Nursery Room Leader

Join Our Team as a Nursery Room Leader!

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds? Brimpton House Day Nursery and Pre-school is on the lookout for a dedicated and enthusiastic Room Leader to inspire creativity and excellence every day! This exciting opportunity is based in our toddler room, catering to children aged 1-2 years.

Location

Address: 59 High Street, Kelvedon, CO5 9AE

Position Details

• Job Title: Room Leader
• Hours: Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week
• Salary: £29,244

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
• Employee Discount: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline and mental health first aid trained staff.
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and earn a cash bonus if they are successful.

Your Role as Room Leader

As a Room Leader, you will:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences for children, tailored to their age and development.
• Enhance the overall daily needs of children, focusing on their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth.
• Assist staff in maintaining high-quality updates on the EyLog system and child learning journals.
• Lead by example, promoting respect and credibility in your role.
• Support the key person approach to help children form secure attachments.
• Maintain accurate records related to children and staff on the EyMan system.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff member, parent, and visitor.
• Understand and meet the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Essential: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification.
• Essential: Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years.
• Desirable: Over 6 months’ experience in a senior position.
• Desirable: Knowledge of Ofsted expectations for achieving a Good or Outstanding rating.
• Essential: Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements.
• Essential: Fluency in written and spoken English.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Brimpton House Nursery is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families.

If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of young children, we’d love to hear from you!