Nursery Room Leader

RoystonDay NurseryCheck all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description.Room Leader | Full Time | 40 Hours Per WeekSalary: 29,536per annum+ Qualification Bonus:We 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 a400 Qualification Recognition bonusto all our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries.This 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 contributions. (based on a 40hr working week, bonus will be pro-rota for part time staff)Level 3 Childcare Qualification essentialRoyston Day Nursery are searching for a driven and passionate Room Leader to join their Toddlers in the 2-3s Room due to internal promotion. Throughout the room we follow individual interests and development to create a warm, home-like atmosphere to ensure the children thrive. As Room Leader, you will collaborate closely with other rooms to ensure smooth and positive transitions across the setting, contributing to a nurturing and welcoming environment for all.Based near the centre of Royston on Lumen Road, a 5 minute walk away from the train station we have good transport links. The nursery also has its own carpark which is perfect for drivers. If you're passionate about early years education and eager to make a difference, come and be part of something special at Royston Day Nursery.What our staff say:Being able to make changes and being a part of the change has been really rewarding. I love working here because of the atmosphere, the relationships in the team are really strong and everyone works together.Our nursery is open from 7:30am - 18:00pm and we would require you to be able to work varied shift patterns between those times.Room Leader duties and responsibilities :Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of developmentEnhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional developmentAssist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest qualityPromote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistencyAssist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staffMaintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on fileEnsure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all timesUnderstand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.Room Leader requirement and skills:Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - EssentialOver 1 years experience working in Early Years - EssentialOver 6 months experience working in a senior position - DesirableSound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - DesirableKnowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - EssentialFluent in written and spoken English - EssentialWhy Join Us?At Family First, we 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 holidaysEmployee discount / Childcare:75% off nursery fees for our team membersHealth & wellbeing programme:Confidential employee assistance helpline available and mental health first aid trained staff. Development:Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growthCompany Pension SchemeReferral Programme:Recommend a friend for a role and if they are successful receive a cash bonus.On-Site Parking / Free ParkingWe 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.Royston Day 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 Group

Created: 2025-09-11