Baby Room Leader

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Location Rydes Hill Nursery

Expiry Date: 03/07/2026 09:00

Published

15 hours ago

Closing

in 15 days

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 15 days at 09:00 BST.

The Vacancy

Required for September 2026 

Full-time, Permanent  

Part of the Tormead family, Rydes Hill Pre‑Prep and Nursery is a nurturing, home-from-home school where children are carefully guided through each stage of their early development, supported to flourish both academically and personally. At the heart of learning at Rydes Hill are the Five Cs: Courage, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, and Curiosity. These values are embedded in every lesson, equipping children with essential life skills that extend far beyond the classroom and into adulthood. Teachers carefully capture children’s interests and imagination, fostering confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

From September 2026, we are excited to be building upon the success of our current nursery classes by extending our provision to welcome babies from 6 months. We inspire imaginations, creating and nurturing capable, curious learners, preparing each child for a positive and happy transition to the next stage of their school journey. The Nursery operates for 48 weeks per year, from 7.30am to 6.00pm, in a bright, spacious, and inspirational learning environment with dedicated outside areas.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, nurturing and highly motivated baby Room Leader to join our friendly team and lead the delivery of exceptional care, learning and development opportunities for our youngest children. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a vibrant and caring independent school community that values every child’s unique potential.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of the baby room, ensuring a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where babies can thrive. Working closely with colleagues, parents and carers, you will support each child’s individual needs, promote their well-being and development, and foster secure, positive relationships that create a warm and welcoming home-from-home environment. Key responsibilities include planning and implementing high-quality learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), maintaining excellent standards of care and safeguarding, and building strong partnerships with families and other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for every child.

Candidates will have a genuine love and passion for Early Years education particularly supporting babies during their earliest stages of growth and development. They will be committed to creating a caring and engaging environment where children feel safe, valued and encouraged to explore.

Applicants should hold a minimum Level 3 qualification in childcare and have previous experience working with babies in an Early Years setting. Leadership experience would be advantageous, alongside excellent communication skills, a warm and caring approach and a genuine desire to make a positive difference to children's lives.

This is in all-year round and full-time position. We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment, and our benefits package includes a competitive salary of £32,240 per annum, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, professional development opportunities, and free lunch when Nursery is in session.

For more information and to apply for the role, please send your CV and a cover letter to our Nursery Manager hsproston@rydeshill.org.uk.  

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and the School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date should the ideal candidate(s) be identified.

Rydes Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check. We conduct online searches for all shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks. including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check.

At Tormead, we take pride in employing talented individuals who love what they do and can bring that passion to our vibrant and progressive family of schools. We value the expertise, energy and commitment of our excellent team of academic and business staff, who work together in partnership to provide an outstanding educational experience for our students.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff to ensure they THRIVE. We provide staff with ample opportunities for high quality training and development for every stage of their career. We encourage staff to get involved and to further their aspirations and progression. At Tormead, you will have access to excellent facilities and resources, and you will receive the guidance and support you need to excel in your role and to contribute your best.

We are proud to be a caring and inclusive community, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and celebrates the diversity of both staff and students. Whether you are at the start of your career or highly experienced, if you have passion and expertise in your chosen field, then we want to hear from you!

Set in the beautiful Surrey countryside, Tormead is a short stroll from the historic town centre of Guildford, just 40 minutes by train to London, with excellent transport links by road and rail.

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The Values

• Innovation

We are creative and fearless in our work.

• Accountability

We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.

• Teamwork

We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.

Tormead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We believe that a robust, fair and transparent recruitment and selection policy plays a central role in achieving this aim. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

To read our Safeguarding and Recruitment policies, please go to our  Policies page.

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