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. Our nursery is easily accessible by public transport and features an onsite car park, surrounded by nature with a spacious garden equipped with exciting climbing frames that inspire outdoor exploration. We pride ourselves on creating a home-from-home atmosphere 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 our Nursery Room Leader, you will:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to children's age and development
• 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 credibility in your role
• Implement an effective key person approach to foster 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

*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 working 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 and regulatory requirements - 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, 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, regardless of their background. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families.