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An Independent Day School & Nursery
for boys & girls aged between 2 and 11
Our Magical Nursery for children aged 2 to 4. Offering term time or all-year round wraparound care.
The move from Nursery to Reception at Yarrells ensures a seamless, supportive, and joyful learning journey!
Pupil Wellbeing is central, fostering a secure environment where they thrive through balanced challenge & support.
“Pupils desmonstrate excellent artistic skills across a broad range of media”
"Pupils are highly articulate and effective communicators"
"The quality of the pupils' academic and other achievements is excellent"
"Pupils are deeply knowledgeable across all areas of learning"
"The quality of the pupils' personal development is excellent"
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Yarrells: A great big hug of a school!
Yarrells School are recruiting for Nursery Practitioners to join our team now! We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed Practitioners, who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support across the EYFS. The successful candidate will work with children aged 2-4 years, establishing good relationships, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs. This role will require an imaginative and resourceful individual who is capable of finding ways to engage and spark the interests of our young people.
At Yarrells, we have a genuine team spirit and every single person is uniquely valued for who they are and what they bring to our community. Blending tradition, informality and innovation, we work hard to offer a vibrant and stimulating environment for learning. If you want to play a meaningful role in the lives of our young people, join our magical school and nursery today!
Start Date: November 2025
Contract: permanent, all year round
Hours: full time and/or part time, up to 40 hours per week, between 7.30am & 6pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per annum, for full time hours, depending on experience
How to Apply: complete the TES application form https://bit.ly/3VRTT3k
Interview Dates: late October 2025
For more information and to apply : https://www.yarrells.co.uk/about-us/job-vacancies
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A joyful few weeks at Yarrells! We’ve welcomed 10 fluffy chicks into our school family! From Nursery to Year 6, our young scientists have been busy observing, weighing, and cuddling their new feathered friends - all while learning about lifecycles in the most hands-on way. 🐥💛
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Yarrells: A great big hug of a school!
Are you an established Nursery Manager or an aspiring Deputy looking for your next role? Are you somebody looking for a new adventure and a chance to evolve and develop a successful all-year-round Prep School Nursery?
Yarrells Preparatory School and Nursery is looking for a Nursery Manager to lead our fantastic team. The Nursery is well established and in need of an experienced practitioner with some managerial experience to take us forward in this journey. Nestled in the heart of Upton, Poole, Yarrells Nursery is set up in its own purpose-built building within the idyllic woodlands of Yarrells School and has access to the school's beautiful grounds and facilities.
Start Date: December 2025 or as soon as possible after
Contract: permanent, all year round
Hours: full time, Monday to Friday, subject to rota
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
How to Apply: complete the TES application form : https://bit.ly/4mIXdZo
Interview Date: early to mid November 2025
For more information and to apply : https://bit.ly/3IjUNT6
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Uniquely Yarrells 🌿 Where children thrive in the classroom, outdoors, on the stage - and in life.
From our nurturing Nursery to Year 6, Yarrells offers a joyful, creative, and high-achieving environment where every child is known and celebrated. With a brand new Forest School, exceptional arts and sports, and a warm family feel, Yarrells is the perfect place for your child to learn and grow.
Whole School Open Day : Friday 26th September 2025
Book your visit today: www.yarrells.co.uk | 01202 622229
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Yarrells School is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our small and dedicated team. The successful applicant will have good relevant experience and be a flexible, reliable and committed team member.
We require someone to work the following hours, but would ideally like to find someone who has flexibility and availability to work additional hours, providing cover and extra support where needed.
If you would like to build a career that gives you genuine sense of achievement and fulfilment knowing that you can have a positive impact on the young people we support, then look no further and apply today!
Start Date: 4th November 2025
Contract: permanent
Hours: part time, 12 to 2pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Interview Date: w/c early October 2025
How to Apply: email a CV to recruitment@yarrells.co.uk or complete the TES application form: https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/-1036572
www.yarrells.co.uk/about-us/job-vacancies
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Join us at Yarrells School and Nursery for our Parent, Baby & Toddler sessions!
Enjoy our Let’s Get Creative and Messy Play sessions in a fun and friendly environment.
Wednesday: Let’s Get Creative 9:30- 10:30am 18-30 months.
Friday : Messy Play 9.30-10.30am 6-18 months.
Free on site parking for your convenience.
Places are limited so booking is essential!
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📚 Some of our wonderful readers from 4I sharing their favourite books!
It’s a joy to see our children excited about stories, discovering new adventures, characters, and ideas. Reading opens doors to imagination, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
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We can’t wait to welcome all our wonderful children back on Wednesday, 3rd September!
Whether you’re returning or joining us for the very first time, we hope you’ve had a fantastic summer. We’re so excited to see your smiling faces and begin this next chapter together.
See you soon! 📚🌿
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Exciting News for Families at Yarrells School and Nursery!
Your Trusted School-Based Nursery Provision. At Yarrells School and Nursery, we’re proud to offer high-quality, nurturing childcare in a unique school-based setting. Our nursery supports local families with flexible, affordable care and a smooth transition into school life.
What is a School-Based Nursery? School-based nurseries operate within primary schools and offer continuity of care and learning. At Yarrells, our nursery is closely integrated with our school community, giving your child a seamless early years experience.
Why Choose Yarrells School and Nursery?
✅ Convenience: One drop-off and pick-up for families with children in multiple age groups.
✅ Consistency: Our experienced, long-standing staff build lasting relationships with families.
✅ Inclusion: We proudly support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
✅ Smooth Transitions: Our strong links between nursery and school help children settle confidently into Reception.
✅ Flexible Options: Choose from Term-Time Only, or our popular All-Year-Round Care—designed to work around busy family lives.
🌟 Make the Most of 30 Hours Funded Childcare
From September 2025, eligible working families may receive up to 30 hours of funded childcare per week for children aged 2 years to 4 years.
At Yarrells, we offer the option to stretch funded hours across the full year - perfect for families who choose our All-Year-Round care, Monday to Friday. This allows you to make the most of your entitlement with consistency and convenience throughout the year. We're here to guide you through the process and ensure your chosen care package works for your family’s needs. Additional charges may apply for meals or extended hours outside of funded time.
To check your eligibility or apply, visit:
👉 www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/whats-new
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