Nursery Room Leader

Lead a dedicated team and shape young minds in a thriving specialist nursery committed to exceptional early years development! We are seeking an inspiring and experienced Nursery Room Leader to oversee a vibrant room and contribute to a nurturing and stimulating environment.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate early years professional ready to take on a leadership role, guiding practitioners and ensuring the highest standards of care and education.

Benefits of Joining This Team:

Our client, a leading specialist nursery, deeply values its team and offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional journey:

• Competitive Salary: Earn between £24,750 - £27,250 per year (based on a 40-hour week).
• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of holiday per year, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Robust Pension Scheme: Benefit from a strong pension plan with a 3% employer contribution and a 5% employee contribution, securing your financial future.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Access confidential support and resources for your personal and professional well-being.
• Childcare Discount: Receive a 25% discount on childcare services, supporting your family's needs.
• Please note: This role does not currently include a bonus scheme.

About the Role:

As a Nursery Room Leader, you will be pivotal in managing and leading a designated room within the nursery, ensuring its smooth operation and a safe, stimulating environment for pre-school children. You will guide and support a team of practitioners, ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework. This role requires a proactive leader with excellent organisational skills, a deep understanding of child development, and a passion for fostering holistic growth.

Key Responsibilities (Expected):

• Serve as the primary contact for your designated nursery room, ensuring its efficient and safe operation.
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of Nursery Practitioners in delivering high-quality care and education.
• Plan, prepare, and actively participate in a diverse range of activities aligned with the EYFS Framework to promote children's physical, intellectual, and emotional development.
• Oversee the implementation and evaluation of children's planning and progress, providing guidance to team members.
• Act as a key worker for a group of children, observing, monitoring, and accurately recording their individual development.
• Maintain accurate records and children's profiles, including online learning journals (e.g., Tapestry entries).
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers, fostering parental involvement and encouraging positive parenting skills.
• Attend and contribute to staff training sessions, meetings, parents' evenings, and open days as required.

Essential Requirements:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional with the following:

• Experience:
  • Proven experience working in a care, education, or early years setting, with demonstrated leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
  • Extensive experience in planning age-appropriate, short, medium, and long-term activities in an early years setting, ensuring compliance with EYFS for both individual and group needs.
  • Experience in providing a comprehensive nursery curriculum for children aged 0-3 and/or 3-5 years.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in meeting the diverse needs of children and their families.
  • Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and childrens developmental profiles.
• Relationships:
  • Exceptional verbal reasoning and active listening skills.
  • Strong ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and organisations.
  • Natural aptitude for building strong, positive relationships with children.
• Skills & Knowledge:
  • Ability to work independently, using initiative, while also excelling as a collaborative team leader.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and know when to refer them appropriately.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the capacity to prioritise tasks and perform effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Prior experience supporting children with special educational needs.
• A recent first aid qualification.
• In-depth knowledge of EYFS and/or Foundation Stage, with a proven ability to effectively implement its principles in a leadership capacity.

Salary Details (Based on 40 hours per week):

• Yearly: £24,750 - £30,000
• Monthly: £2,062.50 - £2,271
• Weekly: £476 - £524
• Daily: £95.20 - £104.80
• Hourly: £11.90 - £13.10

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Early Years Career? Apply Now!

If you are a highly motivated and experienced Early Years professional looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Join a team where your expertise will directly impact the development and well-being of young children.