Jigsaw Pinner Nursery Room Leader Salary £28,745.60 Per Annum 40 hours per week all year round Monday to Friday. Jigsaw Pinner Day Nursery is a warm and welcoming setting located within the Pinner Free Church, just a short walk from Pinner Memorial Park and the West House & Health Robinson Museum. Its prime location makes it easy to find and access. Currently rated Good by Ofsted, Jigsaw Pinner offers a nurturing environment with three bright and spacious classrooms, as well as a large, all-weather, secluded outdoor area and a nature garden-perfect for children to explore and enjoy. We are currently seeking a dedicated Nursery Room Leader to join our team at Jigsaw Nursery School Pinner. Established in 1994 and recently acquired by Family First Day Nurseries, we are looking for someone passionate about early years education to help us continue delivering excellent care. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 Childcare Qualification and be able to commit to a full-time role 40 hours per week with flexible shifts between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of young children and be part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you! Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn upto £750 Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Career Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Transport Links We value the dedication and expertise of our Deputy Managers. To show our appreication for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we're excited to offer a £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus to all our Deputy Managers 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 recognised for your qualifciation and contributions. This bonus is based on a 40-hour week. As Room Leader, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development. Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality. Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency. Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff. Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times. Understand 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. As Room Leader, you will need: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential. Over 1 years' experience working in Early Years - Essential. Over 6 months' experience working 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. Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential. 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Ji gsaw Pinner 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.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Jigsaw Pinner Nursery Room Leader Salary £28,745.60 Per Annum 40 hours per week all year round Monday to Friday. Jigsaw Pinner Day Nursery is a warm and welcoming setting located within the Pinner Free Church, just a short walk from Pinner Memorial Park and the West House & Health Robinson Museum. Its prime location makes it easy to find and access. Currently rated Good by Ofsted, Jigsaw Pinner offers a nurturing environment with three bright and spacious classrooms, as well as a large, all-weather, secluded outdoor area and a nature garden-perfect for children to explore and enjoy. We are currently seeking a dedicated Nursery Room Leader to join our team at Jigsaw Nursery School Pinner. Established in 1994 and recently acquired by Family First Day Nurseries, we are looking for someone passionate about early years education to help us continue delivering excellent care. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 Childcare Qualification and be able to commit to a full-time role 40 hours per week with flexible shifts between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of young children and be part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you! Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn upto £750 Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Career Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Transport Links We value the dedication and expertise of our Deputy Managers. To show our appreication for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we're excited to offer a £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus to all our Deputy Managers 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 recognised for your qualifciation and contributions. This bonus is based on a 40-hour week. As Room Leader, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development. Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality. Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency. Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff. Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times. Understand 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. As Room Leader, you will need: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential. Over 1 years' experience working in Early Years - Essential. Over 6 months' experience working 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. Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential. 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Ji gsaw Pinner 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.
Jigsaw Pinner Nursery Room Leader Salary £28,745.60 Per Annum 40 hours per week all year round Monday to Friday. Jigsaw Pinner Day Nursery is a warm and welcoming setting located within the Pinner Free Church, just a short walk from Pinner Memorial Park and the West House & Health Robinson Museum. Its prime location makes it easy to find and access. Currently rated Good by Ofsted, Jigsaw Pinner offers a nurturing environment with three bright and spacious classrooms, as well as a large, all-weather, secluded outdoor area and a nature garden-perfect for children to explore and enjoy. We are currently seeking a dedicated Nursery Room Leader to join our team at Jigsaw Nursery School Pinner. Established in 1994 and recently acquired by Family First Day Nurseries, we are looking for someone passionate about early years education to help us continue delivering excellent care. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 Childcare Qualification and be able to commit to a full-time role 40 hours per week with flexible shifts between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of young children and be part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you! Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn upto £750 Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Career Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Transport Links We value the dedication and expertise of our Deputy Managers. To show our appreication for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we're excited to offer a £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus to all our Deputy Managers 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 recognised for your qualifciation and contributions. This bonus is based on a 40-hour week. As Room Leader, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development. Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality. Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency. Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff. Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times. Understand 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. As Room Leader, you will need: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential. Over 1 years' experience working in Early Years - Essential. Over 6 months' experience working 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. Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential. 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Ji gsaw Pinner 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.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Jigsaw Pinner Nursery Room Leader Salary £28,745.60 Per Annum 40 hours per week all year round Monday to Friday. Jigsaw Pinner Day Nursery is a warm and welcoming setting located within the Pinner Free Church, just a short walk from Pinner Memorial Park and the West House & Health Robinson Museum. Its prime location makes it easy to find and access. Currently rated Good by Ofsted, Jigsaw Pinner offers a nurturing environment with three bright and spacious classrooms, as well as a large, all-weather, secluded outdoor area and a nature garden-perfect for children to explore and enjoy. We are currently seeking a dedicated Nursery Room Leader to join our team at Jigsaw Nursery School Pinner. Established in 1994 and recently acquired by Family First Day Nurseries, we are looking for someone passionate about early years education to help us continue delivering excellent care. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 Childcare Qualification and be able to commit to a full-time role 40 hours per week with flexible shifts between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of young children and be part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you! Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn upto £750 Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Career Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Transport Links We value the dedication and expertise of our Deputy Managers. To show our appreication for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we're excited to offer a £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus to all our Deputy Managers 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 recognised for your qualifciation and contributions. This bonus is based on a 40-hour week. As Room Leader, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development. Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality. Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency. Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff. Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times. Understand 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. As Room Leader, you will need: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential. Over 1 years' experience working in Early Years - Essential. Over 6 months' experience working 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. Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential. 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Ji gsaw Pinner 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.
This role is an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader in childcare to join us as aNursery Managerat our North Street Nursery in Bristol £43000 Salary working 40 hours per week Hourly Rate = £20.67 8 weeks holiday with Christmas & Bank Holidays Off Company Sick Pay Dependency Leave Pension contributions up to 9% Staff Bonus & Rewards Scheme Wagestream, to get power over your pay when you need it Free Staff Bus Travel Card Stay Safe, personal safety system Job Description Our Nursery Managers have overall responsibility for the day to day running of the setting. ? You will develop & maintain a high quality child-centered setting that is in line with the EYFS and any legal requirements. You willensure that the welfare of the children remains paramount and they are protected from risk of harm. You will lead, develop and encourage a good working team, providing professional support and guidance to all staff You will monitor the financial situation of the setting with support from your Line Manager, working within an agreed budget You will develop and maintain positive relationships with parents carers and work in partnership with them Essential Qualifications Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. Essential Experience At least 2 years experience in a childcare setting, working with children aged under 5 Experience in a leadership or management position, supervising staff Experience of developing and using administrative systems Experience of managing and organising own workload JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
This role is an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader in childcare to join us as aNursery Managerat our North Street Nursery in Bristol £43000 Salary working 40 hours per week Hourly Rate = £20.67 8 weeks holiday with Christmas & Bank Holidays Off Company Sick Pay Dependency Leave Pension contributions up to 9% Staff Bonus & Rewards Scheme Wagestream, to get power over your pay when you need it Free Staff Bus Travel Card Stay Safe, personal safety system Job Description Our Nursery Managers have overall responsibility for the day to day running of the setting. ? You will develop & maintain a high quality child-centered setting that is in line with the EYFS and any legal requirements. You willensure that the welfare of the children remains paramount and they are protected from risk of harm. You will lead, develop and encourage a good working team, providing professional support and guidance to all staff You will monitor the financial situation of the setting with support from your Line Manager, working within an agreed budget You will develop and maintain positive relationships with parents carers and work in partnership with them Essential Qualifications Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. Essential Experience At least 2 years experience in a childcare setting, working with children aged under 5 Experience in a leadership or management position, supervising staff Experience of developing and using administrative systems Experience of managing and organising own workload JBRP1_UKTJ
Jigsaw Pinner Nursery Room Leader Salary £28,745.60 Per Annum 40 hours per week all year round Monday to Friday. Jigsaw Pinner Day Nursery is a warm and welcoming setting located within the Pinner Free Church, just a short walk from Pinner Memorial Park and the West House & Health Robinson Museum. Its prime location makes it easy to find and access. Currently rated Good by Ofsted, Jigsaw Pinner offers a nurturing environment with three bright and spacious classrooms, as well as a large, all-weather, secluded outdoor area and a nature garden-perfect for children to explore and enjoy. We are currently seeking a dedicated Nursery Room Leader to join our team at Jigsaw Nursery School Pinner. Established in 1994 and recently acquired by Family First Day Nurseries, we are looking for someone passionate about early years education to help us continue delivering excellent care. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 Childcare Qualification and be able to commit to a full-time role 40 hours per week with flexible shifts between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of young children and be part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you! Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn upto £750 Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Career Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Transport Links We value the dedication and expertise of our Deputy Managers. To show our appreication for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we're excited to offer a £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus to all our Deputy Managers 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 recognised for your qualifciation and contributions. This bonus is based on a 40-hour week. As Room Leader, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development. Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality. Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency. Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff. Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times. Understand 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. As Room Leader, you will need: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential. Over 1 years' experience working in Early Years - Essential. Over 6 months' experience working 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. Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential. 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Ji gsaw Pinner 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.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Jigsaw Pinner Nursery Room Leader Salary £28,745.60 Per Annum 40 hours per week all year round Monday to Friday. Jigsaw Pinner Day Nursery is a warm and welcoming setting located within the Pinner Free Church, just a short walk from Pinner Memorial Park and the West House & Health Robinson Museum. Its prime location makes it easy to find and access. Currently rated Good by Ofsted, Jigsaw Pinner offers a nurturing environment with three bright and spacious classrooms, as well as a large, all-weather, secluded outdoor area and a nature garden-perfect for children to explore and enjoy. We are currently seeking a dedicated Nursery Room Leader to join our team at Jigsaw Nursery School Pinner. Established in 1994 and recently acquired by Family First Day Nurseries, we are looking for someone passionate about early years education to help us continue delivering excellent care. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 Childcare Qualification and be able to commit to a full-time role 40 hours per week with flexible shifts between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of young children and be part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you! Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn upto £750 Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Career Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Transport Links We value the dedication and expertise of our Deputy Managers. To show our appreication for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we're excited to offer a £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus to all our Deputy Managers 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 recognised for your qualifciation and contributions. This bonus is based on a 40-hour week. As Room Leader, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development. Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality. Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency. Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff. Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times. Understand 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. As Room Leader, you will need: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential. Over 1 years' experience working in Early Years - Essential. Over 6 months' experience working 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. Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential. 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Ji gsaw Pinner 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.
