Nursery Room Leader

The Old Station Nursery Group; Dover; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare for the first month

Staff discount 52%

31 days holiday

Birthday off

The National College training

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing tools

Online medical services

Long-service awards

Volunteer day

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Dover is seeking a Nursery Room Leader to guide and support our team in delivering outstanding early years education. You will mentor staff, model high standards, and help implement the EYFS framework.

You must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS. The role is 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, in Dover. We offer generous benefits including childcare perks, holiday entitlement, staff discounts, and training through The National College.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS.
• Experience leading a team in a nursery setting.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring the team to deliver high-quality early years education with energy.
• Supporting the Nursery Manager to ensure smooth nursery operations and consistent quality.
• Promoting initiative, creativity, and high standards of care as a role model.
• Building strong relationships with families, colleagues and external agencies to support outcomes for children.
• Overseeing EYFS implementation and providing engaging learning opportunities.
• Taking charge in the Nursery Manager's absence and ensuring continuity of care.
• Encouraging continuous improvement through feedback and professional development.
• Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment for all children.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team management

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Nursery Room Leader!

Are you ready to lead with passion, inspire young minds, and make a lasting difference in children’s lives? At Dover, we’re looking for an enthusiastic Nursery Room Leader to guide and support our team in providing outstanding care and education. In this rewarding leadership role, you’ll have the opportunity to mentor, nurture, and create a positive impact for children, families, and your colleagues.

To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you:

• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.


• Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week), plus your birthday off!


• Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses


• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.


• Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.


• Volunteer Day:1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Pay:£27,565 per Annum(38 hours per week) / £13.95 per hour
Working Hours:38 hours over 5 days - Monday to Friday
Location:Choochoos Day Nursery Dover,Crabble Road,Dover,Kent,CT17 0QD

About our Nursery

Located in River, in the outskirts of Dover off the A256, we are surrounded by beautiful countryside, inspiring our free-flow indoor to outdoor environment have two open-plan ground floor rooms with plenty of space. Our garden has a large area to explore too. We use the natural environment to enhance our children’s experiences of the natural world whether it is letting off steam in the grassed area or riding bikes and using balance beams in the flat rubber tarmac area. Free parking is available for our team too.

What being a Nursery Room Leader involves

As a Nursery Room Leader, you will work alongside the Nursery Manager to lead and inspire your team while delivering exceptional care and education. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and mentoring the team to provide high-quality early years education with passion and energy.


• Supporting the Nursery Manager to ensure smooth nursery operations and consistent quality.


• Acting as a role model by promoting initiative, creativity, and high standards of care.


• Building strong relationships with families, colleagues, and external agencies to support the best outcomes for children.


• Overseeing the team’s implementation of the EYFS framework, ensuring engaging learning opportunities.


• Taking charge of nursery operations in the Nursery Manager’s absence.


• Encouraging continuous improvement through feedback and supporting professional development.


• Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that meets each child’s needs.

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.

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