Nursery Third in Charge

Position: Nursery Room Leader - Preschool Room

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £29,536 per annum + £1,000 welcome bonus!

Welcome to Beaconsfield Day Nursery , a vibrant and nurturing environment located in the heart of Beaconsfield! With easy access from the A335 and close proximity to the M40 junction , we offer ample onsite and street parking. Plus, we’re just a short walk 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, including a special area for our baby room. We pride ourselves on providing a rich variety of extracurricular activities and regular outings, ensuring children have engaging opportunities for imaginative and real-world play that fosters their growth and development.

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 our 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: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Onsite Free Parking and Transport Links

As our 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 updating the EyLog system and child learning journals with high-quality documentation
• Lead by example, promoting respect and credibility in your role
• Implement an effective key person approach to help children form secure attachments
• Maintain accurate records and accounts 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, subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

At Beaconsfield Day Nursery and Preschool, part of the Family First Group, 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.