Nursery Room Leader

Job DescriptionCherrygrove NurserynnRoom LeadernnSalary - 29,194.10 per annumnn42.5 hours per week.nnCherrygrove Nursery is a warm and welcoming setting located in High Wycombe, just a short distance from the town center and with easy access to the M40. Rated Good by Ofsted, the nursery offers three age-specific rooms, each with its own garden area, where children can explore and enjoy the outdoors.nnWe are currently seeking a dedicated Room Leader to join our team. This full-time position offers 42.5 hours per week, with flexible shift patterns between the nurserys operating hours of 7:30 AM and 6:30 PM. As the nursery operates year-round, this is not a term-time only role. The salary for this position is up to 29,940 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.nnIf you''re a passionate childcare professional looking to take the next step in your career and lead a team in a supportive, enriching environment, we would love to hear from you!nnJoin Our Passionate Early Years Team - And Get More Than a Job!nnWe believe in supporting and not only the children in our care, but also the people who care for them. We offer enhanced and meaningful benefits for our Level 2, or Level 3, or Room Leader colleagues to thrive in and out of work. These benefits are non-contractual and discretionary, so subject to review and change.nn Up to 15 Driving Lessons & Theory/Practical Test Paid for -For colleagues working towards their licence, we''ll help you gain independence and flexilbility or,nnFree Gym Membership for 12 months -Stay active, reduce stress and keep your energy up with access to a local gym, ornnHoliday Voucher -Recieve 750 holiday voucher on your 1st anniversary to help you unwind and recharge - because you deserve it.nnIn addition, if you are a qualified Level 3 Practitioner, you will automatically qualify for our Level 3 Qualification Bonus, just 6 months after you join us.nnWhy Join Us?nnAt Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:nnnt400 Qualfiication Recognition BonusntReferralprogramme:Refer a friend and earn upto 750ntEmployee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team membersntAnnual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidaysntHealth and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline availablentCareer Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growthntExcellent Transport Links and Free Onsite ParkingnnnAs Room Leader, you will:nnntProvide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.ntEnhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development.ntAssist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality.ntPromote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency.ntAssist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff.ntMaintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file.ntEnsure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times.ntUnderstand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met.nnn Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.nnAs Room Leader, you will need:nnntFull and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification Essential.ntOver 1 years experience working in Early Years Essential.ntOver 6 months experience working in a senior position Desirable.ntSound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating Desirable.ntKnowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements Essential.ntFluent in written and spoken English Essential.nnnWe 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.nnCherrygrove Nursery is 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 GroupnnINDHP

Created: 2025-09-10