Nursery Room Leader

Family First Nursery Group; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Beaconsfield is seeking a Room Leader to ensure enriching experiences for children. This full-time role includes responsibilities for developing children's skills and maintaining safety. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Childcare qualification and relevant experience. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, making this a rewarding opportunity to make an impact in children's lives.

Benefits

£400 Qualification Recognition Bonus

Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees

Referral Programme: bonus of up to £750

Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days plus birthday off

Free Gym Membership for 12 months

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential.
• Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential.
• Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide stimulating experiences for children.
• Assist in updating child learning journals.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of every child.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Leadership

Record keeping

Communication skills

Knowledge of EYFS

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

As Room Leader, you will:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development
• Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality
• Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency
• Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff
• Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times
• Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met
• Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive; changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential
• Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential
• Over 6 months' experience working in a senior position - Desirable
• Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable
• Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential
• Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential

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.

Salary and Role Details

Salary £29,536 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, year-round position and not term-time only. Role: Level 3 Practitioner (Beaconsfield Day Nursery).

Beaconsfield Day Nursery is a welcoming and vibrant nursery nestled in the heart of Beaconsfield. Conveniently located with easy access from the A335 and close to the M40 junction, with ample onsite and street parking. The nursery is just a short distance from Beaconsfield Train Station, making it easily accessible for our dedicated team. Our nursery features spacious, bright, and airy rooms, along with a large, fully equipped garden with a mud kitchen. Each room has direct access to the garden, including a separate area for our baby room. We pride ourselves on offering a rich variety of extracurricular activities and regular outings in the local community, providing children with engaging opportunities for imaginative and real-world play to foster their growth and development.

We are currently looking for a Level 3 Practitioner to join our team. This is a full-time role, offering 40 hours per week with flexible shift patterns between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM. A full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification is required. This is a year-round position, as the nursery operates throughout the year and is not term-time only.

Join Our Passionate Early Years Team - And Get More Than a Job! We believe in supporting and not only the children in our care, but also the people who care for them. We offer enhanced and meaningful benefits for our Level 2, or Level 3, or Room Leader colleagues to thrive in and out of work. These benefits are non-contractual and discretionary, subject to review and change.

Benefits include: up to 15 driving lessons & theory/practical test paid for, Free Gym Membership for 12 months, Holiday Voucher (£750 on first anniversary), and more.

Benefits and Perks

• £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus
• Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members
• Referral Programme: refer a friend and receive a bonus of up to £750
• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays
• Health and Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Onsite Free Parking and Transport Links

Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: