Nursery Room Manager - Weir Link Nursery and Pre-School - Full Time

London Early Years Foundation LEYF; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery organization in Hounslow seeks a Nursery Room Manager to oversee a team, engaging in the development and learning of children. The role offers a supportive environment with generous benefits including discounts on childcare, a robust pension plan, and ample days off. Candidates must have a Level 3 childcare qualification, capability to lead a team while safeguarding children, and a positive approach to education. Join a community-focused team that values both children and staff.

Benefits

Generous pension at 7%

70% discount on childcare fees

Up to 35 days off a year

Sector-leading parental leave

Wellbeing app access

Annual conference

Qualifications

• The right to work in the UK.
• Experience in managing a team in Early Years education.
• Ability to engage with children and families effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to create and plan daily activities for children.
• Work closely with parents and the management team.
• Ensure the safety and safeguarding of all children.

Skills

Ability to lead a team

Strong relationship-building

Positive attitude

Adaptability

Child safeguarding skills

Education

Level 3 or above childcare qualification

Job description

Nursery Room Manager - Full Time - Lambeth, SW12 - £32,838 per year + 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

We're the London Early Years Foundation, or LEYF Nurseries for short; a family of 43 nurseries. Our people love working for us because we focus on the child and their family, and give them the best start in life.

LEYF is known for quality teachers - we give you strong in-house training and access to promotion. Our nurseries feel independent and community focused, and teams take care of each other. You join a family of nurseries with a great support network.

What's in it for you?

"The best thing about working for LEYF is I really believe in what they do." - Pethro, Deputy Manager

• 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 Wellbeingapp, shopping discounts, annual conference and money for team celebrations

A bit about the role

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

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.

You will need :

• 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

"My nursery is like a family." ‒ O’Shana, Room Manager

Weir Link Nursery and Pre‑School is based in The Weir Link community centre, not far from Clapham South tube. Its bright, open plan setting with separate areas for different age groups and a large.

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