Nursery Room Leader

Family First Nurseries; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Weybridge is seeking a Room Leader to join its team. The role requires a Level 3 Childcare qualification and experience in Early Years. Responsibilities include creating learning environments, supporting children's development, and ensuring safety and wellbeing. The position offers a competitive salary, a welcome bonus, and additional benefits such as childcare discounts and career development opportunities.

Benefits

£750 Welcome Bonus

£400 Qualification Bonus

24 days holiday

75% Childcare Discount

Wellbeing Support

Career Development

Refer a Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• Essential Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• At least 1 year experience in Early Years.
• Strong understanding of EYFS framework.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, age-appropriate learning environments.
• Support children’s development and wellbeing.
• Maintain high-quality learning journals via EyLog.
• Lead staff training and development.

Skills

Fluent English

Knowledge of EYFS framework

Experience in Early Years

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Join Our Passionate Team at The Cherrylands Day Nursery – Where Every Day is an Adventure in Learning!

Are you a nurturing and enthusiastic childcare professional ready to make a real difference in little lives? We’re on the lookout for a dedicated Room Leader to become part of our warm and welcoming team at Cherrylands Day Nursery. The Nursery is in the picturesque grounds of Weybridge, just near Brooklands Business Park. With excellent public transport links and a spacious car park, our nursery offers a convenient and accessible location for commuters.

Salary £29,120 per annum - 40 hours all year round

Why Join Us?

• £750 Welcome Bonus: A warm start to your journey with us*
• £400 Qualification Bonus – for Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!*
• Extra Time Off – 24 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off – all paid!
• 75% Childcare Discount – because we care for your little ones too
• Wellbeing Support – confidential helpline for life’s ups and downs
• Career Development – personalised training and growth opportunities
• Refer a Friend Bonus – earn up to £750!*

*Terms apply. Some benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

Room Leader Responsibilities

• Create engaging, age-appropriate learning environments and experiences.
• Support children’s physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development.
• Help staff maintain high-quality learning journals via EyLog.
• Lead by example with fairness and consistency.
• Strengthen the key person approach and identify staff training needs.
• Keep accurate records using EyMan and other systems.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and visitors.
• Comply with EYFS statutory requirements.

Requirements

• Level 3 Childcare qualification (Essential).
• 1+ year experience in Early Years (Essential).
• 6+ months in a senior role (Desirable).
• Good knowledge of Ofsted standards (Desirable).
• Strong understanding of EYFS framework (Essential).
• Fluent English (Essential).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Cherrylands Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

Vacancy Reference: KT13 0GP