Nursery Room Leader

Position: Nursery Room Leader - Preschool Room

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £29,536 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Exciting Offer: Enjoy a £1,000 Welcome Bonus when you join our team!

Beaconsfield Day Nursery is a vibrant and welcoming space located in the heart of Beaconsfield. With easy access from the A335 and close to the M40 junction , we provide ample onsite and street parking. Plus, we’re just a short distance from Beaconsfield Train Station , making it convenient for our dedicated team.

Our nursery boasts spacious, bright rooms and a large, fully equipped garden featuring a mud kitchen. Each room has direct access to the garden, and we offer a variety of extracurricular activities and regular outings to foster children's growth and development.

We are seeking a passionate Level 3 Room Leader to join our Preschool Room. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week with flexible shifts between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM . A full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification is required. Please note, this is a year-round position as our nursery operates throughout the year.

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

• £1,000 Welcome Bonus
• £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus
• Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for team members
• Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750
• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays
• Health and Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities
• Onsite Free Parking and Transport Links

As Room Leader, you will:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences for children, tailored to their age and development.
• Support the holistic development of children, focusing on their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional needs.
• Assist staff in maintaining high-quality records 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.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff member, parent, and visitor.
• Understand and comply with the statutory framework for the EYFS.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential
• Over 1 year’s experience in Early Years - Essential
• Over 6 months’ experience in a senior position - Desirable
• Knowledge of Ofsted expectations for achieving a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable
• Understanding of the statutory framework for the EYFS - Essential
• Fluency in written and spoken English - Essential

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.

Beaconsfield Day Nursery and Preschool is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families.