Nursery Room Leader

Young Sussex Nurseries; Hove; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run nursery in Hove is seeking a Nursery Room Leader. The role involves delivering tailored learning opportunities and assisting in planning activities. Candidates must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification and have relevant experience. Competitive salary, benefits including a £500 joining bonus, and career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

£500 joining bonus

Career progression opportunities

In-house and external training

Long service bonuses

Flexible nursery care for children

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Nursery Room Leader.
• Excellent knowledge of Ofsted welfare requirements.
• Ability to create a stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning opportunities that meet children's needs.
• Assist the team to plan, prepare, and review activities.
• Implement policies and procedures set by the nursery.

Skills

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

Level 3 in Early Years Childcare

Job description

Nursery Room Leader for Pre‑School Room holding Level 3 in Early Years Childcare

Full‑time (between 37.5 to 41.25 hours per week - you let us know how many hours per week you would prefer, Monday to Friday)

We have a unique opportunity to welcome a new member of staff to our team as a Room Leader with proven experience in the role.

If you join us you will receive a £500 joining bonus*

Reasons we believe Young Sussex is a great place to be:

• Family‑run business with staff well‑being as a top priority
• Outstanding gradings in our most recent Ofsted Inspections
• Many long‑standing staff with over 130 years of experience at Young Sussex, within the Management team alone, enabling a secure and knowledgeable environment
• Competitive salary reviewed annually
• Career progression is encouraged with many opportunities for growth across our three nurseries
• In‑house and external training (including levels 3, 4, and 5 in childcare as well as paediatric first aid, child protection, and manual handling training)
• Birthday gift voucher
• Team building including summer outing + staff Christmas party
• Long service bonuses (£200 to £800 given every 2 years)
• Increased holiday based on length of service (up to 33 days)
• Flexible nursery care for your child including half price rates
• Refer a friend scheme (£200 paid for each friend employed)
• 360 degree feedback for reviews and appraisals

About Us:

Family‑run for over 30 years, Young Sussex Nurseries provide a stimulating and nurturing place for children to learn, develop and have fun. We recognise that happy, skilled staff are fundamental to excellent care and so we do all that we can to support, train, and retain our staff. Young Sussex provides a professional, caring, and friendly environment with lots of opportunities for personal growth.

Personal Qualities We Look For In Candidates:

• Organisational skills
• Effective communication, both verbal and written
• The ability to work independently
• Experience of working in a team
• Reliability
• You should be able to lead a team of Nursery Practitioners by creating a stimulating and exciting environment in your room and have excellent knowledge of the Ofsted welfare requirements and Early Years Foundation Stage principles and practice.

Duties:

The role will involve delivering learning opportunities that meet children's individual needs, in a safe and stimulating environment; assisting the team to plan, prepare and review activities; working in partnership with our parents, and implementing all the policies and procedures set out by the nursery (please request a full job description for more detailed information).

Safeguarding Statement:

Young Sussex is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children and people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

*Joining bonus subject to terms and conditions, please contact us for more information

(Salary will be pro‑rata depending on number of hours worked per week)

Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company pension
• Store discount

Application question(s):

Do you hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification?

Work Location: In person