Nursery Room Leader

Location: Just Imagine Day Nursery, Colchester

Hours: 36 hours per week (4 days)

Salary: £26,320 per annum (£14.06 p/h)

Qualification: Level 3 Childcare Qualification essential

At Just Imagine Day Nursery, we are proud to be rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted and recognized as the NMT Community Nursery of the Year . Our beautiful converted house provides a warm, home-like environment at the heart of our community, accommodating up to 37 children across three welcoming rooms.

We prioritize children's emotional well-being, ensuring they feel safe and supported as they learn and grow.

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

• 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: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline and support from mental health first aid trained staff.
• Development Opportunities: Tailored learning and development to support your career growth.
• Pension Scheme: Join our company pension plan for your future.
• Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and earn a cash bonus if they are successful!

As a Room Leader, you will:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to children's age and development.
• Enhance children's physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development.
• Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and maintaining high-quality 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.

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: Sound 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.

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.

Just Imagine Day Nursery Colchester is part of the Family First Group, where 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.

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