Nursery Room Leader
Join Our Team as a Room Leader!
Are you ready for a rewarding challenge where you’ll feel valued and supported? We are excited to invite you to become a part of our fantastic team at Chestnut House Kindergarten! Due to our growth, we are looking for a passionate Room Leader to join our Babies room.
Location & Hours
- Address: 45 Mill Road, Myland, Colchester, CO4 5LE
- Full Time: 40 hours per week
- Salary: £29,245 per annum
Located in the historic city of Colchester, our nursery is easily accessible with excellent public transport links and just a short distance from the town center. We operate from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, and you will work within these hours on a patterned basis. By joining us, you become part of a supportive family environment that truly values and uplifts every team member.
Why Join Us?
At Family First, we believe in the importance of our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous Annual Leave: Start with 24 days, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!
- Childcare Discount: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your little ones.
- Health & Wellbeing Support: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.
- Career Growth: Personalized learning and development opportunities.
- Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme!
Room Leader Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences for children, tailored to their age and development.
- Support the holistic development of children, focusing on their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional needs.
- 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.
- Implement an effective key person approach to foster secure attachments and identify staff training needs.
- Maintain accurate records and accounts related to children and staff on the EyMan system.
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff member, parent, and visitor.
- Understand and comply with the statutory framework for the EYFS.
Requirements and Skills
- 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: Fluent in written and spoken English.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers 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.
Join us at Chestnut House Kindergarten, 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.
We can’t wait to welcome you to our team!
