Nursery Room Leader - £500 Welcome Perk

The Old Station Nursery Group; Dunnington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare (first month)

52% discount on childcare

31 days holiday

The National College training

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing services

Online medical services

Refer a friend bonus

Long-service awards

Volunteer day

£500 Welcome Perk

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery is seeking a BabyRoom Leader at Little Green Rascals Elvington to guide a dedicated team and deliver high‑quality early years care and education for babies. You will mentor staff, support the Nursery Manager, and foster a proactive learning environment.

You must hold Level 3 Early Years qualifications or QTS and have baby experience. The role offers 38 hours over 4 days at £13.95/hour, with various staff perks and a strong safeguarding ethos.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS.
• Experience working with babies.
• DBS check and right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the team to provide high‑quality early years education.
• Support the Nursery Manager to ensure smooth nursery operations.
• Promote initiative, creativity and high standards of care.
• Build strong relationships with families, colleagues and external agencies.
• Oversee EYFS implementation and ensure engaging learning opportunities for babies.
• Take charge in the Nursery Manager's absence.
• Encourage continuous professional development and safeguarding.

Skills

Leadership

Experience with babies

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Join Our Team as a BabyRoom Leader!

Are you ready to lead with passion, inspire young minds, and make a lasting difference in children’s lives? At Elvington Lane, we’re looking for anenthusiastic BabyRoom 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) and have experience working with babies.

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: £13.95 per hour
Working Hours:38 hours over 4 days with an allocated day off each week. 9.5 hours a day.

Location:Little Green Rascals Children's Day Nursery Elvington, Dunnington Lodge, York Maze,Elvington Lane,Elvington,North Yorkshire,YO19 5LT

About our Nursery

At Little Green Rascals Elvington, we are pioneers of the Organic Day Nursery concept, which is dedicated to nurturing children naturally. Surrounded by roaming animals and Winn Wood at our doorstep, we create a comforting, home-like environment. Outside, our landscaped gardens provide daily access for our Rascals to ride bicycles and scooters, engage in mud kitchen play, explore willow tunnels, experiment with giant musical instruments, climb wooden play structures, and jump into puddles of all sizes! We’re based between the village of Elvington and York, on the grounds of York Maze.

What being a Nursery Room Leader involves

• 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.

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