Nursery Room Leader

LJ Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

LJ Recruitment are seeking a Nursery Team Lead for maternity cover in a beautiful countryside setting on the Suffolk/Essex border. The role is 38 hours per week across four days, with a 8am-6pm pattern and a flexible day off.

You will lead a small nursery team and provide high-quality childcare within a supportive environment. Ideal candidates hold Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare, have at least one year of experience, and are ready to take a lead role while modelling safeguarding, development

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare.
• Minimum 1 year’s experience in an early years setting.
• Proven leadership and team supervision ability.
• Excellent communication and safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the nursery team on a day-to-day basis.
• Provide high-quality care and education for children.
• Create a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment.
• Support staff with planning, observations and child development.
• Act as a positive role model for the wider nursery team.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and nursery policies.
• Help maintain high standards of care and organisation.
• Support the Nursery Manager with the smooth running of the setting.
• Encourage a positive, supportive and inclusive team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare

Job description

Nursery Team Lead - Maternity Cover

Location: Beautiful countryside setting on the Suffolk/Essex border
Salary: 14.00 per hour
Hours: 38 hours per week 4 days per week
Working Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm, with a 30-minute lunch break
Contract: Maternity Cover
Day Off: Flexible

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate, experienced and enthusiastic Nursery Team Lead to join our friendly childcare team in a beautiful heart-of-the-countryside setting on the Suffolk/Essex border.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Level 3 practitioner who is ready to take the next step in their career and play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the nursery.

As Team Lead, you will help create a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive, while supporting and guiding the wider nursery team.

This position is offered on a maternity cover contract, working 38 hours per week across 4 days, with flexibility around your regular day off.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the nursery team on a day-to-day basis.
• Provide high-quality care and education for children, ensuring their individual needs are met.
• Create a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for children to learn and develop.
• Support staff with planning, observations and children's development.
• Act as a positive role model for the wider nursery team.
• Build strong, professional relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and nursery policies are consistently followed.
• Help maintain high standards of care, cleanliness and organisation.
• Support the Nursery Manager with the smooth running of the setting.
• Encourage a positive, supportive and inclusive team culture.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare.
• Has a minimum of 1 years' experience working within an early years setting.
• Is confident working as part of a team and taking a lead when required.
• Has a genuine passion for working with young children.
• Is caring, reliable, organised and approachable.
• Has excellent communication skills.
• Can build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and providing high-quality early years care.
• Is enthusiastic about developing both themselves and those around them.

What We Offer

• 14.00 per hour
• 38 hours per week
• 4-day working week
• Flexible day off
• 8am-6pm working pattern with a 30-minute lunch
• A beautiful countryside location on the Suffolk/Essex border
• A friendly and supportive nursery team
• The opportunity to take on a leadership role within a nurturing early years environment
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children's early development

If you're an experienced Level 3 practitioner looking for your next opportunity and would love to work in a beautiful countryside setting, we'd love to hear from you.