Nursery Room Leader

Position: Nursery Room Leader

Hours: 42.5 hours per week

Schedule: Monday - Friday, All year round

Salary: £35,360 per annum

Joining Bonus: £1,000

Nestled in the heart of Weybridge, CherryLands Nursery is a vibrant and nurturing environment where children flourish through active learning and purposeful play. With easy access via public transport and an onsite car park, our nursery is surrounded by nature and features a spacious garden equipped with exciting climbing frames that inspire outdoor exploration. We pride ourselves on creating a home-from-home setting that blends professionalism with genuine care, ensuring every child feels secure, valued, and ready to grow.

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

• £1,000 Joining Bonus
• £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus
• Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750
• Employee Childcare Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children
• Annual Leave: Starting at 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

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 growth
• Assist staff in maintaining high-quality updates on the EyLog system and 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 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

*Please note that duties and responsibilities 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 in Childcare qualification - Essential
• Over 1 year’s experience in Early Years - Essential
• Over 6 months’ experience in a senior position - Desirable
• Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations for achieving a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable
• Knowledge 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. 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.

CherryLands Nursery 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, regardless of their individual needs.