Nursery Practitioner Room Manager

Little Elms Daycare Nursery & Pre-Schools; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,160 - 31,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,000 Welcome Bonus

Excellent rates of pay

Free daily lunch

Service recognition awards

Employee Assistance Programme access

Flexible working days

Wellbeing events and support

High childcare discount

In-house training and career growth support

Job summary

Little Elms Daycare Nursery & Pre-Schools is seeking a skilled Room Manager to lead their team in delivering exceptional care and education in Greenwich. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of up to £31,200 per year and a £1,000 welcome bonus. Benefits include a hot lunch, service recognition awards, and career development support. Applicants must have relevant experience and qualifications, along with a passion for working with children and a commitment to safeguarding their welfare.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s experience in a Nursery Practitioner role or equivalent leadership position.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team in delivery of quality education.
• Experience leading Ofsted inspections and strong understanding of EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of high-quality care and education.
• Support and develop the early years team.
• Ensure quality of education across rooms.

Skills

Leadership in childcare

Communication skills

EYFS knowledge

Initiative

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years childcare

Job description

Location: Little Elms Daycare Nursery Greenwich

Department: Little Elms Greenwich

Compensation: £30,160 - £31,200 / year

Room Manager – £1,000 Welcome Bonus

Job Description

We are a family‑run childcare provider that aims to provide affordable childcare for all families and offers the highest salary recognition for qualified practitioners. We support unqualified team members through our apprenticeship programme. This role is for a skilled and experienced Nursery Room Manager based in Greenwich to lead and inspire our early years team in delivering high‑quality care and education to all children. The nursery offers state‑of‑the‑art facilities with bright, spacious indoor rooms and fabulous outdoor areas. Salary is up to £31,200 per year, depending on experience, and the position is full‑time (40 hours per week, five days a week). The company cannot sponsor international workers; evidence of the right to work in the UK is required.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the delivery of high‑quality care and education for all children and support and develop the team.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s experience in a Nursery Practitioner role or equivalent leadership position
• Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years childcare
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and statutory framework
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use own initiative and lead and inspire a team
• Passion for children demonstrated in daily interactions
• Flexibility and strong role‑model qualities
• Strong time‑management and commitment to providing high‑quality education and care
• Experience leading Ofsted inspections and understanding of the EYFS
• Ability to build a culture of kindness, transparency and commitment as a leader

Things You Need to Know

• Position requires an Enhanced DBS Certificate and satisfactory employment references.
• Successful candidate will undertake online safeguarding training and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
• Little Elms Daycare Nurseries are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
• Little Elms Daycare Nurseries are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Oversee quality of education across rooms and support teams.

Benefits

• £1,000 Welcome Bonus paid in two instalments (£500 on first salary, £500 on completion of probation).
• Excellent rates of pay.
• Service recognition awards – extra day’s annual leave for each year worked.
• Free, hot daily lunch prepared by skilled nursery chefs.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (BUPA).
• Additional annual leave for service milestones (5 years, 10 years).
• Wellbeing events: weekly wellbeing Wednesday, monthly employee of the month, annual awards.
• Wellbeing champion to support team, children and parents.
• Flexible working days.
• Ofsted Outstanding Bonus for the whole team.
• Employee of the month programme across all nurseries.
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Attendance rewards and points recognition.
• Well‑being tools such as Headspace/Calm.
• High childcare discount.
• Mentorship and career growth support.
• In‑house training specialists and dedicated training academy.