Nursery Manager. Job in Hackney Education & Training Jobs

Family First Nursery Group; London; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned childcare organization in East London is seeking a nurturing Room Leader for the Toddler room. This role involves planning stimulating activities, leading a team, and supporting the emotional development of children. Candidates must have a Level 3 qualification in Childcare and a passion for early years education. Join a supportive environment with competitive benefits, including bonuses and generous time off.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus of £750

Qualification Bonus of £400

24 days holiday plus bank holidays and birthday off

75% Childcare Discount

Wellbeing Support

Career Development Opportunities

Refer a Friend Bonus up to £750

Qualifications

• Essential Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• 1+ year experience in Early Years is essential.
• 6+ months in a senior role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities.
• Support children's emotional and social development.
• Lead and mentor your room team.

Skills

Strong EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Mentoring and leadership

Fluent in English

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Tools

EyMan

Job description

Overview

Join Our Passionate Team at The Hackney Day Nursery - Where Every Day is an Adventure in Learning!

Are you a nurturing and enthusiastic childcare professional ready to make a real difference in little lives? We're on the lookout for a dedicated Room Leader based in the Toddler room to become part of our warm and welcoming team at The Hackney Day Nursery.

Salary: £29,640 per annum (based on a 40 hour working week)

Hours: 36- 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, All year round

Hackney is a lovely setting based in East London, just up the road from London Field train station. Currently rated Ofsted Good, Hackney is a nursery that takes over three railway arches and boasts a 5000sqft outdoor space, complete with age-appropriate equipment and a forest school area.

At Family First, we believe happy teams create happy children. That\'s why we offer:

• £750 Welcome Bonus: A warm start to your journey with us
• £400 Qualification Bonus - for Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!
• Extra Time Off - 24 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off - all paid!
• 75% Childcare Discount - because we care for your little ones too
• Wellbeing Support - confidential helpline for life\'s ups and downs
• Career Development - personalised training and growth opportunities
• Refer a Friend Bonus - earn up to £750!

Terms apply. Some benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

Your role as room leader will be to:

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate, stimulating activities in line with the EYFS.
• Support children\'s physical, emotional, and social development.
• Lead and mentor your room team, promoting best practice and professional growth.
• Maintain accurate records and learning journals using EyMan.
• Ensure a strong key person approach and uphold safeguarding standards.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all.

Requirements:

• Level 3 Childcare qualification - Essential
• 1+ year in Early Years - Essential
• 6+ months in a senior role - Desirable
• Strong EYFS and safeguarding knowledge - Essential
• Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you\'re passionate about early years education and want to be part of a team where everyone matters, we\'d love to hear from you!

Apply today and start your journey with Woodlands Day Nursery, where every day is a chance to inspire, nurture, and grow.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Hackney Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.