Early Years Room Leader at Shooting Stars Nurseries Hinckley

Shooting Stars; Hinckley; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Shooting Stars Nurseries is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Room Leader to join our team, nurturing young minds in a flexible, supportive environment. This full-time role involves managing children’s development in accordance with EYFS and Ofsted standards, ensuring high-quality care and education.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous childcare discounts

Paid holidays increasing with service

In-house and external training

Wellbeing initiatives

Uniform and DBS check

Dedicated break room with free snacks and drinks

Celebrations and recognition events

Qualifications

• Experience working in a children's day nursery.
• Team Leader or Room Leader experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, child-centric childcare.
• Build relationships with parents and families.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Commitment to delivering high-quality childcare

Knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted inspections

Understanding of safeguarding procedures

Experience as a Key Person

Education

Level 3 relevant Early Years childcare qualification

Job description

Early Years Room Leader at Shooting Stars Nurseries Hinckley

Full Time, Permanent

Application deadline: 16 May 2025

Job Description:

At Shooting Stars Nurseries, every day is a new adventure. We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic individuals who love learning and nurturing young minds to join our growing early years team.

Requirements:

• Level 3 full & relevant Early Years childcare qualification
• Experience working in a children’s day nursery
• Team Leader or Room Leader experience

Join us to discover what Shooting Stars Nurseries has to offer!

Location: Shooting Stars Nursery, 25 Mount Road, Hinckley, LE10 1AD

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week over 5 days

Salary: £14.60 per hour

We operate from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except bank holidays.

We are looking for:

• Enthusiasm and commitment to delivering high-quality, child-centric childcare
• Knowledge of the EYFS, Ofsted inspections, and working with children with Special Educational Needs
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Experience as a Key Person, building relationships and working in partnership with parents and families
• Team leader and/or room leader experience

Why choose Shooting Stars Nurseries?

• Flexibility with employment contracts supporting work-life balance
• Competitive pay, generous childcare discounts, annual reviews, paid holidays increasing with service, and other benefits
• In-house and external training, coaching, support, and career progression across our 6 nurseries
• Wellbeing initiatives including Mental Health First Aid, EAP, and feedback sessions
• Uniform, DBS check, and a dedicated break room with free snacks and drinks
• Celebrations, awards, and recognition events

Safeguarding commitment:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles involve working with children and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and must declare any convictions, including those that are 'spent'.