Nursery Manager

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of young children? At Footsteps Nursery Stratford , we’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Nursery Room Leader to join our warm and welcoming team. Here, we create a nurturing, nature-inspired environment that sparks curiosity and supports every stage of development.

At Footsteps Nursery, we believe in the power of play and exploration. Our spacious garden, forest school sessions, and hands-on activities provide enriching experiences for children. We value our staff just as much as our little ones, offering a supportive atmosphere and opportunities for growth.

As a Room Leader , you will:

• Oversee the care and development of our children, working closely with a skilled team of practitioners.
• Create a nurturing and safe environment that promotes physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
• Support a key person approach, fostering secure attachments and monitoring children’s progress through high-quality records (EyLog/EyMan).
• Guide and support colleagues’ development while maintaining a positive, collaborative team environment.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, encouraging engagement and sharing children’s development.
• Lead by example with professionalism, consistency, and respect across the nursery.
• Ensure EYFS compliance, safeguarding, and high standards of health, safety, and welfare.
• Promote outdoor learning and apply a strong understanding of child development in practice.

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Essential Qualifications: Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare.
• Experience: Previous experience working with pre-school children.
• Passion: A love for the outdoors and enthusiasm for forest school activities.
• Understanding: Strong knowledge of child development and the ability to provide purposeful learning experiences.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly in working with parents and colleagues.
• Commitment: A dedication to safeguarding and child protection.

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

• Annual Leave: 24 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday.
• Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
• Learning and Development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Pension: Company pension scheme.