Below are a list of current vacancies and links to full job descriptions. For further details and an informal chat about the roles, please contact our School Administrator, Mrs Estelle Szasz, from whom an application pack is available. Please call on 023 8025 2440, or by emailing recruitment@sherbornehouse.co.uk to arrange an informal visit. You can use our SHS Application Form .doc and submit your CV.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Director of Sport to lead and inspire our thriving sports department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator with a strong vision for sport and physical education to shape the future of sport across the school. The successful candidate will champion a culture of teamwork, resilience, and excellence, while ensuring every pupil enjoys a positive and inclusive sporting experience in all areas of physical education.
We are looking for someone who:
Is a passionate advocate for physical education and youth sport.
Has experience of leading sports programmes, ideally within a school environment.
Can inspire children of all abilities to enjoy and succeed in sport.
Brings energy, vision, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Is highly organised, with excellent communication and leadership skills.
Holds relevant qualifications in sport, teaching, or coaching.
Has a genuine interest in the evolving needs of pupils and a strong commitment to children’s academic and personal development from Nursery to Year 6
If you would like to foster a love of sport, develop young talent, and be part of a forward-thinking and supportive school community, we would welcome your application.
Sherborne House School is committed to safeguarding all pupils and students. All offers of employment are conditional and appointments are subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references, in addition to child protection screening, including checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applications should be received no later than midnight on Sunday 11 May. Interviews will be held in the week beginning 12 May.
To apply, please submit a covering letter (addressed to Mrs Cordelia Cripps) outlining your suitability for the role together with a completed application form submitted via email to
recruitment@sherbornehouse.co.uk.
Visits to the school are encouraged, to arrange a tour or for further information please contact Estelle Szasz via recruitment@sherbornehouse.co.uk or on 02380 252 440.
Sherborne House encourages children to explore the wonder and magic of learning by pursuing their own interests, cultivating their curiosity, developing tenacity and providing the confidence to own their own voice. The school has a progressive approach to child led learning, and believes in adapting the teaching to be responsive to the real world and its relevance to children. The school is agile in nature, which imbues a sense of adaptability and preparedness for future challenges of academic rigour, career pathways and life’s journey.
Sherborne House provides an environment where all child’s talents and passions are nurtured and developed. Inspired teaching and a passionate dedicated staff ensure that a broad, dynamic and innovative curriculum is delivered. The overall aim is to engender confidence in exploration entwined with awe about learning – to sew a golden thread which interweaves throughout your child’s life enabling their enquiring mind, to go on to write their own extraordinary story.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed Room Leader with the desire and drive to be part of our growing Nursery
This role will suit someone who has experience of working within a Nursery and wants to progress their career, develop new skills and can bring innovative ideas to our setting. Sherborne House is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory application, interview, references and DBS check.
Duties
– Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and curriculum for children in the nursery room
– Create a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and play
– Supervise and monitor children at all times to ensure their safety
– Provide guidance and support to assistant staff members
– Maintain open communication with parents regarding their child’s progress and any concerns
– Keep accurate records of attendance, incidents, and developmental milestones
Experience
– Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a nursery or childcare setting
– Strong knowledge of child development principles and practices
– Familiarity with licensing regulations and health and safety standards
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
– Ability to work well in a team environment
Essential Skills
Desirable Skills
Why choose Sherborne House Nursery as your place of work?
Community Feel
Competitive salary
Supportive hands on Management Team
24 Days paid holiday
Time off between Christmas and New Year
Award Winning Nursery (Day Nurseries- https://www.daynurseries.co.
Free onsite parking
Free Lunch provided
Training opportunities and mentoring
Well-Being Programmes
JOB DESCRIPTION
POST TITLE: Early Years Practitioner – Apprentice
RESPONSIBLE TO: Nursery Manager/ Deputy Manager / Room Leader
SALARY: £13,500
WORKING HOURS: 40 Hours per week all year round. Excluding bank holidays and between Christmas and New Year.
The Nursery Practitioner will be working as part of a team to ensure the daily needs of children between the ages of 6 months and five years are met within the Nursery setting.
Purpose of Post
To provide a safe, interesting and stimulating environment for the children in a variety of ways.
To work under the Room Leader to achieve the aims and objectives of the Nursery.
To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in Sherborne House School Nursery.
To give support and respect to other personnel within Sherborne House Nursery.
To implement the daily routine in the Nursery.
Key Areas
Safeguarding – observe and be alert and report immediately any signs of abuse or neglect.
