Nursery Room Leader - £500 Welcome Perk

The Old Station Nursery Group; Escrick; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare

Staff discount

Generous holiday

Training access

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing tools

Long-service awards

Volunteer day

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Elvington is seeking a Nursery Room Leader to guide a dedicated team and deliver high-quality early years education.

You will mentor staff, support the Nursery Manager, and oversee EYFS implementation, with two shift patterns and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the team to deliver high-quality early years education with passion.
• Support the Nursery Manager to ensure smooth operations and consistent quality.
• Act as a role model, promoting initiative, creativity and high standards of care.
• Build strong relationships with families and external agencies to support children's outcomes.
• Oversee EYFS implementation and engage children with meaningful learning.
• Cover nursery operations in the Nursery Manager's absence.
• Encourage professional development through feedback and training.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive environment meeting each child's needs.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Childcare knowledge

EYFS understanding

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or 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?

We’re looking for 2 enthusiastic Nursery Room Leaders 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.

Qualifications: You must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and a 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 and Hours

Pay: £13.95 per hour.

Working Hours: Two roles – 46.25 hours over 5 days (8:00 am – 6:15 pm) or 38 hours over 4 days with an allocated day off each week (9.5 hours a day).

Location

Little Green Rascals Children’s Day Nursery Elvington, Dunnington Lodge, York Maze, Elvington Lane, Elvington, North Yorkshire, YO19 5LT

About Our Nursery

At Little Green Rascals Elvington, we are pioneers of the Organic Day Nursery concept, dedicated to nurturing children naturally. Surrounded by roaming animals and Winn Wood at our doorstep, we create a comforting, home‑like environment. Outside, our landscaped gardens provide daily access for our Rascals to ride bicycles and scooters, engage in mud kitchen play, explore willow tunnels, experiment with giant musical instruments, climb wooden play structures, and jump into puddles of all sizes. We’re based between the village of Elvington and York, on the grounds of York Maze.

What the Nursery Room Leader Does

• Lead and mentor the team to provide high‑quality early years education with passion and energy.
• Support the Nursery Manager to ensure smooth nursery operations and consistent quality.
• Act as a role model, promoting initiative, creativity, and high standards of care.
• Build strong relationships with families, colleagues, and external agencies to support the best outcomes for children.
• Oversee the team’s implementation of the EYFS framework, ensuring engaging learning opportunities.
• Take charge of nursery operations in the Nursery Manager’s absence.
• Encourage continuous improvement through feedback and support professional development.
• Maintain 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.