Nursery Third in Charge

Nursery: Holly Corner Day Nursery, 104 Shrub End Road, Colchester

Salary: £28,080 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!

Holly Corner is a delightful nursery located on Shrub End Road in the historic town of Colchester, Essex. With easy access to local amenities and excellent commuter links to Colchester Town Centre, the Train Station, and the A12 Motorway, it’s a convenient and inviting place to work.

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

• 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 age and development.
• 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.
• Support the 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.

To thrive in this role, you should have:

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

We are dedicated to safeguarding and protecting 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, subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Holly Corner Kindergarten is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families, regardless of their individual needs.