Nursery Room Leader

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The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Nursery Room Leader / Manager to be based at our Shirley Nursery. The nursery offers state-of-the-art facilities, combining bright and spacious indoor rooms with fabulous outdoor areas.

You can earn up to £29,442 per annum working full-time (40 hours per week) – 4 or 5 days at 8.30am to 5.30pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting nursery staff within the room.
• Delegating tasks effectively to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Providing guidance, mentoring, and training to staff members.
• Conducting regular team meetings to discuss planning, observations, and child development.
• Ensuring the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) framework is followed.
• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Monitoring children's progress through observations and assessments.
• Supporting children’s social, emotional, and physical development.
• Ensuring safeguarding and child protection policies are strictly followed.
• Maintaining a safe and clean environment, including risk assessments.
• Administering first aid and reporting incidents as needed.
• Meeting children’s dietary, medical, and allergy needs.
• Building strong relationships with parents and carers.
• Communicating regularly about children's progress and well-being.
• Conducting parent meetings and providing updates on development milestones.
• Keeping accurate records of children’s development, attendance, and incidents.
• Supporting nursery inspections and regulatory compliance.

To be considered, applicants must have:

• At least 1 year’s experience as a Nursery Room Leader or equivalent.
• Level 3 or higher qualification in Early Years childcare.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS & statutory framework.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to use initiative.
• A passion for engaging with children daily.

Benefits include:

• Excellent pay rates.
• Service recognition awards, including extra annual leave for each year worked.
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme (BUPA).
• Support for higher qualifications.
• Opportunities for internal promotion.
• Free uniform and a starter goody bag.

Additional information:

• This position requires an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
• Online safeguarding training is mandatory.
• Little Elms Daycare Nurseries are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

The welcome bonus of £1,000 will be paid in two installments: £500 after joining and £500 upon successful completion of a 6-month probation period. Bonuses are subject to tax and NI deductions.