Family First Nursery Group
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
The Marlow Riley Park Day Nursery and Preschool Nursery Room Leader 40 hours per week Monday - Friday, All year round Salary: £28,995.20 £1,000 Joining Bonus The Marlow Riley Park is a warm and inviting nursery located in the heart of Marlow, housed within a beautifully converted Salvation Army Church. Recently refurbished, the nursery enjoys a prime location, just a stone's throw from Riley Park, the community library, and the scenic riverbank - the perfect spot for delightful duck-feeding adventures with the children. The nursery is easily accessible with excellent transport links, ensuring a convenient commute for staff and visitors alike. We are currently seeking a Room Leader to join our team. This full-time role requires working 40 hours per week, with shifts between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm. The ideal candidate will hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification. Please note, this is a year-round position, as the nursery operates throughout the year and is not term-time only. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £1,000 Joining Bonus £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus Referral programme: Refer a friend and earn upto £750 Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Excellent Transport Links As Room Leader, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times Understand 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. As Room Leader, you will need: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Over 6 months' experience working 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 Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. The Marlow Riley Park Day Nursery and Preschool 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.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
The Marlow Riley Park Day Nursery and Preschool Nursery Room Leader 40 hours per week Monday - Friday, All year round Salary: £28,995.20 £1,000 Joining Bonus The Marlow Riley Park is a warm and inviting nursery located in the heart of Marlow, housed within a beautifully converted Salvation Army Church. Recently refurbished, the nursery enjoys a prime location, just a stone's throw from Riley Park, the community library, and the scenic riverbank - the perfect spot for delightful duck-feeding adventures with the children. The nursery is easily accessible with excellent transport links, ensuring a convenient commute for staff and visitors alike. We are currently seeking a Room Leader to join our team. This full-time role requires working 40 hours per week, with shifts between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm. The ideal candidate will hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification. Please note, this is a year-round position, as the nursery operates throughout the year and is not term-time only. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £1,000 Joining Bonus £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus Referral programme: Refer a friend and earn upto £750 Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Excellent Transport Links As Room Leader, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times Understand 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. As Room Leader, you will need: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Over 6 months' experience working 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 Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. The Marlow Riley Park Day Nursery and Preschool 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.
Nursery Third in Charge - Cherrywood Nursery Location: Cemetery Pales, Pirbright, GU24 0JT Contract: Permanent 34 hours per week Hourly Rate: £13.72 Welcome Bonus: £1,000 (paid after 6 months) Qualification Bonus: £400 (paid after 6 months) Lead with Heart at Cherrywood Nursery Step into a leadership role where your experience and passion for early years education will truly shine. Cherrywood Nursery, located in the picturesque village of Pirbright, offers a modern, open-plan setting with exceptional facilities designed to spark curiosity and nurture development. Our standout features include: A calming sensory room and exciting soft play area Expansive outdoor gardens with a vegetable patch, sensory garden, and outdoor learning spaces A dedicated outdoor classroom with climbing frames Five age-specific rooms with tailored resources A cosy sleep room and modern changing/toileting facilities On-site kitchen with fresh, homemade meals prepared daily Why You'll Love Working With Us £1,000 Welcome Bonus - A warm and rewarding start £400 Qualification Bonus - Celebrate your Level 3 expertise after 6 months Generous Annual Leave - 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays Childcare Discount - 75% off nursery fees for your own children Health & Wellbeing Support - Confidential helpline access Career Development - Tailored training and clear progression pathways Pension Scheme - Competitive and secure Referral Bonuses - Help us grow and earn rewards Free Onsite Parking Team Events & Celebrations - Socials, team-building, and fun throughout the year Career Progression Opportunities - Within a supportive and forward-thinking nursery group Your Role as Nursery Third in Charge Lead by example, creating enriching experiences and environments for children Support the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of every child Guide and mentor staff, ensuring high-quality observations and learning journals via EyLog Promote a strong key person approach and help identify training needs Maintain accurate records using EyMan and ensure compliance with EYFS Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families at all times Act as a role model, demonstrating professionalism, consistency, and care Note: Duties may evolve to meet the needs of the nursery. What We're Looking For Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification - Essential 1+ year experience in Early Years - Essential 6+ months in a senior role - Desirable Knowledge of EYFS & Ofsted standards - Desirable Montessori experience - Desirable Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential ️ Safeguarding Commitment We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures. Ready to take the next step in your early years career? Apply now and become a key part of our Cherrywood family! Cherrywood 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.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Nursery Third in Charge - Cherrywood Nursery Location: Cemetery Pales, Pirbright, GU24 0JT Contract: Permanent 34 hours per week Hourly Rate: £13.72 Welcome Bonus: £1,000 (paid after 6 months) Qualification Bonus: £400 (paid after 6 months) Lead with Heart at Cherrywood Nursery Step into a leadership role where your experience and passion for early years education will truly shine. Cherrywood Nursery, located in the picturesque village of Pirbright, offers a modern, open-plan setting with exceptional facilities designed to spark curiosity and nurture development. Our standout features include: A calming sensory room and exciting soft play area Expansive outdoor gardens with a vegetable patch, sensory garden, and outdoor learning spaces A dedicated outdoor classroom with climbing frames Five age-specific rooms with tailored resources A cosy sleep room and modern changing/toileting facilities On-site kitchen with fresh, homemade meals prepared daily Why You'll Love Working With Us £1,000 Welcome Bonus - A warm and rewarding start £400 Qualification Bonus - Celebrate your Level 3 expertise after 6 months Generous Annual Leave - 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays Childcare Discount - 75% off nursery fees for your own children Health & Wellbeing Support - Confidential helpline access Career Development - Tailored training and clear progression pathways Pension Scheme - Competitive and secure Referral Bonuses - Help us grow and earn rewards Free Onsite Parking Team Events & Celebrations - Socials, team-building, and fun throughout the year Career Progression Opportunities - Within a supportive and forward-thinking nursery group Your Role as Nursery Third in Charge Lead by example, creating enriching experiences and environments for children Support the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of every child Guide and mentor staff, ensuring high-quality observations and learning journals via EyLog Promote a strong key person approach and help identify training needs Maintain accurate records using EyMan and ensure compliance with EYFS Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families at all times Act as a role model, demonstrating professionalism, consistency, and care Note: Duties may evolve to meet the needs of the nursery. What We're Looking For Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification - Essential 1+ year experience in Early Years - Essential 6+ months in a senior role - Desirable Knowledge of EYFS & Ofsted standards - Desirable Montessori experience - Desirable Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential ️ Safeguarding Commitment We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures. Ready to take the next step in your early years career? Apply now and become a key part of our Cherrywood family! Cherrywood 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.
Acre Wood Day Nursery Room Leader - Babies (0-18 months) Full Time 40 Hours Per Week Salary: £28,267.20 per annum + £750 joining bonus + 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, we're excited to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition bonus to all our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries. Level 3 Childcare Qualification essential Acre Wood Day Nursery are looking for a Room Leader to come and join the Baby Room team working with our 0-18 month old children. Our baby room has up to 9 children per day and as a leader within our team you will be working alongside passionate, friendly and welcoming staff. Our Baby Room has a total of 3 members of who work with our children and families on a personal, bespoke basis ensuring all children can flourish and achieve in our care. What our parents say: "My daughter absolutely loves it there! The staff is super friendly and really make it feel like a second home for the children. They have fun activities that keep her engaged, and I love seeing her come home excited about what she learned." Our nursery is open from 7.30am-6.00pm - Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year and your shift pattern would be between these 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 development Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times Understand 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 - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Over 6 months' experience working 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 Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential Why 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 holidays Employee discount / Childcare: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Health & wellbeing programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available and mental health first aid trained staff. Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Company Pension Scheme Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and if they are successful receive a cash bonus. On-Site Parking / Free Parking 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Acre Wood 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.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Acre Wood Day Nursery Room Leader - Babies (0-18 months) Full Time 40 Hours Per Week Salary: £28,267.20 per annum + £750 joining bonus + 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, we're excited to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition bonus to all our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries. Level 3 Childcare Qualification essential Acre Wood Day Nursery are looking for a Room Leader to come and join the Baby Room team working with our 0-18 month old children. Our baby room has up to 9 children per day and as a leader within our team you will be working alongside passionate, friendly and welcoming staff. Our Baby Room has a total of 3 members of who work with our children and families on a personal, bespoke basis ensuring all children can flourish and achieve in our care. What our parents say: "My daughter absolutely loves it there! The staff is super friendly and really make it feel like a second home for the children. They have fun activities that keep her engaged, and I love seeing her come home excited about what she learned." Our nursery is open from 7.30am-6.00pm - Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year and your shift pattern would be between these 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 development Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times Understand 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 - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Over 6 months' experience working 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 Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential Why 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 holidays Employee discount / Childcare: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Health & wellbeing programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available and mental health first aid trained staff. Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Company Pension Scheme Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and if they are successful receive a cash bonus. On-Site Parking / Free Parking 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Acre Wood 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.
