Nursery Room Manager- Leys Nursery and Pre-School

London Early Years Foundation; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable family of nurseries in London is looking for a Nursery Room Leader to manage a team, create engaging activities, and ensure children's development in a supportive environment. Candidates should have a Level 3 childcare qualification and the right to work in the UK. The position offers a competitive salary of £31,688 and benefits including generous holiday, training opportunities, and a discount on childcare fees.

Benefits

Generous pension at 7%

70% discount on childcare fees

Up to 35 days off including bank holidays

Sector-leading parental leave

Access to Headspace app

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Ability to lead a ratio-bound team.
• Positive, adaptable, and friendly demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to create and plan daily activities for children.
• Build relationships with management and parents.
• Ensure children's safety and well-being.

Skills

Child development

Team leadership

Relationship building

Safeguarding

Creativity

Education

Level 3 or above childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

Nursery Room Leader - Full Time - Dagenham, RM10 - £31,688 + amazing benefits

We put people before profit: work for a family of nurseries with heart

"LEYF gave me the confidence and the teaching to go further in my job." - Victoria, Room Leader

What’s in it for you?

• Lots of training, promotions and a good salary for the sector
• Generous pension at 7% from us (1% from you)
• 70% discount on childcare fees
• Up to 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday (pro-rated for part-time hours)
• Sector-leading parental leave
• Many other benefits that take care of you, including access to the Headspace app, shopping discounts, annual conference and money for team celebrations

The role

"We work as a team. We work as a family." - Zainab, Room Leader

We know you work in Early Years because you love helping children develop and learn. You are warm and keen to give children the best education to succeed in life.

You'll manage a team in your room to create and plan daily activities to engage and teach the children. You'll also work closely with the management team and parents building great relationships and practice.

Every nursery shares LEYF's unique teaching model. But you will have the freedom to be creative to suit how the children learn best. Whether you hop on a train to the Science Museum, take a bus to make friends at a nearby LEYF nursery, or bake with your nursery chef, it's always about the children in our nurseries.

Requirements

• The right to work in the UK
• Level 3 or above childcare qualification
• The ability to lead a ratio-bound team and build strong relationships
• An ability to safeguard and protect children
• To be positive, adaptable and friendly

About the nursery

Rated Good by Ofsted, eys Nursery and Pre-School provides Early Years education and childcare to children from birth to 5 years old. You can find us in Dagenham, not far from Dagenham East underground station and close to The Leys park. We're a bright, modern nursery, with rooms for different age groups and a surrounding garden for free-flow play.

Apply now

Contact us today, our friendly recruiters are waiting to hear from you.