Act as a positive role model, using appropriate tone of voice and body language.
Team work – supporting colleagues in meeting every child’s needs.
Liaise with parents and staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
Be punctual and reliable.
Ensure all children and parents are met with a warm welcome.
Operate a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children attending the Nursery in conjunction with the Room Supervisor on a weekly basis.
Adjust activities according to the child’s needs.
Support all staff and contribute to the team. Follow instructions of the Room Leader or Nursery Manager.
Liaise with and support parents and other family members.
Attend staff meetings and training events outside working hours if required.
Undertake certain domestic jobs within the Nursery, for example, serving snacks and meals, occasionally loading and emptying the dishwasher and laundry as part of a daily routine.
Variable shifts between the hours of 7:30am-6pm over 5 days with a half an hour unpaid lunch break.
To develop your role within the team.
To engage in reflective practice, use constructive feedback to continually improve.
Carry out any reasonable request given to you by any senior Member of Nursery or School Staff.
Skills and Abilities
A happy enthusiastic and positive person.
Be able to work as part of a professional childcare team
Have an understanding of equal opportunities.
Ability to communicate confidently with a wide range of people.
Good organisational skills.
To be able to understand and meet the needs of individual children and families.
Understand the need to provide a stimulating, caring and consistent environment for young children.
To be flexible with regard to working hours and shifts.
Job/Person Summary
Sherborne House School is a co-educational prep school located near Eastleigh, Hampshire for pupils between 6 months and 11 years. The school’s in-house catering department provides around 300 core meals a day for staff and pupils during term time.
In addition, the school provides a morning snack, sandwich tea for it’s after school club together with match teas and hospitality as required. This is produced from a well-equipped main kitchen.
Job Description
Job Type
Full time, 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 40 weeks (36 term time plus 4 weeks cover during school holidays).
Hours: 8:30am to 2:15pm
Skills and Experience
Minimum of level 2 food hygiene certificate – Desirable
Experience of working in a school catering environment – Desirable
Able to work without direct supervision – Essential
Able to provide cover for occasional school functions (early evening) – Essential
Minimum of NVQ level 2 or 3 equivalent – Desirable
Application Process
Visits to our school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. For further details and an informal chat about the role, please contact our School Administrator, Mrs Estelle Szasz, from whom an application pack is available. Sherborne House is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory application, interview, references and DBS check.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £14,500-£16,000 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
Catering: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Job Start Date: 01/09/2025
Contract/Hours: Permanent, part time
Salary: £20 / hour
Hours of Work: 4:30pm – 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
Location of Role: Sherborne House School Chandlers Ford
Contact e-mail address: recruitment@sherbornehouse.co.uk
Job/Person Summary
Sherborne House School is seeking to appoint a reliable mini bus driver to join our friendly team at this successful prep school. The ideal candidate will be a proactive and flexible individual with good inter-personal skills who will be capable of ensuring a safe and secure environment for our children. The position involves collection and drop off of children in the afternoons.
Please contact the school if you would like to arrange a visit.
Application Procedure
For this position, please phone or email for an application pack from our School Administrator, Mrs Estelle Szasz as below.
recruitment@sherbornehouse.co.uk
02380 252440
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an Equal Opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be subject to a rigorous recruitment procedure, including an enhanced DBS check.
Sherborne House School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and energetic Teaching Assistant.
We are a happy and successful independent school, with highly-motivated and well-behaved children, supportive parents and welcoming colleagues. An ability to establish excellent relationships with pupils and parents, and to work flexibly are essential qualities of the post, as is a willingness to participate fully in all areas of school life. Candidates must hold a minimum NVQ3 in childcare/child development or an equivalent qualification, and a GCSE at Grade 4 or equivalent in Mathematics and English and experience in KS2 is an advantage.
Teaching Assistant
Term-time only, for 36 weeks per year
Hours: 8:30am – 4pm, 2 days a week
Salary: FTE £17204
Visits to our school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. For further details and an informal chat about the role, please contact our School Administrator, Mrs Estelle Szasz, from whom an application pack is available. Please call on 023 8025 2440, or by emailing recruitment@sherbornehouse.co.uk
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an Equal Opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be subject to a rigorous recruitment procedure, including an enhanced DBS check.
For further details and an informal chat about the above roles, please contact our School Administrator, Mrs Estelle Szasz, from whom an application pack is available. Please call on 023 8025 2440, or by emailing recruitment@sherbornehouse.co.uk
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an Equal Opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be subject to a rigorous recruitment procedure, including an enhanced DBS check.