KEY DUTIES To assist in ensuring that all children attending the nursery are kept safe and receive rich and stimulating play experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development In the absence of the manager to undertake the overall day-today management of the nursery, including after school club, breakfast club, holiday club, drop in services and any other supplementary services. To assist the manager in ensuring that all legislation in relation to registration with regulatory bodies, special needs, child protection and Health and Safety is complied with and that company policies and procedures are adhered. To work as an effective deputy manager to deliver a high quality, education and care centred service that meet the needs of children and their families Support the manager to ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the outstanding requirements of OFSTED and the Early Years Foundation Stage. Develop strong parent partnerships to ensure high quality of care and children and parent satisfaction. To support team across all our settings, activities, services, including after-school club, breakfast club, drop in centres, holiday club, fundraising events, parents evening and other activities. To actively promote and implement the nurserys vision, with a clear focus on childrens achievement. To redevelop regular activity plans to encourage childrens learning through play, by providing a stimulating and enabling environment, which enables all children to develop to their full potential. To provide a welcoming and aesthetically pleasing environment which fully reflects, values and respects the ethnic, cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds of the children and families attending the setting or living within the local community. To take responsibility for the planning and preparation of all the rooms and the outside areas, using observation of children and evaluation of the provision to ensure all play areas fully enhance childrens learning and interests and are effectively risk assessed. To have key worker for a group of children, as agreed by the Nursery Manager, ensuring that each child has access to a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum. To implement a high quality planned curriculum, in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage, to encourage, learning and understanding through play activities and to ensure a well-planned, safe and learning environment. To carry out high quality written and photographic observations, planning and assessments using the EYFS development matters bandings, identifying next steps for childrens learning. Ensure childrens learning journals are kept up to date and regular reports are written to ensure effective communication with colleagues and parents. To work in partnership with internal and external professionals and agencies to ensure key information is shared to support the needs of the children and families within the setting. To work in partnership with local schools and settings to share good quality information and ensure children experience smooth transitions. To undertake risk assessments on a daily basis and ensure relevant action is taken to minimise, reduce or remove risks to children. To clear and tidy the inside and outside play areas at the end of activities or the end of the day. To maintain high professional standards to ensure childrens individual needs, dietary needs, and personal care is met at all times and information is shared fully. To share responsibility for preparing and serving snacks and light meals/breakfasts for children, adhering to hygiene regulations. To ensure telephone enquiries, correspondence and visitors are dealt with appropriately. Management Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development. To support the staff to understand and implement the Early Years Learning Goals. Ensure full and concise record is kept and all achievements are recorded for all the children and all necessary targets are pin pointed, demonstrating how to profile children to encourage further development records. Ensure staff coached to document observations on each childs progress, identify achievements, opportunities for progression and development. Support the managers across both nurseries to manage staff rota and have set lunch breaks for fairness and to ensure the nursery is not understaffed at any time. Ensure all the staff have set time allocated to update learning journals on a weekly bases. Support the manager to maintain a database of Bank staff to support the team during staff shortages. To actively promote all childrens services and oversee marketing and outreach in the local community. Human Resource Support the nursery manager with staff issues such as performance, grievances, investigations, disciplinary matters, absence management, flexible working, sick leave, return to work interviews and informal conversations. Maintain accurate staff personnel files in the Head office and in the nursery, ensuring all suitability checks and evidence of paperwork are in place. Finance Collect parents fees and monitor debts in accordance with our terms and condition and financial procedure. Support the manager by ensuring all relevant data such as: administrative, finance and information relevant to parents are collated on a daily bases and inputted onto the Abacus Nursery Management system. Support the manager to monitor all expenditure. Identify efficiencies to ensure expenses are kept to a minimal. Operate a full cost recovery structure for all activities and services. Policies and Procedures Support the manager to implement all nursery policies Supervise the administration of all medication within the nursery ensuring the medicine policy is followed at all times. Ensure all medical forms are fully completed and signed by parents. Ensure QCCAs procedures manuals are followed, specifically Childcare, Employee Handbook, HR Guide, Health and Safety, Training and Finance. Health & Safety Lead the responsibility for Health, Safety and Cleanliness throughout nursery To undertake regular risk assessments, To monitor all child protection issues and keep a log of any accident or incident. To arrange for effective and regular waste removal. To ensure that all front-line staff maintain the personal hygiene of children Operate the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the bedding, nappy changing and food services areas To ensure that the preparation and cleanliness of nursery playrooms, bedding, nappy-changing room, food-serving areas and equipment is carried out in accordance with set policies and procedures To maintain proper emergency and security procedures including the registration and collection of children. Adhere and promote the emergency and security procedures, e.g. fire procedures, routines for dropping of and collecting children and marking the register. To be responsible for recording accidents in the accident book. Security & Equipment Support the manager to maintain an inventory of all resources available Ensure care, maintenance and security of all equipment and toys General Action and monitor all child protection issues, parent issues, complaints and accidents to ensure that remedial action is taken immediately, liaising with the Nursery Managers. Ensure that following any OFSTED visits, any recommendations made by the inspectors are set as target for the nursery to achieve. Ensure nursery menus are followed and the fresh food is readily available, ensure the highest standards of food hygiene at all times. Ensure snack and lunch is not ordered in excess and that the costs is recovered from parents. Review and monitor occupancy levels to ensure they are maintained to maximum capacity. To ensure that the nursery is fully properly equipped and ensure that orders are generated on time Be fully conversant with all operational systems To offer an equal opportunities service with regard to race, gender, culture, faith and/or disability To undertake any additional tasks related to the effective delivery of the Childrens Services from the senior managers. no agencies please "We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of babies, toddlers and young children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references before appointment." JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
KEY DUTIES To assist in ensuring that all children attending the nursery are kept safe and receive rich and stimulating play experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development In the absence of the manager to undertake the overall day-today management of the nursery, including after school club, breakfast club, holiday club, drop in services and any other supplementary services. To assist the manager in ensuring that all legislation in relation to registration with regulatory bodies, special needs, child protection and Health and Safety is complied with and that company policies and procedures are adhered. To work as an effective deputy manager to deliver a high quality, education and care centred service that meet the needs of children and their families Support the manager to ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the outstanding requirements of OFSTED and the Early Years Foundation Stage. Develop strong parent partnerships to ensure high quality of care and children and parent satisfaction. To support team across all our settings, activities, services, including after-school club, breakfast club, drop in centres, holiday club, fundraising events, parents evening and other activities. To actively promote and implement the nurserys vision, with a clear focus on childrens achievement. To redevelop regular activity plans to encourage childrens learning through play, by providing a stimulating and enabling environment, which enables all children to develop to their full potential. To provide a welcoming and aesthetically pleasing environment which fully reflects, values and respects the ethnic, cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds of the children and families attending the setting or living within the local community. To take responsibility for the planning and preparation of all the rooms and the outside areas, using observation of children and evaluation of the provision to ensure all play areas fully enhance childrens learning and interests and are effectively risk assessed. To have key worker for a group of children, as agreed by the Nursery Manager, ensuring that each child has access to a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum. To implement a high quality planned curriculum, in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage, to encourage, learning and understanding through play activities and to ensure a well-planned, safe and learning environment. To carry out high quality written and photographic observations, planning and assessments using the EYFS development matters bandings, identifying next steps for childrens learning. Ensure childrens learning journals are kept up to date and regular reports are written to ensure effective communication with colleagues and parents. To work in partnership with internal and external professionals and agencies to ensure key information is shared to support the needs of the children and families within the setting. To work in partnership with local schools and settings to share good quality information and ensure children experience smooth transitions. To undertake risk assessments on a daily basis and ensure relevant action is taken to minimise, reduce or remove risks to children. To clear and tidy the inside and outside play areas at the end of activities or the end of the day. To maintain high professional standards to ensure childrens individual needs, dietary needs, and personal care is met at all times and information is shared fully. To share responsibility for preparing and serving snacks and light meals/breakfasts for children, adhering to hygiene regulations. To ensure telephone enquiries, correspondence and visitors are dealt with appropriately. Management Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development. To support the staff to understand and implement the Early Years Learning Goals. Ensure full and concise record is kept and all achievements are recorded for all the children and all necessary targets are pin pointed, demonstrating how to profile children to encourage further development records. Ensure staff coached to document observations on each childs progress, identify achievements, opportunities for progression and development. Support the managers across both nurseries to manage staff rota and have set lunch breaks for fairness and to ensure the nursery is not understaffed at any time. Ensure all the staff have set time allocated to update learning journals on a weekly bases. Support the manager to maintain a database of Bank staff to support the team during staff shortages. To actively promote all childrens services and oversee marketing and outreach in the local community. Human Resource Support the nursery manager with staff issues such as performance, grievances, investigations, disciplinary matters, absence management, flexible working, sick leave, return to work interviews and informal conversations. Maintain accurate staff personnel files in the Head office and in the nursery, ensuring all suitability checks and evidence of paperwork are in place. Finance Collect parents fees and monitor debts in accordance with our terms and condition and financial procedure. Support the manager by ensuring all relevant data such as: administrative, finance and information relevant to parents are collated on a daily bases and inputted onto the Abacus Nursery Management system. Support the manager to monitor all expenditure. Identify efficiencies to ensure expenses are kept to a minimal. Operate a full cost recovery structure for all activities and services. Policies and Procedures Support the manager to implement all nursery policies Supervise the administration of all medication within the nursery ensuring the medicine policy is followed at all times. Ensure all medical forms are fully completed and signed by parents. Ensure QCCAs procedures manuals are followed, specifically Childcare, Employee Handbook, HR Guide, Health and Safety, Training and Finance. Health & Safety Lead the responsibility for Health, Safety and Cleanliness throughout nursery To undertake regular risk assessments, To monitor all child protection issues and keep a log of any accident or incident. To arrange for effective and regular waste removal. To ensure that all front-line staff maintain the personal hygiene of children Operate the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the bedding, nappy changing and food services areas To ensure that the preparation and cleanliness of nursery playrooms, bedding, nappy-changing room, food-serving areas and equipment is carried out in accordance with set policies and procedures To maintain proper emergency and security procedures including the registration and collection of children. Adhere and promote the emergency and security procedures, e.g. fire procedures, routines for dropping of and collecting children and marking the register. To be responsible for recording accidents in the accident book. Security & Equipment Support the manager to maintain an inventory of all resources available Ensure care, maintenance and security of all equipment and toys General Action and monitor all child protection issues, parent issues, complaints and accidents to ensure that remedial action is taken immediately, liaising with the Nursery Managers. Ensure that following any OFSTED visits, any recommendations made by the inspectors are set as target for the nursery to achieve. Ensure nursery menus are followed and the fresh food is readily available, ensure the highest standards of food hygiene at all times. Ensure snack and lunch is not ordered in excess and that the costs is recovered from parents. Review and monitor occupancy levels to ensure they are maintained to maximum capacity. To ensure that the nursery is fully properly equipped and ensure that orders are generated on time Be fully conversant with all operational systems To offer an equal opportunities service with regard to race, gender, culture, faith and/or disability To undertake any additional tasks related to the effective delivery of the Childrens Services from the senior managers. no agencies please "We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of babies, toddlers and young children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references before appointment." JBRP1_UKTJ
