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Baby Room Leader
Job Opportunity: Baby Room Leader – St Joseph’s College Prep School
St Joseph’s College is an independent school with Christian values, offering a supportive environment where everyone can thrive, welcoming individuals of all faiths or none. The College fosters intellectual, spiritual, physical, and emotional growth for every pupil, ensuring that children who flourish are also the happiest.
The Prep School, situated on a 60-acre campus that also includes the Senior School, encourages a strong sense of community through shared experiences—such as weekly Whole College assemblies.
About the Role
We are seeking a nurturing, organised, and ambitious professional to lead our new baby room as it expands to accommodate children from as young as nine months old. This is an exciting opportunity to shape an exceptional early years environment where our youngest pupils can thrive under your dedicated care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Setting the tone for an outstanding environment to support the growth and development of babies and toddlers.
- Building strong relationships with children and their families, fostering trust and emotional security.
- Leading a team with confidence, creativity, and care, ensuring consistent, high-quality care that meets the needs of each child.
- Ensuring all procedures align with the school’s values of inclusivity, warmth, and structures to support happiness and well-being.
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The role is based in our growing nursery, embracing the College’s philosophy of holistic, child-centred development.
Role Requirements
You would ideally have:
- Experience leading or co-leading early years groups, with a proven ability to manage a team.
- Strong understanding of the importance of early-childhood relationships and emotionally supportive care.
- Painstaking organisation skills, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for babies and toddlers.
- Empathy, enthusiasm, and a commitment to the Christian ethos of the College.
Benefits of Joining Us
- The opportunity to play a critical part in shaping St Joseph’s nursery provision as it grows.
- Hopeful development of fulfilling careers in an institution Values-centered and passionate about childhood happiness.
- A collaborative and supportive extended community environment.
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Full-Time, All Year Round
Primary Purpose:
- Lead daily activities for babies and toddlers
- Ensure adherence to safeguarding policies, nutritional standards, and College values
- Support staff and maintain a positive, student-centred culture in the Prep School.
Apply directly via the College form or email careers@stjos.co.uk or call 01473 690281.
Applications will be processed until Saturday 4pm, Sunday 12 July 2026.
Interviews will take place in week starting Monday 13 July 2026.
Safeguarding Notice: St Joseph’s College prioritises safeguarding children and expects all applicants to pass an Enhanced DBS check at the College’s expense, provide references, and comply with all safeguarding legislation.
The College reserves the right to interview candidates before the official application closing date. Formal applications must be submitted using the published Application Form—unofficial forms cannot be accepted. DBS processing charges are payable by successful applicants.
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