Nursery Third in Charge

Join Our Team at Holly Corner Day Nursery!

Location: 104 Shrub End Road, Colchester

Salary: £29,265 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, All year round

If you're an experienced Nursery Practitioner or a Room Leader seeking a fresh opportunity, we want to hear from you! At Holly Corner, we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment for both our children and our staff.

Nestled in the historic town of Colchester, Holly Corner is easily accessible and surrounded by local amenities. With excellent commuter links to Colchester Town Centre, the Train Station, and the A12 Motorway, your daily commute will be a breeze!

At Family First, we truly value our team members. Here’s what we offer:

• Generous Annual Leave: Start with 24 days, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!
• Childcare Discount: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your little ones.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.
• Career Growth: Personalized learning and development opportunities to help you thrive.
• Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme!

As a Room Leader, you will:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to children's developmental stages.
• 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.
• Implement an effective key person approach to foster secure attachments.
• Maintain accurate records on the EyMan system and ensure compliance with statutory frameworks.
• Prioritize the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff member, parent, and visitor.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

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

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting 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 enhanced checks will be conducted as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

At Holly Corner Kindergarten, part of the Family First Group, we believe in treating everyone with respect and equality. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families, regardless of their background.

We can’t wait to welcome you to our team!