Family First Nursery Group
Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire
Cherrygrove Nursery Room Leader Salary - £29,194.10 per annum 42.5 hours per week. Cherrygrove 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. We 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 nursery's 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. If 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! Join Our Passionate Early Years Team - And Get More Than a Job! We 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. 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, Free Gym Membership for 12 months - Stay active, reduce stress and keep your energy up with access to a local gym, or Holiday Voucher - Recieve £750 holiday voucher on your 1st anniversary to help you unwind and recharge - because you deserve it. In 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. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus Referral programme: Refer a friend and earn upto £750 Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Career Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Excellent Transport Links and Free Onsite Parking As Room Leader, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development. Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality. Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency. Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff. Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times. Understand 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. As Room Leader, you will need: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential. Over 1 years' experience working in Early Years - Essential. Over 6 months' experience working 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. Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential. 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Cherrygrove 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
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Cherrygrove Nursery Room Leader Salary - £29,194.10 per annum 42.5 hours per week. Cherrygrove 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. We 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 nursery's 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. If 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! Join Our Passionate Early Years Team - And Get More Than a Job! We 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. 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, Free Gym Membership for 12 months - Stay active, reduce stress and keep your energy up with access to a local gym, or Holiday Voucher - Recieve £750 holiday voucher on your 1st anniversary to help you unwind and recharge - because you deserve it. In 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. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus Referral programme: Refer a friend and earn upto £750 Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Career Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Excellent Transport Links and Free Onsite Parking As Room Leader, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development. Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality. Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency. Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff. Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times. Understand 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. As Room Leader, you will need: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential. Over 1 years' experience working in Early Years - Essential. Over 6 months' experience working 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. Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential. 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Cherrygrove 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
Family First Nursery Group
Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
The Beaconsfield Day Nursery and Pre-School Nursery Room Leader - Preschool Room 40 hours per week Salary £29,536 per annum depending on qualifications and experience Full and Relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification £1,000 Welcome Bonus! - To give you a warm welcome to the team, we are offering a £1,000 joining bonus to all qualified practitioners who join our team at The New Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool Beaconsfield Day Nursery is a welcoming and vibrant nursery nestled in the heart of Beaconsfield. Conveniently located with easy access from the A335 and close to the M40 junction , we also offer ample onsite and street parking. Additionally, the nursery is just a short distance from Beaconsfield Train Station, making it easily accessible for our dedicated team. Our nursery features spacious, bright, and airy rooms, along with a large, fully equipped garden complete with a mud kitchen. Each room has direct access to the garden, with a separate area specifically for our baby room. We pride ourselves on offering a rich variety of extracurricular activities and regular outings in the local community, providing children with engaging opportunities for imaginative and real-world play to foster their growth and development. We are currently looking for a Level 3 Room Leader to join our team in the Preschool Room. This is a full-time role, offering 40 hours per week with flexible shift patterns between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM . A full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification is required. Please note, this is a year-round position, as the nursery operates throughout the year and is not term-time only. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £1,000 Welcome Bonus £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Referall Programme: refer a friend and recieve a bonus of upto £750 Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Onsite Free Parking and Transport Links As Room Leader, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times Understand 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. As Room Leader, you will need: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Over 6 months' experience working 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 Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. The Beaconsfield Day Nursery and Preschool 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. INDR3
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
The Beaconsfield Day Nursery and Pre-School Nursery Room Leader - Preschool Room 40 hours per week Salary £29,536 per annum depending on qualifications and experience Full and Relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification £1,000 Welcome Bonus! - To give you a warm welcome to the team, we are offering a £1,000 joining bonus to all qualified practitioners who join our team at The New Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool Beaconsfield Day Nursery is a welcoming and vibrant nursery nestled in the heart of Beaconsfield. Conveniently located with easy access from the A335 and close to the M40 junction , we also offer ample onsite and street parking. Additionally, the nursery is just a short distance from Beaconsfield Train Station, making it easily accessible for our dedicated team. Our nursery features spacious, bright, and airy rooms, along with a large, fully equipped garden complete with a mud kitchen. Each room has direct access to the garden, with a separate area specifically for our baby room. We pride ourselves on offering a rich variety of extracurricular activities and regular outings in the local community, providing children with engaging opportunities for imaginative and real-world play to foster their growth and development. We are currently looking for a Level 3 Room Leader to join our team in the Preschool Room. This is a full-time role, offering 40 hours per week with flexible shift patterns between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM . A full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification is required. Please note, this is a year-round position, as the nursery operates throughout the year and is not term-time only. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £1,000 Welcome Bonus £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Referall Programme: refer a friend and recieve a bonus of upto £750 Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Onsite Free Parking and Transport Links As Room Leader, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times Understand 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. As Room Leader, you will need: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Over 6 months' experience working 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 Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. The Beaconsfield Day Nursery and Preschool 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. INDR3
Matron Uppingham School, founded in 1584, is a leading co-educational independent boarding school. Its 800 pupils, aged 13-18, are accommodated in 15 boarding houses, taught by more than 20 academic departments, and participate in numerous co-curricular including sports, music, and drama. The academic programme is supported by business units responsible for marketing, estates, finance, human resources, IT, catering, cleaning, health and safety, and the School's trading subsidiary. The School employs more than 600 staff. Job Purpose Alongside the housemaster/mistress to assist in the pastoral care, health care and general well-being of pupils in the boarding house. Ensure required customer service standards within the boarding house are met by other school wide service departments. Your accountabilities • Safeguarding• Pastoral care• Health Care Duties• House Management Duties• Regulatory Compliance: General Duties • Actively supervise the house/pupils when acting as the lead adult.• To ensure there is an effective handover when matron responsibilities for the house are transferred during the day/week.• To ensure effective handover of information at the end of the working day to assist the housemaster/mistress and/or deputy housemaster/mistress and/or tutor in their management of the house/pupils.• To attend training and professional development courses as appropriate.• To support the housemaster/mistress with house administration.• To act as the House Fire Officer in the absence of the housemaster/mistress and deputy housemaster/mistress and to manage the Fire Evacuation of the building, as set out in the School's Fire Safety Policy.• To monitor access for visitors including contractors to the house.• To assist in the organisation of house events as directed by the housemaster/mistress• To attend house social events (which may be out of normal working hours) as directed by the housemaster/mistress• To liaise with the Matron Manager and Assistant Head of Pastoral on any matters relating to the discharge of a matron's responsibilities.• To undertake any reasonable request from the housemaster/mistress, Matron Manager or Assistant Head Pastoral. Person specification The selection of candidates for short-listing will be based on this specification, and candidates should bear this in mind when preparing their application and completing the application form. Qualifications • Minimum requirement of education to secondary level(Essential)• Hold a UK driving licence and, preferably, their own car. (Desirable)• Practice Certificate within Boarding standards / Child Care or equivalent.(Desirable)• Experience providing residential care.(Desirable)• First Aid qualification (Desirable)• ELSA (Desirable)• MHFA(Desirable) Skills and experience • Strong administration skills (Essential)• Able to communicate on many levels in a variety of ways (Essential)• Active listening and observational skills (Essential)• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Essential)• Previous experience of boarding schools (Desirable)• Experience of dealing with young people (Essential)• Confident in delivering pastoral activities to groups and individuals (Desirable)• Ability to multi-task (Essential) Benefits • 50% Contribution towards premiums for the school's private health scheme• Discount on School fees• Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham• 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham staff• Westfield healthcare• Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants• Contributory pension scheme• Employee Assistance Programme• In house Occupational Health Service• Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)• Free staff lunches during term-time• Free annual Flu vaccinations• Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances• Cycle to Work scheme• 10% discount on all purchases at Esquiress Uppingham• Recognised as a "Disability Confident" employer• Recognised as a "Mindful" employer Safeguarding and Child Protection The post-holder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding (child protection) Policy at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School they must report any concerns to the School's Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or to the Headmaster. Location : Uppingham Contract Type : Permanent Hours: Multiple weekly hours available ranging from 12 hours per week - 37.25 hours per week. Start and Finish times vary between 7.30am - 7pm Salary : £7,709.94 - £21,613.55 per annum Closing date : 7th DecemberInterviews will take place in the week commencing 8th December You may also have experience in the following: Health care, Nursing, School Nurse, House matron, Boarding House Matron, Boarding School, Independent School, Pastoral Care. REF-
