Nursery Room Leader- Meadow Nursery

MIChild Group; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join MIChild Group as a Nursery Room Leader in Blackpool, where your passion for early years education will be celebrated. This role offers competitive salary, ongoing training opportunities, and a supportive team environment. Contribute to nurturing children's potential and making a meaningful impact in their development.

Benefits

50% childcare discount

10% referral discount

Mental Health First Aiders

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Annual Employee awards ceremony

Free meals

Qualifications

• Hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Demonstrate a robust safeguarding knowledge and awareness.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS and experience of working with children.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a nursery room, ensuring quality care for children.
• Engage and nurture children's learning and development.
• Implement EYFS standards in practice.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Location: The Bungalow, Old Meadows Lane off Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9HH
Position: Nursey Room Leader
Employer: MiChild Group

"Small Steps. Giant Leaps."

Who Are We?
At MiChild, we are dedicated to being a leading provider of early years education, where passionate and highly trained professionals nurture every child’s full potential. Our ethos is rooted in compassion, excellence, and ambition—values that inspire everything we do.

Why Join MiChild?
• We are passionate about Early Years. We deeply respect and value our early years professionals for the remarkable work they do every day. This is more than a job—it’s a meaningful career that shapes the future.

• We strive for Outstanding. Our goal is to deliver excellence daily—not just on inspection days. We invest in our teams, training, environments, and resources to empower our practitioners and deliver exceptional outcomes.

• We are a family. Our team is made up of dedicated, talented, and caring individuals who share a common purpose. Together, we support each other and celebrate our collective successes.

• We grow talent. We provide ongoing professional development through accredited training, access to online learning platforms, and clear career progression pathways. We recognise potential and actively nurture it.

• We are proud to be recognised. Since our launch in 2019, we have been ranked among the UK’s Top 20 Large Nursery Groups for four consecutive years—an achievement driven by parent reviews and sector-wide recognition.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our team at our Meadow Nursery in Blackpool

If you are highly motivated, flexible, experienced in working in Early Years and you have a genuine interest in working with children, then this is the role for you.

What We Offer:
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• 50% childcare discount (from day one) and 10% referral discount for friends and families
• Mental Health First Aiders, and Wellbeing Champions
• Extensive training and CPD opportunities: e-learning, apprenticeships, F2F training
• Enhanced holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service
• Annual Employee awards ceremony for all staff
• Free meals – Breakfast & Lunch.

What We’re Looking For:
• Hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (UK recognised)*
• Demonstrates a robust safeguarding knowledge and awareness
• Has a detailed understanding of the requirements set by Ofsted
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children and families
• Previous room Leader experience working in a nursery environment (Desirable)

*If you're not yet Level 3 qualified, we may have alternative roles to support your development. Visit our Careers Page to explore current opportunities. MiChild | Careers

Safeguarding & Compliance
MiChild is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to:
• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory employment references
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK (MiChild is currently unable to offer VISA sponsorship)
• Verification of relevant qualifications

Equality & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all our children and staff—regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Ready to Make a Difference?
Be part of a supportive, award-winning nursery group where your passion and professionalism are recognised, developed, and celebrated.

Apply Now and help us shape the future—one small step at a time.