Nursery Room Leader - £500 Welcome Perk

The Old Station Nursery Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare

Discounts for staff

Holiday entitlement

Training opportunities

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing support

Referral bonuses

Volunteer day

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery in Barnt Green is seeking a Nursery Room Leader to guide and support our team in delivering outstanding care and early years education. You will lead, mentor and model best practice, oversee EYFS delivery, and step in for the Nursery Manager when needed, ensuring a warm, safe, and stimulating environment.

A Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS is required. The role is 38 hours per week over four longer days (Thursdays off), based at 42 Sandhills Road, Barnt Green,

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS.
• Experience leading a nursery or early years team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and high-quality learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the team to deliver high-quality early years education.
• Support the Nursery Manager to ensure smooth operations.
• Promote initiative, creativity and high standards of care.
• Build relationships with families and external agencies.
• Oversee EYFS implementation.
• Cover the Nursery Manager in their absence.
• Drive continuous improvement through feedback and development.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

EYFS knowledge

Team coordination

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Nursery Room Leader!

Are you ready to lead with passion, inspire young minds, and make a lasting difference in children’s lives? At Barnt Green, we’re looking for an enthusiastic Nursery Room Leader to 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)

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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:

• 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.
• £500 Welcome Perk

Pay:£27,664 - £27,664 per Annum, based on experience (40 hours per week).
Working Hours:38 hours per week working over 4 longer days with Thursdays off -7.30-6 daily
Location:42 Sandhills Road,Barnt Green,Birmingham,West Midlands,B45 8NR

About our Nursery

Nestled in a converted house, Barnt Green nursery offers a cosy, home-like atmosphere. With five rooms light and spacious rooms and access to three outdoor spaces, children have ample room to learn and develop. Our intimate size sets us apart and created our unique ethos. Each member of our nursery team knows every child and family by name, creating a warm, welcoming environment akin to a second family. Barnt Green is conveniently located just 30 minutes from Birmingham city centre and a short 5-minute walk from Barnt Green train station. There is ample parking across the road for your convenience.

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.