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Matron Uppingham School, founded in 1584, is a leading co-educational independent boarding school. Its 800 pupils, aged 13-18, are accommodated in 15 boarding houses, taught by more than 20 academic departments, and participate in numerous co-curricular including sports, music, and drama. The academic programme is supported by business units responsible for marketing, estates, finance, human resources, IT, catering, cleaning, health and safety, and the School's trading subsidiary. The School employs more than 600 staff. Job Purpose Alongside the housemaster/mistress to assist in the pastoral care, health care and general well-being of pupils in the boarding house. Ensure required customer service standards within the boarding house are met by other school wide service departments. Your accountabilities • Safeguarding• Pastoral care• Health Care Duties• House Management Duties• Regulatory Compliance: General Duties • Actively supervise the house/pupils when acting as the lead adult.• To ensure there is an effective handover when matron responsibilities for the house are transferred during the day/week.• To ensure effective handover of information at the end of the working day to assist the housemaster/mistress and/or deputy housemaster/mistress and/or tutor in their management of the house/pupils.• To attend training and professional development courses as appropriate.• To support the housemaster/mistress with house administration.• To act as the House Fire Officer in the absence of the housemaster/mistress and deputy housemaster/mistress and to manage the Fire Evacuation of the building, as set out in the School's Fire Safety Policy.• To monitor access for visitors including contractors to the house.• To assist in the organisation of house events as directed by the housemaster/mistress• To attend house social events (which may be out of normal working hours) as directed by the housemaster/mistress• To liaise with the Matron Manager and Assistant Head of Pastoral on any matters relating to the discharge of a matron's responsibilities.• To undertake any reasonable request from the housemaster/mistress, Matron Manager or Assistant Head Pastoral. Person specification The selection of candidates for short-listing will be based on this specification, and candidates should bear this in mind when preparing their application and completing the application form. Qualifications • Minimum requirement of education to secondary level(Essential)• Hold a UK driving licence and, preferably, their own car. (Desirable)• Practice Certificate within Boarding standards / Child Care or equivalent.(Desirable)• Experience providing residential care.(Desirable)• First Aid qualification (Desirable)• ELSA (Desirable)• MHFA(Desirable) Skills and experience • Strong administration skills (Essential)• Able to communicate on many levels in a variety of ways (Essential)• Active listening and observational skills (Essential)• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Essential)• Previous experience of boarding schools (Desirable)• Experience of dealing with young people (Essential)• Confident in delivering pastoral activities to groups and individuals (Desirable)• Ability to multi-task (Essential) Benefits • 50% Contribution towards premiums for the school's private health scheme• Discount on School fees• Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham• 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham staff• Westfield healthcare• Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants• Contributory pension scheme• Employee Assistance Programme• In house Occupational Health Service• Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)• Free staff lunches during term-time• Free annual Flu vaccinations• Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances• Cycle to Work scheme• 10% discount on all purchases at Esquiress Uppingham• Recognised as a "Disability Confident" employer• Recognised as a "Mindful" employer Safeguarding and Child Protection The post-holder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding (child protection) Policy at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School they must report any concerns to the School's Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or to the Headmaster. Location : Uppingham Contract Type : Permanent Hours: Multiple weekly hours available ranging from 12 hours per week - 37.25 hours per week. Start and Finish times vary between 7.30am - 7pm Salary : £7,709.94 - £21,613.55 per annum Closing date : 7th DecemberInterviews will take place in the week commencing 8th December You may also have experience in the following: Health care, Nursing, School Nurse, House matron, Boarding House Matron, Boarding School, Independent School, Pastoral Care. REF-
Quest Search and Selection is currently looking for Head of Buying to oversee our Private Label portfolio for Home, building and managing a high-performing range of products such as Tableware / Dining Essentials, Home Furnishings, Toys & Nursery. The ideal candidate will bring solid experience in own-brand development-from initial concept and sourcing through to launch-ensuring each product enhances our brand identity and supports overall category growth. The company we are partnering with operates globally, in the omnichannel space and is currently expanding & is looking for someone to lead their non-food category team. The roles & responsibilities of this Head of Buying - Toys & nursey role: Develop and execute the private label strategy, building a competitive and customer-focused own-brand assortment. Lead end-to-end product development, from concept and supplier sourcing to packaging, quality control, and launch. Manage suppliers to ensure strong cost, quality, lead times, and compliance with sustainability standards. Optimise pricing and margins to deliver profitable growth and a compelling customer offer. Partner with marketing to define brand positioning and launch plans that drive awareness and loyalty. Use data, insights, and market trends to identify opportunities and improve performance. Oversee forecasting, stock management, and promotional planning across the category. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth execution throughout the product lifecycle. Drive innovation, continuously enhancing products, packaging, and propositions. The qualifications of this Head of Buying - Toys & nursey Role: Must have 8 - 10-year experience where you are at a senior, manager, lead or head of level you must have experience in a leadership capacity and scaling up teams Experience within one of more of the Home, (home accessories/ furnishing or home textiles etc) That you have extensive experience within the UK Retail and eCommerce markets. Experience in Private Label / Own Brand and eCommerce brand management. Proven success in product development, supplier sourcing, and full NPD cycles. Strong commercial judgement, balancing cost, quality, and brand value to maximise margins. Skilled in negotiation, relationship management, and project delivery. Data-driven mindset with the ability to turn insights into action. Entrepreneurial and adaptable in fast-paced environments. The benefits for this Head of Buying - Toys & nursey Role: Market leading salary, within an early to mid, 6 figure salary. Great head office environment - between 3-5 days in the office. Bonus Month travel Allowance Laptop A diverse, inclusive work environment, where you can make a significant impact An exciting chance to shape category strategy and drive growth for a fast-moving e-commerce business, if you have the right experience for the role of Head of Buying - Toys & nursey , please do apply to reference JO-09/C We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Quest Search and Selection is currently looking for Head of Buying to oversee our Private Label portfolio for Home, building and managing a high-performing range of products such as Tableware / Dining Essentials, Home Furnishings, Toys & Nursery. The ideal candidate will bring solid experience in own-brand development-from initial concept and sourcing through to launch-ensuring each product enhances our brand identity and supports overall category growth. The company we are partnering with operates globally, in the omnichannel space and is currently expanding & is looking for someone to lead their non-food category team. The roles & responsibilities of this Head of Buying - Toys & nursey role: Develop and execute the private label strategy, building a competitive and customer-focused own-brand assortment. Lead end-to-end product development, from concept and supplier sourcing to packaging, quality control, and launch. Manage suppliers to ensure strong cost, quality, lead times, and compliance with sustainability standards. Optimise pricing and margins to deliver profitable growth and a compelling customer offer. Partner with marketing to define brand positioning and launch plans that drive awareness and loyalty. Use data, insights, and market trends to identify opportunities and improve performance. Oversee forecasting, stock management, and promotional planning across the category. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth execution throughout the product lifecycle. Drive innovation, continuously enhancing products, packaging, and propositions. The qualifications of this Head of Buying - Toys & nursey Role: Must have 8 - 10-year experience where you are at a senior, manager, lead or head of level you must have experience in a leadership capacity and scaling up teams Experience within one of more of the Home, (home accessories/ furnishing or home textiles etc) That you have extensive experience within the UK Retail and eCommerce markets. Experience in Private Label / Own Brand and eCommerce brand management. Proven success in product development, supplier sourcing, and full NPD cycles. Strong commercial judgement, balancing cost, quality, and brand value to maximise margins. Skilled in negotiation, relationship management, and project delivery. Data-driven mindset with the ability to turn insights into action. Entrepreneurial and adaptable in fast-paced environments. The benefits for this Head of Buying - Toys & nursey Role: Market leading salary, within an early to mid, 6 figure salary. Great head office environment - between 3-5 days in the office. Bonus Month travel Allowance Laptop A diverse, inclusive work environment, where you can make a significant impact An exciting chance to shape category strategy and drive growth for a fast-moving e-commerce business, if you have the right experience for the role of Head of Buying - Toys & nursey , please do apply to reference JO-09/C We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Little Barn Owls Nursery & Farm School
Horsham, Sussex
Our Award Winning Nursery Group based in West Sussex were recently crowned winners of the Nursery World Award for Enabling Environments 2024! _ What does this role require? _ Little Barn Owls Nursery and Farm School is a 120-place nursery comprising four age-grouped rooms for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We require someone with a minimum of two years' experience as a Room Leader, with experience leading and inspiring a team to success. We currently have a Room Leader positions available within our nursery's 50 place Pre-School. You will need strong leadership skills with the ability to positively inspire others and work collaboratively with your team to provide a safe, stimulating and secure environment for all children in your care. You'll need to have a passion for providing high-quality care and education for children, as well as being a team player. Above all, you'll need to be FUN, full of energy and enthusiastic with the desire to inspire those around you to collectively strive for excellence. Other key attributes include: Critical and creative thinker who welcomes a challenge and thrives on problem-solving An inspirational leader with high impact, professionalism and credibility Robust and commercially astute - commercially and cost-conscious with the ability to ensure results are achieved through innovation that adds value and gives a return on investment Able to communicate effectively at all levels (parents, children, colleagues and senior management) Strong interpersonal, influencing and presentation skills Naturally proactive and keen to add value A minimum of Level 3 in Childcare and Education. _ The role of the Room Leader _ In this role, you will be a Room Leader based in our Toddler or Pre-School Room, with responsibilities which include coordinating your team throughout the day, delivering engaging and educational activities for children to support their development and supporting staff to create a positive and inspiring learning environment. You'll need to be willing to take part in regular training and professional development sessions - we have a passion for CPD, and there are plenty of opportunities for all employees to take part and extend their knowledge and development. You'll build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, role-modelling key Parent Partnership skills to your team, ensuring a good connection between home and nursery. All leaders within Little Barn Owls are expected to play an active role in our nursery's growth and development plan Working as part of a team alongside Managers, Pedagogical Coordinators, Atelieristas, and Educators, you'll need organisational skills and a passion for delivering high standards to collaboratively strive for excellence. Our nurseries are predominantly child-led and our curriculum is emergent, so you'll need to think on your feet and be in tune with children to extend their learning in the moment. With the new Little Barn Owls Training Academy, all employees will enrol onto our in-house training and development programme, specially designed for Outstanding Early Years Educators. As part of your programme, you will complete 12 self-evidenced units, supported by a 1:1 mentor. Upon completion of 3 month induction build your own salary with the LBO Training Academy Important information: Our nurseries operate 51 weeks per year, 7.30 am - 6 pm Monday-Friday. We are not currently able to offer school hours or term-time only positions. