Nursery Room Leader
Join Our Team as a Room Leader at Fordingbridge Day Nursery!
Are you passionate about early childhood education? At Fordingbridge Day Nursery, we create a nurturing and emotionally secure environment where children feel valued and free to grow at their own pace. Nestled in a beautiful grade 2 listed building, our nursery features four thoughtfully designed rooms for children aged 3 months to 5 years, each with direct access to spacious outdoor areas that inspire exploration and play in nature.
Why Join Us?
We truly value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package that makes working with us rewarding:
- £500 Joining Bonus
- Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750!
- Employee Childcare Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children.
- Annual Leave: Start with 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
- Health and Wellbeing Programme: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.
- Development Opportunities: Tailored learning and development to support your career growth.
- Excellent Transport Links: Convenient access to our nursery.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Room Leader, you will:
- Lead your room with creativity, warmth, and professionalism.
- Plan and deliver age-appropriate, stimulating activities.
- Support children’s physical, emotional, and intellectual development.
- Maintain high-quality observations and records using EyLog and EyMan.
- Champion the key person approach and support staff development.
- Ensure full compliance with EYFS and safeguarding standards.
What We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you should have:
- Essential: Level 3 Childcare qualification.
- Essential: 1+ year experience in Early Years.
- Desirable: 6+ months in a senior/leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted standards.
- Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
- A genuine passion for early childhood education.
Please note: Duties may evolve to meet the needs of the nursery.
Our Commitment
We are dedicated 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 Fordingbridge Day Nursery, part of the Family First Group, we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families, regardless of their background.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and families!
