Nursery Room Leader

Family First Nursery Group; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Camden Town is seeking a Room Leader to deliver engaging activities and support children's development. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Childcare qualification and over a year of experience in Early Years. This role offers a competitive salary of £32,000 - £33,000 plus benefits such as a welcome bonus and childcare discounts.

Benefits

£1,000 Welcome Bonus

£400 Qualification Bonus

20 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

75% Childcare Discount

Wellbeing Support

Career Development

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Early Years.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding standards.
• Experience in a senior role is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver activities in line with EYFS.
• Support children's development in all areas.
• Lead and mentor the room team.
• Maintain records using EyMan.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Team leadership

Fluent English

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

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

About us / EEO

Clapham 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 reassignment.

Application

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 to become part of our warm and welcoming team at The Clapham Day Nursery. The Nursery and Pre-school is located in a quiet cul-de-sac on Peardon Street and is in a 3-storey building. Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, All year round. Salary: £32,000 - £33,000 per annum.

Benefits

• £1,000 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 - 20 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