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Baby Room Leader
Baby Room Leader – St Joseph’s College Nursery
About the College
- Location: Belstead Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 9DR
- Salary: Competitive
- ** Hours/Contract:** Full time, all year-round, Permanent
St Joseph’s College is an independent school rooted in Christian values, fostering a welcoming community for individuals of all faiths and backgrounds. Central to their philosophy is the belief that happiness and holistic development – intellectual, spiritual, physical, and emotional – are essential for every child’s growth.
The school operates on a 60-acre leafy campus, uniting Prep School and Senior School, creating a strong sense of belonging through shared experiences like weekly whole-college assemblies.
About the Role
We are searching for an inspiring and nurturing professional to lead our new Baby Room, part of expanded nursery provision for children aged as young as nine months. This opportunity demands a talented leader who can shape an exceptional environment where the youngest members of the St Joseph’s community can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a daily team in the nursery, ensuring high-quality care for babies (aged 0–24 months)
- Foster strong, trusting relationships with children and their families, valuing communication as key to success
- Design and implement innovative, stimulating learning experiences that resonate with young children
- Oversee daily operations including nutrition, sleep, and health & safety compliance
- Champion the school’s values of educational excellence, warmth, and emotional well-being
- Work alongside colleagues and school leadership to enhance nursery provision, ensuring alignment with the well-being and care standards at St Joseph’s
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Requirements
The ideal candidate will be:
- Nurturing, organised, and driven with a vision for excellence in early years education
- Passionate about fostering secure attachment and developmental growth in infants
- Proficient in team leadership, balancing structure with flexibility and creativity
- Strongly committed to our core values of safeguarding, diversity, and community-building
- Hold (or be eligible for) an Enhanced DBS Check (mandatory for every applicant)
Additionally, as this role is within an independent school with Christian values, applicants should have a demonstrable understanding and alignment with our approach to safeguarding and child welfare.
Benefits
- Long-term career development within a supportive, values-driven school
- Access to high-quality professional training and enrichment opportunities
- The opportunity to contribute to a community where both traaching and care are prioritised
- Inclusive, collaborative environment with opportunities for shared events across the whole school
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Application Process
To apply, please use the official application form through our website: 🔗 St Joseph’s College Vacancies
Alternatively, contact the HR Officer via email: careers@stjos.co.uk or phone 01473 690281.
Application Deadline: 4pm, 12 July 2026
Important Application Notes
- Applications must be submitted via the official -form only (no online submission via Suffolk Jobs Direct)
- References will be taken up, and disclosure screening is mandatory
Safeguarding disclaimer: The school is fully committed to safeguarding all children in our care. All processes include relevant DBS procedures, applicant eligibility checks, and a robust selection process.
Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to review candidates pre-closing date.
The application form can be accessed online: https://www.stjos.co.uk/community/vacancies/
The ‘Submit Your Interest’ button does not enable job application. Instead, the school must process formal applications via their own internal form.
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