Room Leader

TN United Kingdom; Royston; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fantastic nursery as a Room Leader in Royston, where you'll inspire a team to provide exceptional care for children aged 3 months to 5 years. This role is perfect for someone with a Level 3 qualification in childcare and a passion for delivering outstanding education. You'll lead a dedicated team, ensuring a stimulating and safe environment while building strong relationships with children and parents. Enjoy competitive benefits, including generous annual leave, progression opportunities, and a supportive team atmosphere. If you're ready to make a difference in children's lives, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Paid birthday day off

Annual pay review

Outstanding staff bonus

Team fun days

50% off nursery fees

Up to £500 referral bonus

Bike to work scheme

Employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in childcare required.
• 1+ years of experience in a nursery setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Ensure stimulating learning environments for children.
• Promote child welfare and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Communication Skills

Supervisory Experience

Teamwork

Childcare Knowledge

Passion for Childcare

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Childcare

Job description

Job Description

Nursery Room Leader - Royston (SG8) - 40 hours per week - £12.25 per hour

We are currently looking for a qualified Room Leader for a fantastic nursery based in Royston (SG8). We are open full-time from 7:30 am - 6 pm, caring for children from 3 months to 5 years. This nursery is situated in the heart of the historic market town of Royston in Hertfordshire, with excellent links to the A10, a few minutes away from the town centre.

The successful candidate will have a keen and positive attitude along with excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong, encouraging relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Proven supervisory and coaching experience is essential.

What we can offer you (benefits):

1. Annual leave starts at 24 days on top of a paid birthday day off and public bank holidays.
2. Annual pay review to ensure competitive salary.
3. Progression plans for all staff.
4. Ofsted 'Outstanding' rating staff bonus for the whole nursery team.
5. Team fun days and award events to thank and celebrate our wonderful teams.
6. 50% off nursery fees for our team member's children and up to 25% for grandchildren/friends/families.
7. Up to £500 bonus for referrals of friends and family for company vacancies, depending on position.
8. Bike to work scheme and one-off contribution of £50 to help you buy a bike for work commute; the remaining amount can be repaid through a salary sacrifice scheme.
9. Employee assistance helpline offering confidential counselling and advisory service from qualified and trained experts 24/7, including face-to-face counselling sessions where needed.

*All perks are pro-rata for part-time staff and subject to successful completion of probationary period. These perks may be subject to further conditions and can be withdrawn or reviewed at the discretion of the company.

What we need from you:

1. Level 3 qualification in childcare or higher.
2. Experience in a nursery setting 1 year +.
3. Commitment.
4. Passion to deliver outstanding childcare.
5. Ability to work within a team.
6. Broad knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding.

Your duties will include:

1. Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
2. Ensure the learning environment provides consistent stimulation and engaging activities for the children, across both the indoor and outdoor areas.
3. Deliver and plan rich learning opportunities and exceptional care, to help all children to develop and meet their individual milestones.
4. Develop and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and/or carers, as well as other professionals, to meet the individual needs of each child.
5. Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times.
6. Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment on a day-to-day basis.