Nursery Third in Charge

Salary: £31,500 Per Annum

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round.

Welcome to Jigsaw Pinner Day Nursery , a nurturing and vibrant environment located within the Pinner Free Church, just a stone's throw from Pinner Memorial Park and the West House & Health Robinson Museum. With our recent Good rating from Ofsted, we pride ourselves on providing a safe and stimulating space for children to learn and grow. Our nursery features three spacious classrooms and a large, all-weather outdoor area, complete with a nature garden for exploration and play.

We are on the lookout for a passionate Nursery Room Leader to join our dedicated team. If you have a love for early years education and a Level 3 Childcare Qualification, we want to hear from you! This full-time role requires a commitment of 40 hours per week, with flexible shifts between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young children and be part of a supportive community, this is the opportunity for you!

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

• £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus
• Employee Childcare Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children!
• Referral Programme: Earn up to £750 by referring a friend!
• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.
• Career Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your growth.
• Convenient Transport Links

We appreciate the hard work and dedication of our team. As a token of our gratitude, we offer a £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus to all our Deputy Managers across our nurseries, payable after just 6 months of service. Join us and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions!

As a Room Leader, you will:

• Create engaging and purposeful experiences for children that cater to their developmental needs.
• Support the holistic development of children—physically, intellectually, socially, and emotionally.
• Assist staff in maintaining high-quality updates on the EyLog system and children's learning journals.
• Lead by example, promoting respect and consistency within the team.
• 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 uphold the statutory framework for the EYFS.

*Please note that the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may evolve over time.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification – Essential.
• Over 1 year of experience working in Early Years – Essential.
• Over 6 months of experience in a senior position – Desirable.
• Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations for achieving a Good or Outstanding rating – Desirable.
• Understanding of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – Essential.
• Fluency in written and spoken English – Essential.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting 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.

At Jigsaw Pinner, part of the Family First Group, we believe in treating 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.