Nursery Room Leader-£750 Welcome Perk

The Old Station Nursery Group; Down Hatherley; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Free childcare

Holiday entitlement

Training access

Volunteer day

Perkbox discounts

Blue Light Card

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Group in Gloucestershire is seeking a Nursery Room Leader to guide your room, deliver high-quality EYFS, and support your team and families.

You’ll lead daily care and learning, mentor staff, maintain safeguarding standards, and work with management to run the nursery smoothly. A Level 3 EYFS qualification or QTS is essential, with a focus on creating a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the EYFS and how to put it into practice through play, care and meaningful interactions.
• Ability to guide colleagues, share knowledge, and lead by example.
• Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor your room team, setting clear expectations and modelling high-quality care and education.
• Guide the delivery of EYFS through engaging, play-based experiences.
• Oversee observations, planning and records to track progress and next steps.
• Create a safe, inclusive environment with caring routines tailored to each child.
• Build trusting relationships with families and external professionals to support development.
• Organise daily room responsibilities and assist nursery management.
• Maintain safeguarding, hygiene and wellbeing as core priorities.
• Provide constructive feedback and support ongoing staff development.
• Take delegated leadership duties during management absences.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Leadership & mentoring

Team collaboration

Observation & planning

Safeguarding

Communication

Education

Level 3 EYFS or QTS

Job description

Join Our Team as a Nursery Room Leader

Lead a room full of possibility -for children and your team

At The Old Station Nursery, we believe everyone is still growing — little humans and big humans alike. As a Nursery Room Leader at Mottershead Drive, you’ll guide your team to create a welcoming space where children feel secure, curiosity is encouraged, and everyone has a part to play.

You’ll stay close to the everyday care and learning that makes Early Years special, while supporting colleagues to develop their skills and growing your own confidence as a leader.

Why Join Our Team?

We take care of the people who care for our children and families. Here’s what that means for you:

• Warm Welcome:£750 welcome bonus

• Childcare support: Free childcare for your first month, followed by a 52% discount based on your working hours.

• Time to recharge: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus your birthday off and an extra day after 3 years of service.

• Space to grow: Access to The National College, with a library of courses and training to develop your practice and leadership.

• Connection to your community: One paid day each year to volunteer and support a cause that matters to you.

• Everyday support: With access to Perkbox, enjoy discounts on shopping, meals out, and everyday essentials, alongside wellbeing tools and online medical services. You’ll also be eligible for a Blue Light Card, helping your money go further with even more discounts.

• Recognition along the way: We celebrate the care and commitment you bring, with Employee of the Month recognition, long-service awards to mark your milestones, and referral bonuses for introducing friends or family to our team.

Pay: £28197per annumbased on experience.

Hours: 38 hours a week working 4 longer days with a day off.

Location

The Old Station Nursery Mottershead Drive
54-56 Mottershead Drive
Innsworth
Gloucestershire
GL3 1EH

Where You'll Be Working

The Old Station Nursery Mottershead is dedicated to creating a warm and inviting environment where children aged 0-4 start their early years education. Our outdoor learning area consists of three separated spaces that provide a mixture of surfaces, play equipment, resources and activities for all children to explore, including our very own 'Buggingham Palace'. The Old Station Nursery, located at the end of Mottershead Drive near Innsworth Primary School, with plenty of on-street parking.

What You'll Be Doing

Working alongside the Nursery Management Team, you’ll lead the day-to-day running of your room, bringing together thoughtful care, purposeful play, and a team that supports one another.

One moment you might be helping a colleague extend children’s learning through an activity. The next, you could be welcoming a new family or adapting a routine to help a child feel more settled.

Your role will include:

• Leading and mentoring your room team, setting clear expectations and modelling high-quality care and education

• Guiding the delivery of the EYFS through engaging, play-based experiences shaped around children’s interests and developmental needs

• Overseeing observations, planning, and records so your team understands each child’s progress and next steps

• Creating a safe, inclusive environment with caring routines that reflect each child’s individual needs

• Building trusting relationships with families and working with colleagues and external professionals to support children’s development

• Organising daily responsibilities within your room and supporting the management team with the nursery’s wider running

• Keeping safeguarding, hygiene, safety, and children’s wellbeing at the heart of your team’s practice

• Sharing constructive feedback, welcoming ideas, and supporting colleagues’ ongoing development

• Taking on delegated leadership responsibilities, including supporting nursery operations during management absences as agreed

Our values are simple: Own it. Be human. Make it happen. As a Room Leader, that means taking responsibility for your room, listening to your team, and working together to turn ideas into positive experiences for children.

What We’re Looking For

You must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to be considered for this role.

You’ll also bring:

• A strong understanding of the EYFS and how to put it into practice through play, care, and meaningful interactions

• The confidence to guide colleagues, share your knowledge, and lead by example

• A caring, observant approach that recognises each child’s strengths, interests, and needs

• Good organisation and clear communication to help your room run smoothly

• A commitment to safeguarding and maintaining high standards of care

• Openness to feedback and a willingness to keep learning alongside your team

We’re looking for someone who notices when others need encouragement, makes space for different ideas, and takes pride in helping both children and colleagues grow.

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

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, verification of your right to work in the UK, and any essential qualifications. If successful, our Onboarding Team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to support fairness and accessibility for all candidates. This role involves regulated activity with children.

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