Senior Nursery Practitioner

Position: Nursery Room Leader

Hours: 40 hours per week

Schedule: Monday - Friday, All year round

Salary: £34,840 per annum

Welcome Bonus: £1,000

Nestled just off Richford Street, our nursery is perfectly located near Hammersmith Grove, with easy access to the District and Piccadilly lines at Goldhawk Road and Hammersmith Broadway stations. Enjoy convenient bus links and a short walk to Westfield Shopping Centre. Our modern ground-floor facility features inspiring indoor and outdoor learning spaces, including a spacious garden with 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 daily updates and photos capturing their child's adventures!

We are on the lookout for a passionate Room Leader to join our dedicated team. This full-time role involves working 40 hours per week, with shifts scheduled between 7:30 am and 6:30 pm. The ideal candidate will hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification in childcare. Please note, this is a year-round position, as our nursery operates continuously throughout the year.

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

• £1,000 Welcome 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

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to children's age and development.
• Support children's physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth.
• 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 uphold the statutory framework for the EYFS.

• 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: Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS
• Essential: Fluent in written and spoken English

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.

Hammersmith Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families. Discrimination of any kind has no place within our organization.