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’re 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 via excellent public transport links and just a short distance from the town center. Our doors are open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and your role will involve working within these hours on a patterned basis. Join us and become part of a supportive family environment that truly values and uplifts every team member!

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we believe in recognizing and rewarding our team members. Here’s what we offer:

• 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!

Your Role as Room Leader

As a Room Leader, you will:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to children's 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 for children.
• 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 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 of experience working in Early Years.
• Desirable: Over 6 months of experience in a senior position.
• Desirable: Knowledge of Ofsted expectations for achieving a Good or Outstanding rating.
• Essential: Understanding of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements.
• Essential: Fluency in written and spoken English.

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.

At Chestnut House Kindergarten, part of the Family First Group, 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 individual needs.