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 Job Application Form and submit your CV.
KS2 Teaching Assistant - Full time
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.
Salary £17622, term-time only, for 36 weeks per year, including 5 INSET days.
Hours: Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm.
The above role will commence on 8th January 2024. 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 closing date for applications is 12noon on Friday 1st December 2023, although earlier returns are appreciated, with interviews being held during the following week.
Nursery Practitioner Level 3 or above - Full time
Salary: £23,000
Due to high demand, Sherborne House School is expanding its award winning Nursery. This is an amazing opportunity for the right person to become involved in our exciting new project and help make a mark towards providing an outstanding service to our loyal families. We are currently recruiting for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed Early Years Practitioner with the desire and drive to be part of our growing Nursery.
Why choose Sherborne House Nursery as your place of work?
Community Feel
Nursery expansion in January 2020 and again in 2022
Attached to Sherborne House School
Competitive salary
Supportive hands on Management Team
24 Days paid holiday
Time off between Christmas and New Year
Award Winning Nursery
Onsite parking
Lunch provided
Training opportunities
Essential Skills
- A full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare or equivalent
- Previous experience caring for young children from the ages of 0-5 years
- Relevant knowledge of the EYFS, the seven areas of learning and any other relevant assessment schemes
- Clear and confident understanding of Safeguarding - to be confident in observing, being alert and reporting when necessary.
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 the business. 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.
Desirable Skills
- Up to date Paediatric First Aid Certificate
- Safeguarding and Child Protection training
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent 40 Hours per Week
Part time hours available
Further Information
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.