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, colour, religious belief, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We are committed to safeguarding our children and staff. You will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and suitable references. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent _ Benefits of a Little Barn Owls Career _ _ Industry leading salaries, reward and recognition programme. _ _ ALL EXPENSES PAID international CPD for qualified staff._ _ 80% childcare discount _ _Seasonal bonuses_ Little Barn Owls Nursery, The Orchard is situated directly on the Sussex Downs Link, surrounded by open fields. Our spacious garden is home to Vinnie and Barney the miniature donkeys, and their free roaming Farm School Friends of the two and for legged variety! Our innovative and creative _ Reggio Emilia inspired, Forest and Farm School Nursery Group _has been recognised for their approach to Early Years Education around the world. Nurturing confident, caring and curious children is our passion and our promise. We have four INCREDIBLE and unique nurseries. We employ professional artists in each nursery to work with children, enabling their enquiring minds to develop, in dedicated creative studios which are called Ateliers. Awarded Nursery World's UK Nursery Group of the Year 2020 Awarded UK Nursery of the Year 2015 Our fantastic benefits package includes: _Up to £1000 joiner's bonus (on successful completion of probation)_ Amazing all expenses paid international breaks to inspire our qualified Educators and Artists A huge reduction of 80% off childcare fees A Christmas shopping loyalty bonus Regular monetary reward and recognition schemes Wellbeing centre which includes employee contributed Healthcare Cash plan and access to Employee Assistance Programme. The option of buying and selling annual leave SmartSpending - discounts and money off over 800 retailers and suppliers Caring, supportive environment and culture Generous holiday entitlement of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays Long service rewards of £1000 Working alongside professional expert consultants Team building fun days, meals out, and social events Career progression Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £28,000.00-£36,000.00 per year Benefits: Childcare Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free parking On-site parking Sick pay Licence/Certification: Early Years Qualification 3 and above? (required) Work Location: In person
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Our Award Winning Nursery Group based in West Sussex were recently crowned winners of the Nursery World Award for Enabling Environments 2024! _ What does this role require? _ Little Barn Owls Nursery and Farm School is a 120-place nursery comprising four age-grouped rooms for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We require someone with a minimum of two years' experience as a Room Leader, with experience leading and inspiring a team to success. We currently have a Room Leader positions available within our nursery's 50 place Pre-School. You will need strong leadership skills with the ability to positively inspire others and work collaboratively with your team to provide a safe, stimulating and secure environment for all children in your care. You'll need to have a passion for providing high-quality care and education for children, as well as being a team player. Above all, you'll need to be FUN, full of energy and enthusiastic with the desire to inspire those around you to collectively strive for excellence. Other key attributes include: Critical and creative thinker who welcomes a challenge and thrives on problem-solving An inspirational leader with high impact, professionalism and credibility Robust and commercially astute - commercially and cost-conscious with the ability to ensure results are achieved through innovation that adds value and gives a return on investment Able to communicate effectively at all levels (parents, children, colleagues and senior management) Strong interpersonal, influencing and presentation skills Naturally proactive and keen to add value A minimum of Level 3 in Childcare and Education. _ The role of the Room Leader _ In this role, you will be a Room Leader based in our Toddler or Pre-School Room, with responsibilities which include coordinating your team throughout the day, delivering engaging and educational activities for children to support their development and supporting staff to create a positive and inspiring learning environment. You'll need to be willing to take part in regular training and professional development sessions - we have a passion for CPD, and there are plenty of opportunities for all employees to take part and extend their knowledge and development. You'll build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, role-modelling key Parent Partnership skills to your team, ensuring a good connection between home and nursery. All leaders within Little Barn Owls are expected to play an active role in our nursery's growth and development plan Working as part of a team alongside Managers, Pedagogical Coordinators, Atelieristas, and Educators, you'll need organisational skills and a passion for delivering high standards to collaboratively strive for excellence. Our nurseries are predominantly child-led and our curriculum is emergent, so you'll need to think on your feet and be in tune with children to extend their learning in the moment. With the new Little Barn Owls Training Academy, all employees will enrol onto our in-house training and development programme, specially designed for Outstanding Early Years Educators. As part of your programme, you will complete 12 self-evidenced units, supported by a 1:1 mentor. Upon completion of 3 month induction build your own salary with the LBO Training Academy Important information: Our nurseries operate 51 weeks per year, 7.30 am - 6 pm Monday-Friday. We are not currently able to offer school hours or term-time only positions. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, colour, religious belief, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We are committed to safeguarding our children and staff. You will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and suitable references. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent _ Benefits of a Little Barn Owls Career _ _ Industry leading salaries, reward and recognition programme. _ _ ALL EXPENSES PAID international CPD for qualified staff._ _ 80% childcare discount _ _Seasonal bonuses_ Little Barn Owls Nursery, The Orchard is situated directly on the Sussex Downs Link, surrounded by open fields. Our spacious garden is home to Vinnie and Barney the miniature donkeys, and their free roaming Farm School Friends of the two and for legged variety! Our innovative and creative _ Reggio Emilia inspired, Forest and Farm School Nursery Group _has been recognised for their approach to Early Years Education around the world. Nurturing confident, caring and curious children is our passion and our promise. We have four INCREDIBLE and unique nurseries. We employ professional artists in each nursery to work with children, enabling their enquiring minds to develop, in dedicated creative studios which are called Ateliers. Awarded Nursery World's UK Nursery Group of the Year 2020 Awarded UK Nursery of the Year 2015 Our fantastic benefits package includes: _Up to £1000 joiner's bonus (on successful completion of probation)_ Amazing all expenses paid international breaks to inspire our qualified Educators and Artists A huge reduction of 80% off childcare fees A Christmas shopping loyalty bonus Regular monetary reward and recognition schemes Wellbeing centre which includes employee contributed Healthcare Cash plan and access to Employee Assistance Programme. The option of buying and selling annual leave SmartSpending - discounts and money off over 800 retailers and suppliers Caring, supportive environment and culture Generous holiday entitlement of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays Long service rewards of £1000 Working alongside professional expert consultants Team building fun days, meals out, and social events Career progression Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £28,000.00-£36,000.00 per year Benefits: Childcare Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free parking On-site parking Sick pay Licence/Certification: Early Years Qualification 3 and above? (required) Work Location: In person
Jigsaw Pinner Nursery Room Leader Salary £28,745.60 Per Annum 40 hours per week all year round Monday to Friday. Jigsaw Pinner Day Nursery is a warm and welcoming setting located within the Pinner Free Church, just a short walk from Pinner Memorial Park and the West House & Health Robinson Museum. Its prime location makes it easy to find and access. Currently rated Good by Ofsted, Jigsaw Pinner offers a nurturing environment with three bright and spacious classrooms, as well as a large, all-weather, secluded outdoor area and a nature garden-perfect for children to explore and enjoy. We are currently seeking a dedicated Nursery Room Leader to join our team at Jigsaw Nursery School Pinner. Established in 1994 and recently acquired by Family First Day Nurseries, we are looking for someone passionate about early years education to help us continue delivering excellent care. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 Childcare Qualification and be able to commit to a full-time role 40 hours per week with flexible shifts between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of young children and be part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you! Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn upto £750 Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Career Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Transport Links We value the dedication and expertise of our Deputy Managers. To show our appreication for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we're excited to offer a £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus to all our Deputy Managers 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 recognised for your qualifciation and contributions. This bonus is based on a 40-hour week. As Room Leader, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development. Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality. Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency. Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff. Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times. Understand 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. As Room Leader, you will need: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential. Over 1 years' experience working in Early Years - Essential. Over 6 months' experience working 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. Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential. 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Ji gsaw Pinner 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.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Jigsaw Pinner Nursery Room Leader Salary £28,745.60 Per Annum 40 hours per week all year round Monday to Friday. Jigsaw Pinner Day Nursery is a warm and welcoming setting located within the Pinner Free Church, just a short walk from Pinner Memorial Park and the West House & Health Robinson Museum. Its prime location makes it easy to find and access. Currently rated Good by Ofsted, Jigsaw Pinner offers a nurturing environment with three bright and spacious classrooms, as well as a large, all-weather, secluded outdoor area and a nature garden-perfect for children to explore and enjoy. We are currently seeking a dedicated Nursery Room Leader to join our team at Jigsaw Nursery School Pinner. Established in 1994 and recently acquired by Family First Day Nurseries, we are looking for someone passionate about early years education to help us continue delivering excellent care. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 Childcare Qualification and be able to commit to a full-time role 40 hours per week with flexible shifts between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of young children and be part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you! Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn upto £750 Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Career Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Transport Links We value the dedication and expertise of our Deputy Managers. To show our appreication for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we're excited to offer a £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus to all our Deputy Managers 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 recognised for your qualifciation and contributions. This bonus is based on a 40-hour week. As Room Leader, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development. Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality. Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency. Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff. Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times. Understand 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. As Room Leader, you will need: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential. Over 1 years' experience working in Early Years - Essential. Over 6 months' experience working 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. Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential. 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Ji gsaw Pinner 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.
