Nursery Room Leader - £1000 Welcome Perk

The Old Station Nursery Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome Bonus: £1000

Free childcare for the first month

52% discount on childcare

31 days holiday incl bank holidays + b

Career Development: The National Coll

Perkbox discounts & wellbeing

Volunteer day: 1 paid day off per year

Long-service awards

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Maidstone is seeking a Nursery Room Leader to guide and support our team in delivering outstanding care and education in either the Baby or Toddler rooms.

You will mentor staff, oversee EYFS implementation, and act as a role model while fostering strong relationships with families; DBS checks and right to work are part of the process.

Candidates must have Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS with nursery experience; hours are full-time across 38–40 per week.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS with nursery experience.
• Experience leading a team in a nursery setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring the team to provide high-quality early years education with passion and energy.
• Supporting the Nursery Manager to ensure smooth nursery operations and consistent quality.
• Acting as a role model by promoting initiative, creativity, and high standards of care.
• Building strong relationships with families, colleagues, and external agencies to support the best outcomes for children.
• Overseeing the team’s implementation of the EYFS framework, ensuring engaging learning opportunities.
• Taking charge of nursery operations in the Nursery Manager’s absence.
• Encouraging continuous improvement through feedback and supporting professional development.
• Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that meets each child’s needs.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team collaboration

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Nursery Room Leader! This position can be based in either our Baby or Toddler rooms.

Are you ready to lead with passion, inspire young minds, and make a lasting difference in children’s lives? At Maidstone, we’re looking for an enthusiastic Nursery Room Leaderto guide and support our team in providing outstanding care and education. In this rewarding leadership role, you’ll have the opportunity to mentor, nurture, and create a positive impact for children, families, and your colleagues.

To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with previous Nursery experience.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you:

• Welcome Bonus: £1000
• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week), plus your birthday off!
• Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses
• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
• Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
• Volunteer Day:1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Pay: £13.95 per hour/£29,016 per Annum (40 hours per week)
Working Hours: Full time 38 or 40 hours per week -shifts across monday to friday over 4x full days, or 5x days (3x full, 2x half days) within opening hours of 7.30-6.30
Location: Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone,Priory Road,Maidstone,Kent,ME15 6NL

About our Nursery

Set in the heart of Maidstone, Kent, our beautiful period nursery building is home to more than 80 children each day. With three outdoor spaces and five rooms, we’re a popular and loved nursery for local Kent families. Inside our nursery, every corner is designed to inspire curiosity and foster growth. Bright and spacious interiors welcome children into a world of learning and play, filled with vibrant colours and cosy corners that encourage exploration and creativity. Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone is located is the town centre with great public transport links. The setting is located just off the A249 on Priory Road. Parking is available in the car park on Mill Street.

What being a Nursery Room Leader involves

As a Nursery Room Leader, you will work alongside the Nursery Manager to lead and inspire your team while delivering exceptional care and education. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and mentoring the team to provide high-quality early years education with passion and energy.
• Supporting the Nursery Manager to ensure smooth nursery operations and consistent quality.
• Acting as a role model by promoting initiative, creativity, and high standards of care.
• Building strong relationships with families, colleagues, and external agencies to support the best outcomes for children.
• Overseeing the team’s implementation of the EYFS framework, ensuring engaging learning opportunities.
• Taking charge of nursery operations in the Nursery Manager’s absence.
• Encouraging continuous improvement through feedback and supporting professional development.
• Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that meets each child’s needs.

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.