Nursery Room Leader

Job DescriptionJob Title: Room LeadernnSalary: 30,180.00per annumnnHours: Full-Time, 40 hours per weeknnEllingham House Day Nursery is set in a stunning Georgian country house on the outskirts of the New Forest National Park, conveniently located on Ellingham Drive with excellent commuter links via Salisbury Road. We also provide a car park for staff parking.nnThis Tranquil settingis surrounded by 2.5 acres of picturesque lawns and woodland,allowingchildren to explore, run, and develop their climbing and balancing skills in the beloved bear cave. The nursery is also home to two adorable Valais Blacknose sheep, Baarbara and Soozie, giving children the opportunity to learn about animal care and safety firsthand.nnWe provide a welcoming and nurturing atmosphere with rooms thoughtfully designed and recently refurbished for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Our nursery offers a home-from-home feel, where children feel comfortable and supported as they grow and explore. nnWhy Join us:nnWe value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, were excited to offer upto a400 Qualification Recognition bonusto all our Level 3 Practitioners across all our NurseriesThis bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributionsnnAt Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:nnnt750 Welcome Bonus: A warm start to your journey with usntAnnual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.ntChildcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for team members.ntHealth and Wellbeing: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.ntDevelopment: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth and progression.ntCompany Pension: Secure your future with our competitive pension scheme!ntReferral Program: Earn bonuses for bringing great new colleagues into our family!ntOnsite Parking:Access to free onsite ParkingntCompany Events: Enjoy team-building activities, social gatherings, and special celebrations!:ntCareer Progression Opportunities!nnnAs Room Leader, you will:nnntProvide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of developmentntEnhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional developmentntAssist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest qualityntPromote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistencyntAssist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staffntMaintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on filentEnsure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all timesntUnderstand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are metnnnAs Room Leader, you will need:nnntFull and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - EssentialntOver 1 years experience working in Early Years - EssentialntOver 6 months experience working in a senior position - DesirablentSound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - DesirablentKnowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - EssentialntFluent in written and spoken English - EssentialnnnWe 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.nnEllingham Houseis part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

Created: 2025-09-10