcoming administrative team.
- A large, modern and purpose‑designed learning environment in the heart of Poundbury.
Further Information
Damers First School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment, and the successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Government’s safer recruitment guidelines.
The pro‑rated salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements. The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. It will be paid in equal monthly instalments and adjusted at the start of employment and again if the role is left part‑way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.
This role is UK based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
Damers First School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of a safeguarding check. All searches will be conducted and shared only when findings are relevant and concerning.
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