Senior Nursery Practitioner

Family First Nursery Group; Chalfont St Giles; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable childcare organization in Chalfont St Giles is seeking a Room Leader to enhance children's development through creating stimulating environments. Candidates must have a Level 3 Childcare qualification and over a year of experience in Early Years. This role offers several attractive benefits including a £1,000 welcome bonus and childcare discounts. Join a team dedicated to nurturing and safeguarding children’s welfare through engaging activities and professional growth.

Benefits

£1,000 Welcome Bonus

£400 Qualification Recognition Bonus

75% off nursery fees

Referral Programme bonuses

24 days annual leave plus birthday off

Employee assistance helpline

Tailored development opportunities

Onsite free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Early Years is essential.
• Experience in a senior position is desirable.
• Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide enriching experiences and resources for children.
• Ensure children’s safety and well-being.
• Lead with impartiality and consistency as a role model.

Skills

Childcare qualification Level 3

Experience in Early Years

Fluent in English

Education

Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

As Room Leader, you will:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.
• Enhance the all‑around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development.
• Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality.
• Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role‑model with impartiality and consistency.
• Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff.
• Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on the EyMan system and on file.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times.
• Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification – Essential.
• Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years – Essential.
• Over 6 months’ experience working in a senior position – Desirable.
• Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating – Desirable.
• Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – Essential.
• Fluent in written and spoken English – Essential.
• Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate required for all posts; subject to enhanced checks.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

£1,000 Welcome Bonus! To give you a warm welcome to the team, we are offering a £1,000 joining bonus to all qualified practitioners who join our team at The New Barnet Day Nursery and Beaconsfield Day Nursery.

The nursery is a welcoming and vibrant location nestled in the heart of Beaconsfield, conveniently located with easy access from the A335 and close to the M40 junction, offering ample on‑site and street parking. It is just a short distance from Beaconsfield Train Station, making it easily accessible for our dedicated team.

Our nursery features spacious, bright, and airy rooms, along with a large, fully equipped garden complete with a mud kitchen. Each room has direct access to the garden, with a separate area specifically for our baby room. We pride ourselves on offering a rich variety of extracurricular activities and regular outings in the local community, providing children with engaging opportunities for imaginative and real‑world play to foster growth and development.

Benefits

• £1,000 Welcome Bonus
• £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus
• Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for team members
• Referral Programme: refer a friend and receive a bonus of up to £750
• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays
• Health and Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Onsite Free Parking and Transport Links