Jigsaw Pinner Nursery Room Leader Salary £28,745.60 Per Annum 40 hours per week all year round Monday to Friday. Jigsaw Pinner Day Nursery is a warm and welcoming setting located within the Pinner Free Church, just a short walk from Pinner Memorial Park and the West House & Health Robinson Museum. Its prime location makes it easy to find and access. Currently rated Good by Ofsted, Jigsaw Pinner offers a nurturing environment with three bright and spacious classrooms, as well as a large, all-weather, secluded outdoor area and a nature garden-perfect for children to explore and enjoy. We are currently seeking a dedicated Nursery Room Leader to join our team at Jigsaw Nursery School Pinner. Established in 1994 and recently acquired by Family First Day Nurseries, we are looking for someone passionate about early years education to help us continue delivering excellent care. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 Childcare Qualification and be able to commit to a full-time role 40 hours per week with flexible shifts between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of young children and be part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you! Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn upto £750 Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Career Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Transport Links We value the dedication and expertise of our Deputy Managers. To show our appreication for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we're excited to offer a £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus to all our Deputy Managers 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 recognised for your qualifciation and contributions. This bonus is based on a 40-hour week. As Room Leader, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development. Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality. Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency. Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff. Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times. Understand 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. As Room Leader, you will need: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential. Over 1 years' experience working in Early Years - Essential. Over 6 months' experience working 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. Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential. 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Ji gsaw Pinner 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.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Jigsaw Pinner Nursery Room Leader Salary £28,745.60 Per Annum 40 hours per week all year round Monday to Friday. Jigsaw Pinner Day Nursery is a warm and welcoming setting located within the Pinner Free Church, just a short walk from Pinner Memorial Park and the West House & Health Robinson Museum. Its prime location makes it easy to find and access. Currently rated Good by Ofsted, Jigsaw Pinner offers a nurturing environment with three bright and spacious classrooms, as well as a large, all-weather, secluded outdoor area and a nature garden-perfect for children to explore and enjoy. We are currently seeking a dedicated Nursery Room Leader to join our team at Jigsaw Nursery School Pinner. Established in 1994 and recently acquired by Family First Day Nurseries, we are looking for someone passionate about early years education to help us continue delivering excellent care. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 Childcare Qualification and be able to commit to a full-time role 40 hours per week with flexible shifts between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of young children and be part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you! Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn upto £750 Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Career Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Transport Links We value the dedication and expertise of our Deputy Managers. To show our appreication for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we're excited to offer a £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus to all our Deputy Managers 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 recognised for your qualifciation and contributions. This bonus is based on a 40-hour week. As Room Leader, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development. Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality. Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency. Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff. Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times. Understand 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. As Room Leader, you will need: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential. Over 1 years' experience working in Early Years - Essential. Over 6 months' experience working 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. Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential. 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Ji gsaw Pinner 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.
Family First Nursery Group
Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire
Cherrygrove Nursery Room Leader Salary - £29,194.10 per annum 42.5 hours per week. Cherrygrove 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. We 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 nursery's 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. If 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! Join Our Passionate Early Years Team - And Get More Than a Job! We 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. 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, Free Gym Membership for 12 months - Stay active, reduce stress and keep your energy up with access to a local gym, or Holiday Voucher - Recieve £750 holiday voucher on your 1st anniversary to help you unwind and recharge - because you deserve it. In 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. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus Referral programme: Refer a friend and earn upto £750 Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Career Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Excellent Transport Links and Free Onsite Parking As Room Leader, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development. Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality. Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency. Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff. Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times. Understand 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. As Room Leader, you will need: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential. Over 1 years' experience working in Early Years - Essential. Over 6 months' experience working 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. Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential. 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Cherrygrove 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
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Cherrygrove Nursery Room Leader Salary - £29,194.10 per annum 42.5 hours per week. Cherrygrove 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. We 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 nursery's 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. If 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! Join Our Passionate Early Years Team - And Get More Than a Job! We 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. 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, Free Gym Membership for 12 months - Stay active, reduce stress and keep your energy up with access to a local gym, or Holiday Voucher - Recieve £750 holiday voucher on your 1st anniversary to help you unwind and recharge - because you deserve it. In 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. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus Referral programme: Refer a friend and earn upto £750 Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Career Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Excellent Transport Links and Free Onsite Parking As Room Leader, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development. Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality. Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency. Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff. Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times. Understand 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. As Room Leader, you will need: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential. Over 1 years' experience working in Early Years - Essential. Over 6 months' experience working 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. Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential. 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Cherrygrove 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
Role Overview: Join Busy Bees - The UK's Leading Nursery Group - as a Nursery Manager Gloucester Denmark Road! Ready to inspire, lead, and make every day amazing for children? Busy Bees is searching for a passionate Nursery Manager with a Level 3 childcare qualification and at least two years of leadership experience in early years. Bring your creativity, EYFS knowledge, and energy - and we'll provide the perfect place for your career to flourish. Why Choose Busy Bees? With nearly 400 nurseries across the UK (and growing internationally), Busy Bees is proud to be the UK's leading nursery group. We're dedicated to giving every child the very best start in life - and we're equally committed to building a workplace where our people feel valued, supported, and celebrated. Join a team recognised for award-winning culture, ongoing professional development, and genuine opportunities to grow. About the Role As our Nursery Manager, you'll lead with passion, ensuring outstanding care, learning, and development for every child. You'll also be introduced to our inspiring Bee Curious curriculum , designed to spark imagination, confidence, and curiosity. Community & Charity We're proud partners with BBC Children in Need , giving our teams meaningful ways to get involved, fundraise, and make a difference to children nationwide. About Busy Bees Gloucester Denmark Road Our Ofsted-rated Good nursery supports up to 68 children and is home to a dedicated, long-standing team. With a large outdoor play area, strong family communication, active social media presence, and free staff parking , it's the perfect environment to nurture young minds and grow your career. Amazing Busy Bees Benefits Enjoy a market-leading package designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career: Annual bonus up to 25% Competitive salary Extensive training, CPD and clear career progression Up to 33 days holiday , including bank holidays Your birthday off - our treat! Generous childcare discount Enhanced family leave + return-to-work bonus Menopause support via Peppy Financial wellbeing support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme + Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy workplace pension access through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance Opportunities to travel, experience new cultures, and learn global best practices via our Talent exchange program And there's even more Enjoy our Hive Benefits & Wellbeing Platform , packed with: Huge retail discounts Wellbeing resources for mind and body Recognition and reward features "Grow with Us" development hub tailored to support your future at Busy Bees If you're ready to lead a passionate team, shape children's futures, and grow within the UK's top early years provider - Busy Bees is the place for you. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: Lead & Inspire: Drive excellence and motivate your team. Quality Improvement: Enhance educational programs and operational processes. Compliance: Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations. Financial Oversight: Manage budgets and resources effectively. Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community. Professional Development: Foster team growth to provide exceptional care. Required Qualifications: About you: We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager whose primary goal is to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education. You will be resourceful, commercially minded, have strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills. You will have strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and be able to prioritise your workload effectively. Qualifications and Experience: NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3. Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education. Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Role Overview: Join Busy Bees - The UK's Leading Nursery Group - as a Nursery Manager Gloucester Denmark Road! Ready to inspire, lead, and make every day amazing for children? Busy Bees is searching for a passionate Nursery Manager with a Level 3 childcare qualification and at least two years of leadership experience in early years. Bring your creativity, EYFS knowledge, and energy - and we'll provide the perfect place for your career to flourish. Why Choose Busy Bees? With nearly 400 nurseries across the UK (and growing internationally), Busy Bees is proud to be the UK's leading nursery group. We're dedicated to giving every child the very best start in life - and we're equally committed to building a workplace where our people feel valued, supported, and celebrated. Join a team recognised for award-winning culture, ongoing professional development, and genuine opportunities to grow. About the Role As our Nursery Manager, you'll lead with passion, ensuring outstanding care, learning, and development for every child. You'll also be introduced to our inspiring Bee Curious curriculum , designed to spark imagination, confidence, and curiosity. Community & Charity We're proud partners with BBC Children in Need , giving our teams meaningful ways to get involved, fundraise, and make a difference to children nationwide. About Busy Bees Gloucester Denmark Road Our Ofsted-rated Good nursery supports up to 68 children and is home to a dedicated, long-standing team. With a large outdoor play area, strong family communication, active social media presence, and free staff parking , it's the perfect environment to nurture young minds and grow your career. Amazing Busy Bees Benefits Enjoy a market-leading package designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career: Annual bonus up to 25% Competitive salary Extensive training, CPD and clear career progression Up to 33 days holiday , including bank holidays Your birthday off - our treat! Generous childcare discount Enhanced family leave + return-to-work bonus Menopause support via Peppy Financial wellbeing support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme + Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy workplace pension access through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance Opportunities to travel, experience new cultures, and learn global best practices via our Talent exchange program And there's even more Enjoy our Hive Benefits & Wellbeing Platform , packed with: Huge retail discounts Wellbeing resources for mind and body Recognition and reward features "Grow with Us" development hub tailored to support your future at Busy Bees If you're ready to lead a passionate team, shape children's futures, and grow within the UK's top early years provider - Busy Bees is the place for you. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: Lead & Inspire: Drive excellence and motivate your team. Quality Improvement: Enhance educational programs and operational processes. Compliance: Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations. Financial Oversight: Manage budgets and resources effectively. Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community. Professional Development: Foster team growth to provide exceptional care. Required Qualifications: About you: We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager whose primary goal is to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education. You will be resourceful, commercially minded, have strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills. You will have strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and be able to prioritise your workload effectively. Qualifications and Experience: NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3. Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education. Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!
