Nursery Room Leader

Location: The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre School, Furlong Road, Bourne End, SL8 5AE

Salary: £30,555.20 per annum + £1000 welcome bonus

Hours: 40 hours per week

Qualification: Level 3 Childcare Qualification is essential

Welcome to The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre School , where charm and warmth meet creativity! Our beautifully converted Methodist Church is just a 6-minute stroll from Bourne End Train Station, with convenient street parking available. Here, every day is a new adventure for our children, filled with exciting activities like French lessons and hands-on exploration in our spacious outdoor area, complete with a mud kitchen for all the messy fun!

We are on the lookout for a passionate and enthusiastic Room Leader to join our friendly team. If you have a Level 3 Childcare qualification and are ready to work full-time (40 hours per week) with flexible shifts between 7:30 am and 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday, we want to hear from you!

At Family First, we truly value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• £1000 welcome bonus for all Level 3 practitioners
• £400 Qualification Bonus: Paid after just 6 months!
• Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!
• Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750
• Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available
• Personal & Professional Development: Tailored learning opportunities to support your career growth
• Company Pension Scheme

*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change.

As a Room Leader, your responsibilities will include:

• Creating engaging, age-appropriate learning environments and experiences.
• Supporting children’s physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development.
• Helping staff maintain high-quality learning journals via EyLog.
• Leading by example with fairness and consistency.
• Strengthening the key person approach and identifying staff training needs.
• Keeping accurate records using EyMan and other systems.
• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and visitors.
• Complying with EYFS statutory requirements.

You are compassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference every day. Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Level 3 childcare qualification
• Confident written and spoken English

• Experience in an Early Years setting
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices

As part of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll have access to great resources, strong professional development, and the opportunity to progress into senior roles. Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years career where you’ll be supported, appreciated, and inspired every day!

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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 post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

At Bourne End Day Nursery, we believe in treating everyone with respect and equality. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment for all children and families, free from discrimination.