Senior Nursery Practitioner

Position: Nursery Room Leader
Hours: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday - Friday, All year round
Salary: £30,056 per annum
Welcome Bonus: £1,000

Located just off Richford Street, our nursery is perfectly situated near Hammersmith Grove, with easy access to the District and Piccadilly lines at Goldhawk Road and Hammersmith Broadway stations. With convenient bus links and the Westfield Shopping Centre just a short stroll away, commuting is a breeze for our families and team members.

Our modern ground-floor facility features inspiring indoor and outdoor learning spaces, including a spacious garden with exciting climbing frames for children to explore and connect with nature. Inside, bright and airy rooms create the ideal environment for children to learn, grow, and thrive. Parents appreciate our daily updates and photos that capture their child's journey of discovery.

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

• £1,000 Welcome 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
• 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 may evolve as needed.

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 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.

At Hammersmith Day Nursery, part of the Family First Group, we believe in treating 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.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of a nurturing environment where you can grow and inspire the next generation!