Oaks Nursery, Room Supervisor, Level 3 Early Years Qualified

Kent Students' Union; Rottingdean; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A university-based childcare provider seeks a Level 3 Qualified Room Supervisor to join their Early Years team. The role offers flexible working hours and a salary of £24,699 per annum. Responsibilities include providing high-quality care and education, creating an inclusive environment, and planning children's learning. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification and experience in a nursery setting. Join a passionate team committed to nurturing children from birth to five years old.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

34 days annual leave

Excellent holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy nursery or similar setting.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS.
• Confident in using observations to support learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard care and education in line with the EYFS.
• Create a stimulating and inclusive environment.
• Plan and assess children's learning.

Skills

Early Years knowledge

Observation skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Proactivity

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

We’re looking for a Level 3 Qualified Room Supervisor to join our warm and experienced Early Years team at Oaks Nursery, based on the beautiful University of Kent campus. You’ll be part of a well‑established, supportive setting committed to providing outstanding care and inspiring learning opportunities for children from babies to pre‑schoolers.

Flexible working hours, excellent holidays, including 2 weeks at Christmas and New Year. Salary £24,699 p.a. Full time 35 hours per week, between the hours of 8 am‑6 pm, Monday to Friday. Working pattern is flexible and negotiable. 34 days annual leave including 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year!

If you are passionate about working with children from birth to five years, thrive in a nurturing and busy nursery environment, and would like to be part of a friendly, dedicated team making a real difference every day, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role:

• Provide a high standard of care and early education in line with the EYFS
• Create a stimulating and inclusive environment for all children
• Observe, plan and assess children’s learning using Development Matters (2023)
• Contribute to regular summative assessments and developmental reports
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues

About You:

• Hold a recognised and relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3)
• Have recent experience working in a busy nursery or similar setting
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of the EYFS and child development
• Be confident in using observations to support learning and development
• Be a proactive, caring, and enthusiastic team player

About Oaks Nursery:

Nestled in the delightful University of Kent campus on Parkwood Road, Oaks Nursery is a well‑established setting with an excellent reputation in childcare. We’re proud to be rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (October 2022) and care for up to 90 children daily. Our families include university staff, Kent Students' Union employees, students and the local community. You’ll be joining a passionate team of 30 dedicated professionals from nursery practitioners to support staff all working together to create a warm, nurturing environment for the children in our care.