Nursery Room Leader

Tops Day Nurseries; Warminster; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Warminster is seeking a Nursery Room Leader who will oversee the education and social development of children. The ideal candidate will have an Early Years qualification and experience in managing a childcare team. Responsibilities include providing a safe learning environment, planning activities, and mentoring staff. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Scheme

Childcare Discount

Flexible Working Options

Free meals

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in an early years setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the team of childcare workers and educators.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to staff.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate learning activities.
• Create stimulating environments that encourage children’s curiosity.
• Ensure individual learning plans are developed for each child.

Skills

Strong leadership

Organizational skills

Good communication skills

Education

Early Years qualification (Level 3 or higher)

Job description

Nursery Room Leader

Location: Tops Warminster, Wiltshire

Pay rate: Up to £14.08 per hour

Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week / Full time

Why You\'ll Love Working with Us

At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here are some of the fantastic benefits you\'ll enjoy as part of our family:

• Annual Bonus Scheme: As an Employee-Owned Company, you\'ll share in our success. Each May, you\'ll have the opportunity to receive a bonus from our profit shares.
• Childcare Discount: Enjoy up to 60% off childcare within Tops Day Nurseries, making it easier for you to balance work and family life.
• Flexible Working Options: Make the Most of Your Time Off with Compressed Hours. By working compressed hours, you could gain up to 48 extra days off per year. Alternatively, if you work nine days over a two-week period, you\'ll receive up to 24 additional days off annually. And that\'s in addition to your standard holiday allowance!
• Proud to be a World\'s Happiest Workplace: Tops Day Nurseries has been officially certified as a World\'s Happiest Workplace for 2025, recognising our commitment to employee well-being, career growth, and a positive workplace culture.
• Holiday Allowance: 30 days total including birthday and Wellbeing Day
• Free meals: Free breakfast for colleagues each day.
• Employee Recognition: Access to Blue Light Card discounts and our recognition platform Each Person.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: NHS Prescription Charges, Optical Care, and Dental Treatment.
• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement.
• Travel and Parking Season Ticket loan: Borrow up to £500 interest-free.

About the Role

Our Room Leader looks after the educational and social development of babies and young children up to the age of five. Their primary duties include providing children with a safe environment to learn, helping them to develop basic social and behavioural skills and engaging them in age-appropriate play activities.

About the Nursery

Tops Warminster Nursery is a 40 place Day Nursery & Pre-School situated in Warminster, Wiltshire. The nursery runs several extracurricular activities including cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, and much more!

What does the role involve?

• Manage and support the team of childcare workers and educators in the room.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to staff, ensuring a smooth workflow.
• Mentor and train staff to ensure high standards of care and education are maintained.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate learning activities that support the developmental needs of the children.
• Organize a daily routine that balances learning, play, and rest.
• Create stimulating environments with engaging activities that encourage children\'s curiosity and development.
• Ensure individual learning plans are developed to meet the needs of each child.
• Ensure the room is always well-organized and that all resources are available and used effectively.
• Set up activities and create displays that reflect the children\'s work and progress.

What are we looking for?

• Early Years qualification (Level 3 or higher) in childcare.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Experience working in an early years setting.
• Good communication skills, both with children and adults.

Why Tops Day Nurseries?

We are a leading early education and childcare provider in South England, established in 1990. We promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility by educating today\'s children to influence future generations. We value respect, open communication, and teamwork, fostering a positive, purpose-driven work environment.

As an Employee-Owned Company, our colleagues are co-owners, benefiting from the company\'s growth through annual profit-sharing bonuses. We\'re also proud to rank 9th in the 2024 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK, offering career development from Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeships to Nursery Manager or Early Years Teacher.

Exciting? We think so! Your journey starts here, so take the first step to become part of Tops Team by clicking apply!

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS which is on the update service. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children\'s Barred List.