RAFAKidz Abbey Wood Nursery Room Leader

RAFAKidz Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

RAFAKidz Limited is seeking a Room Leader to join their team in Leicester. The role involves creating a nurturing nursery environment, leading a team, and supporting staff development. They value a positive attitude and offer extensive training and benefits, including subsidised childcare.

Benefits

Subsidised childcare

Refer a Friend Bonus

Time off over the Christmas period

Onsite Gyms

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year’s experience at a Level 3 position in an early years environment.
• Good understanding of EYFS learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Create a stimulating and exciting nursery environment.
• Role model best practices and motivate colleagues.
• Support colleagues' learning journey towards qualifications.

Skills

Leadership

Motivation

Caring Nature

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Early Years

Job description

£27,664 for 40 hours per week

We offer:

• Subsidised childcare to all permanent staff
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Time off over the Christmas period
• Onsite Gyms at set locations
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our growing waiting lists reflect the positive experiences we create in each of our 20 settings, which are designed to be special, unique, and child-focused. Our staff are carefully selected for their loving, caring nature and expertise. We understand that the needs of military families are unique, and at RAFAKidz, we ensure these needs are met.

What makes us different:

Joining RAFAKidz means committing to your ongoing development and future career opportunities. We invite you to read our staff testimonials on our website! We value a positive, caring, and enthusiastic attitude. In return, we provide a comprehensive induction, training and development opportunities, and the chance to learn from exceptional colleagues. We offer subsidised childcare for colleagues to bring their children, high-quality up-to-date training—including using our software to electronically record observations and updates—and ample annual leave, especially over the Christmas period.

About our Room Leader role:

This role involves being fully ‘hands-on’ to create a stimulating and exciting nursery environment. Ideally, you will be an experienced Room Leader or a Level 3 Practitioner ready for your next challenge. As part of our management team, you will role model best practices and motivate colleagues. You will support their learning journey towards qualifications, with a minimum of one year’s experience at a Level 3 position in an early years environment, and a good understanding of the EYFS learning outcomes to plan for children’s development.

Please review the complete job description for full requirements. If you’re eager to be part of our growth journey and support our valued military community, we encourage you to apply.

This position requires a satisfactory, enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check on appointment and every three years thereafter. We promote an inclusive culture and welcome applications from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.

Apply via our website: www.rafakidz.org.uk before the closing date of Wednesday, 4 June. Interviews are ongoing, so please apply promptly. We look forward to hearing from you!