Nursery Manager

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds? Brimpton House Day Nursery and Pre-school is on the lookout for a dedicated and enthusiastic Room Leader to inspire creativity and excellence every day!

Address: 59 High Street, Kelvedon, CO5 9AE

• Role: Room Leader
• Hours: Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week
• Salary: £29,244

As our Room Leader in the toddler room (ages 1-2 years), you will work closely with other rooms to ensure smooth transitions and create a nurturing environment for all children. Our nursery operates from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM , and we require flexibility in your shift patterns.

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

• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
• Employee Discount: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline and mental health first aid trained staff.
• Development Opportunities: Tailored learning and development to support your career growth.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and earn a cash bonus if they are successful.

As a Room Leader, you will:

• 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 learning journals and updating the EyLog system.
• Lead by example, promoting respect and consistency.
• Implement an effective key person approach to foster secure attachments.
• Maintain accurate records on the EyMan system.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff member, and visitor.
• Understand and meet the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS.

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• 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
• Knowledge of Ofsted expectations - Desirable
• Understanding of the EYFS statutory framework - Essential
• Fluency in written and spoken English - Essential

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, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Brimpton House Nursery 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.