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 in our toddler room (ages 1-2 years). If you’re ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Position Details

• Location: 59 High Street, Kelvedon, CO5 9AE
• Role: Room Leader
• Hours: Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week
• Salary: £29,244

As a Room Leader, you will work closely with other rooms to ensure smooth transitions and create a nurturing environment for all children. Our nursery operates from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and we require flexibility in your shift patterns.

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we truly 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 Opportunities: Tailored learning and development 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 Responsibilities

As a Room Leader, you will:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to children's age and development
• Support the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of children
• Assist staff in updating 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
• Maintain accurate records on the EyMan system
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff member, parent, and visitor
• Comply with 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 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: Understanding of the EYFS statutory framework and regulatory requirements
• Essential: Fluency 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.

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, regardless of their background.