Nursery Room Manager

Little Elms Daycare Nursery & Pre-Schools; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 30 260 - 31 200; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Welcome bonus

Excellent pay

Annual leave increments

Free hot daily lunch

Employee assistance programme

Childcare discount

Support for higher qualifications

Internal promotions

Free uniform

Starter goody bag

Résumé du poste

Little Elms Daycare Nurseries in Sydenham is seeking a skilled Nursery Room Manager. You will oversee the room, ensure high-quality care, and lead staff to support children’s development in line with EYFS.

The role involves DBS clearance, safeguarding training, and evidence of right to work in the UK. Competitive pay (£30,160–£31,200 per year) and a £1,000 welcome bonus are offered, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 year+ experience as Nursery Room Leader or equivalent
• Level 3 or higher in Early Years childcare
• Excellent knowledge of EYFS and SEND
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to use own initiative
• Passion for children in day‑to‑day interaction

Responsabilités

• Lead day‑to‑day room operations to ensure high standards of care
• Support safeguarding and DBS checks and compliance
• Collaborate with senior staff to implement activities and learning plans

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Own initiative

Passion for children

Verbal communication

Formation

Level 3+ Early Years qualification

Outils

EYFS knowledge

Description du poste

Location: Little Elms Daycare Nursery Sydenham

Department: Little Elms Sydenham

Compensation: £30,160 – £31,200 per year

Welcome Bonus: £1,000 (paid in two instalments of £500 each, subject to normal tax and NI deductions)

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Nursery Room Manager to be based in our Sydenham Nursery. The nursery offers state‑of‑the‑art facilities, with bright indoor rooms and spacious outdoor areas.

Benefits

• £1000 Welcome Bonus (see details above)
• Excellent rates of pay
• Service recognition awards – extra day of annual leave for each year worked
• Free, hot daily lunch prepared by skilled nursery chefs each day you work
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (provided by BUPA)
• Generous childcare discount
• Support to gain higher qualifications
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Free Uniform
• New starter goody bag

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s experience in a Nursery Room Leader role or equivalent
• Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years childcare
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and statutory framework, and SEND
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to use your own initiative
• Passion for children shown in day‑to‑day interaction

Key Considerations:

• This position requires an Enhanced DBS Certificate and satisfactory employment references.
• Successful candidates must undertake online safeguarding training and be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check from the DBS.
• Little Elms Daycare Nurseries are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
• Little Elms Daycare Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.