Nursery Room Leader

Tinies UK Ltd; Gerrards Cross; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider is seeking a Nursery Room Leader for their new facility in Gerrards Cross. This full-time role includes managing the room, ensuring child safety, and communicating with parents. The ideal candidate will have experience working with young children and a minimum Level 3 childcare qualification. The role offers a competitive salary and various perks including performance bonuses and access to professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Access to pay as you earn

Performance-related bonus

Company Pension

Learning & Development Opportunities

Generous childcare discount

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Free access to 24/7 Online GP

Company events

Health & wellbeing programme

Referral programme

£300 - 'Refer a friend' BONUS

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 0-5 years is essential.
• Must hold a minimum Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Ability to create engaging activity plans aligned with EYFS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the nursery room.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding children's progress.
• Promote positive relationships with staff and parents.

Skills

Experience working with children birth to 5 years

Ability to develop and deliver engaging activity plans according to EYFS

Communication with children and parents

Basic IT skills

Teamwork

Education

Minimum Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

We are looking for qualified Nursery Room Leader at our BRAND NEW Nursery in Gerrards Cross. It is a privilege to have a lifelong impact on the lives of children in our care and we are looking for the very best individuals to join our mission. We follow EYFS guidelines, we are Ofsted registered, and children’s safety is paramount to everything we do. Your voice matters in how you engage, interact and support learning, and you would be empowered to lead in your own way within the team. Become part of the My Ohana family today.

Role – Nursery Room Leader

Hours – Full time - 40 hours (Monday to Friday)

Salary – from £29,000.00

What is in it for you as a Nursery Room Leader

• Competitive Salary
• Access your Pay as you earn it
• Performance related bonus
• Company Pension
• Learning & Development Opportunities supporting both personal and professional growth
• Generous childcare discount
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free access to 24/7 Online GP and 24/7 Video Vet
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• £300 - "Refer a friend" BONUS

Your role as a Nursery Room Leader will include

• To be responsible for the day-to-day management of their own room encouraging good practice and being a good role model.
• To ensure regular communication and interaction with parents to update them on their child’s progress.
• Promote positive working relationships with the parents and staff within your room.
• Supervise children at play indoor and outdoor, and at meal times to ensure safety.
• Supervise your team to ensure that children’s work is displayed effectively.
• Ensure that any food served is monitored and we conform to Food Safety regulations.
• Take responsibility and support the staff in your room in planning appropriate activities for the children, following the EYFS framework.
• To take charge of own key worker group and inform parents and other staff of any other relevant information.
• Maintain children’s records inclusive of observations and their next steps. Be responsible for creating an attractive and stimulating environment.
• In the absence of the nursery manager/deputy nursery Manager, assist with the overall running of the nursery and supervision of the team.

What you will be asked to do as a Nursery Room Leader

• Provide the BEST nursery experience for all children with safety and their wellbeing at the centre of focus
• Adhere to all the rules, regulations, procedures and principles within a nursery setting
• Drive a fun, action-packed day of activities, following the EYFS framework
• Communicate and engage with parents
• Provide an enhanced and positive mealtime experience
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment

Requirements

• Have experience working with children birth to 5 years
• Must hold a minimum L3 childcare qualification
• Ability to develop and deliver an engaging activity plan in accordance to the EYFS
• Ability to communicate with children and parents
• Work well within a team
• Basic IT skills

All applicants will need to show they have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Successful candidates are subject to successfully completing a DBS check and reference check.