Senior Nursery Practitioner

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds? We’re on the lookout for a dedicated Room Leader / Early Years Room Leader to become a vital part of our vibrant team at The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre School .

• Location: Furlong Road, Bourne End, SL8 5AE
• Salary: £31,720 per annum plus a £1000 welcome bonus
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Qualification: Level 3 Childcare Qualification is essential

Nestled in the heart of Bourne End, our nursery is a charming and warm environment, set within a beautifully converted Methodist Church. Just a 6-minute stroll from Bourne End Train Station, with convenient street parking right outside, it’s perfect for commuters!

As part of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll enjoy fantastic resources, strong professional development, and opportunities for career progression. We truly value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• £1000 Welcome Bonus: For all Level 3 practitioners
• Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!
• Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750
• Employee Childcare Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children, plus access to wider discounts
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available
• Personal & Professional Development: Tailored learning opportunities to support your career growth
• Company Pension Scheme

As a Room Leader with Family First, you will:

• Create engaging, age-appropriate learning environments and experiences
• Support children’s physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development
• Help staff maintain high-quality learning journals via EyLog
• Lead by example with fairness and consistency
• Strengthen the key person approach and identify staff training needs
• Keep accurate records using EyMan and other systems
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and visitors
• Comply with EYFS statutory requirements

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification – Essential
• Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years – Essential
• Over 6 months’ experience in a senior position – Desirable
• Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve 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

Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years career, where you’ll be supported, appreciated, and inspired every day!

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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.

Bourne End 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, ensuring that discrimination of any kind has no place within our organization.