*ROOM LEADER - STEPPING STONES NURSERY HAZELGROVE/BRAMHALL*

TN United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate Room Leader at a nurturing nursery in Stockport. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of care and education for children. You'll be a key player in daily operations, supporting staff and fostering an engaging environment. With exceptional benefits including 50% childcare discount, career progression opportunities, and a well-being program, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education. Join a supportive team committed to professional growth and excellence in childcare.

Benefits

50% staff discount on childcare fees

Exceptional holiday entitlement

Additional holiday days for 100% attendance

Career progression opportunities

Staff well-being programme

Monthly Staff Treats

Free staff meals and refreshments

Staff appreciation awards

Free branded staff uniform

Fully funded accredited training

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 in Childcare required.
• Previous management or room leading experience in a nursery environment.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with managers and work as part of the nursery team.
• Manage day-to-day nursery operations in absence of management.
• Ensure nursery meets Early Years Foundation Stage standards.

Skills

Management skills

Childcare knowledge

Communication skills

Creativity

Education

Level 3 in Childcare

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Client:

MIChild Group

Location:

Stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated room leader to work in our wonderful Stepping Stones nursery based in Stockport.

Company benefits:

• Staff discount on childcare fees - 50%!
• Exceptional holiday entitlement package with long service benefits year on year.
• Company incentives such as additional holiday days for 100% attendance
• Career progression opportunities and a training programme based around you.
• Staff well-being programme including- weekly staff well-being drop in's, staff room where you can unwind during your break, access to free exercise sessions and healthy recipes on our well-being platform.
  
• Monthly Staff Treats
  
• Staff meals and refreshments throughout the day
  
• Staff appreciation and recognition awards (such a 1 years service, 5 years service, 10 year service, employee of the month, staff shout out's etc.
  
• Company events (such as annual awards night, NMT awards, Day Nursery Awards etc.
• Free branded staff uniform
  
• Fully funded accredited training such as Paediatric First Aid, Level 2 in Safeguarding and many more!!
  
• Employer contribution to pension scheme

Role and responsibilities:

• To liaise with the managers on a daily basis.
• To work as part of the nursery team.
• To make decisions on the day-to-day running of the nursery in the absence of a Manager and deputy manager.
• To follow all the nurseries administrative procedures.
• To be a positive role model to other staff throughout the nursery
• To have a thorough working knowledge of the nurseries policies and procedures.
• To assist in the training of staff within the nursery.
• In the absence of a Manager and deputy manager to manage staffing levels and to deploy staff where necessary throughout setting.
• To attend meetings as part of the management team.
• To be flexible with shifts and staying behind etc to ensure all shifts are covered in the event of staff sickness etc
• To ensure that the nursery consistently meets the requirements set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage to a minimum good standard.
• To monitor any safeguarding issues following local authority procedures.
• Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspections and action any recommendations made by the inspector ensuring a minimum good grade is awarded.

Requirements:

• Level 3 in Childcare as a minimum
• Previous management or room leading experience in a nursery environment
• Enthusiasm, professionalism and creativity