Family First Nursery Group
Kensington And Chelsea, London
The Hammersmith Day Nursery and Preschool Nursery Room Leader 40 hours per week Monday - Friday, All year round Salary: £30,056 per annum £1,000 Welcome Bonus Tucked just down the drivway of Richford Gate, Off Ricford Street, our nursery enjoys a prime location only moments from Hammersmith Grove with quick, easy access to the District and Piccadilly lines at Goldhawk Road and Hammersmith Broadway stations. Convenient bus links and Westfield Shopping Centre are just a short walk away, making commuting convenient for our families and team. Set on the ground floor of a modern development, the nursery offers inpsiring learning spaces both indoors and outdoors, including a large garden with exciting climbing frames where children can explore and connect with nature. Inside, bright and spacious rooms provide the perfect enviroment for children to learn, grow and thrive - while parents love recieving daily updates and photos capturing their child's day of discovery. We are currently seeking a Room Leader to join our team. This full-time role requires working 40 hours per week, with shifts between 7:30 am and 6:30 pm. The ideal candidate will hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification. Please note, this is a year-round position, as the nursery operates throughout the year and is not term-time only. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £1,000 Welcome Bonus £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus Referral programme: Refer a friend and earn upto £750 Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Excellent Transport Links As Room Leader, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times Understand 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. As Room Leader, you will need: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Over 6 months' experience working 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 Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Hammersmith 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
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
The Hammersmith Day Nursery and Preschool Nursery Room Leader 40 hours per week Monday - Friday, All year round Salary: £30,056 per annum £1,000 Welcome Bonus Tucked just down the drivway of Richford Gate, Off Ricford Street, our nursery enjoys a prime location only moments from Hammersmith Grove with quick, easy access to the District and Piccadilly lines at Goldhawk Road and Hammersmith Broadway stations. Convenient bus links and Westfield Shopping Centre are just a short walk away, making commuting convenient for our families and team. Set on the ground floor of a modern development, the nursery offers inpsiring learning spaces both indoors and outdoors, including a large garden with exciting climbing frames where children can explore and connect with nature. Inside, bright and spacious rooms provide the perfect enviroment for children to learn, grow and thrive - while parents love recieving daily updates and photos capturing their child's day of discovery. We are currently seeking a Room Leader to join our team. This full-time role requires working 40 hours per week, with shifts between 7:30 am and 6:30 pm. The ideal candidate will hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification. Please note, this is a year-round position, as the nursery operates throughout the year and is not term-time only. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £1,000 Welcome Bonus £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus Referral programme: Refer a friend and earn upto £750 Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Excellent Transport Links As Room Leader, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times Understand 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. As Room Leader, you will need: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Over 6 months' experience working 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 Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Hammersmith 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
About Us Harris Primary Academy Merton opened in 2014 as a local school for children aged two to eleven. We have a Nursery for 60 children and are a 2 form entry school for children in Pre School through to Year 6. We also have an additional resource base for 22 children who are diagnosed with Autism. Our belief is that children thrive when they are consistently happy and safe at school and that through expert teaching and support all pupils can achieve to a high standard. As a part of the Harris Federation, we share best teaching practice with other Harris Academies and continue to build on the Harris Federation's proven track record in the borough: with two successful and oversubscribed Harris Secondary Academies, Harris Academy Merton and Harris Academy Morden. Our aim at Harris Primary Academy Merton is to make sure that our pupils leave us thoroughly prepared for secondary school and feeling that they have succeeded both academically and in the extracurricular aspects of Academy life. We want all of our children to have a truly enjoyable experience at school. Our pupils' achievements are celebrated every day in their lessons and we are proud that they are kind, caring, self-assured and eager to learn. Summary We are looking for an experienced individual to join Harris Primary Academy Merton as Premises Manager, supporting the effective management, organisation and supervision of all matters relating to, and all staff involved with, the academy premises. Main Areas of Responsibility As our Assistant Premises Manager, your responsibilities will include: Ensuring that all hard surface areas and paths are kept free of litter, leaves, weeds and other debris at all times and that all litter bins are emptied daily, and carrying out daily ground maintenance such as grass cutting, pruning, weeding, planting, to ensure a high standard of care and visual appearance Carrying out marking and maintenance of sports pitches and athletic facilities Carrying out security procedures for the Academy buildings and grounds Undertaking responsibility as required for routine and non-routine opening and closing of the buildings and grounds, including being available for out of hours call-outs as a keyholder Ensuring that adequate health and safety measures are taken at all times, reporting defects or breaches to the Facilities Manager Undertaking cleaning duties as required. In conjunction with the Facilities Manager, maintaining and operating heating, lighting, ventilation, water supplies, drainage and sanitation on site Carrying out improvements and maintenance to the building fabric Undertaking and being in attendance for lettings of the premises, including at evenings or weekends, including ensuring the premises are clean and in a satisfactory condition and that the required furniture and equipment is in place and reinstating the area and securing the premises after the letting is completed Taking delivery of and transporting mail, stores materials and other goods Carrying out the moving and setting up of furniture Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you have: Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements Qualifications to A Level or equivalent Basic training in one or more of plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems (or sound experience of same) Knowledge of the operation of heating, ventilating systems and common causes of malfunctions Knowledge of maintenance and security systems and procedures Knowledge of supervisory skills Understanding of appropriate cleaning methods and standards At least two years' experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment with children and young people Considerable DIY experience Experience of managing a team of premises staff Good communication skills, including an excellent telephone manner Skills in plumbing, electrical work, carpentry/joinery, painting and glazing to competent DIY standard Ability for some heavy lifting, physical fitness appropriate to tasks required Ability to monitor and report on structural faults/repairs Ability to monitor and order stocks of materials Ability to work evenings and weekends on a regular basis and to deal with emergencies occurring outside normal working hours For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
About Us Harris Primary Academy Merton opened in 2014 as a local school for children aged two to eleven. We have a Nursery for 60 children and are a 2 form entry school for children in Pre School through to Year 6. We also have an additional resource base for 22 children who are diagnosed with Autism. Our belief is that children thrive when they are consistently happy and safe at school and that through expert teaching and support all pupils can achieve to a high standard. As a part of the Harris Federation, we share best teaching practice with other Harris Academies and continue to build on the Harris Federation's proven track record in the borough: with two successful and oversubscribed Harris Secondary Academies, Harris Academy Merton and Harris Academy Morden. Our aim at Harris Primary Academy Merton is to make sure that our pupils leave us thoroughly prepared for secondary school and feeling that they have succeeded both academically and in the extracurricular aspects of Academy life. We want all of our children to have a truly enjoyable experience at school. Our pupils' achievements are celebrated every day in their lessons and we are proud that they are kind, caring, self-assured and eager to learn. Summary We are looking for an experienced individual to join Harris Primary Academy Merton as Premises Manager, supporting the effective management, organisation and supervision of all matters relating to, and all staff involved with, the academy premises. Main Areas of Responsibility As our Assistant Premises Manager, your responsibilities will include: Ensuring that all hard surface areas and paths are kept free of litter, leaves, weeds and other debris at all times and that all litter bins are emptied daily, and carrying out daily ground maintenance such as grass cutting, pruning, weeding, planting, to ensure a high standard of care and visual appearance Carrying out marking and maintenance of sports pitches and athletic facilities Carrying out security procedures for the Academy buildings and grounds Undertaking responsibility as required for routine and non-routine opening and closing of the buildings and grounds, including being available for out of hours call-outs as a keyholder Ensuring that adequate health and safety measures are taken at all times, reporting defects or breaches to the Facilities Manager Undertaking cleaning duties as required. In conjunction with the Facilities Manager, maintaining and operating heating, lighting, ventilation, water supplies, drainage and sanitation on site Carrying out improvements and maintenance to the building fabric Undertaking and being in attendance for lettings of the premises, including at evenings or weekends, including ensuring the premises are clean and in a satisfactory condition and that the required furniture and equipment is in place and reinstating the area and securing the premises after the letting is completed Taking delivery of and transporting mail, stores materials and other goods Carrying out the moving and setting up of furniture Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you have: Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements Qualifications to A Level or equivalent Basic training in one or more of plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems (or sound experience of same) Knowledge of the operation of heating, ventilating systems and common causes of malfunctions Knowledge of maintenance and security systems and procedures Knowledge of supervisory skills Understanding of appropriate cleaning methods and standards At least two years' experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment with children and young people Considerable DIY experience Experience of managing a team of premises staff Good communication skills, including an excellent telephone manner Skills in plumbing, electrical work, carpentry/joinery, painting and glazing to competent DIY standard Ability for some heavy lifting, physical fitness appropriate to tasks required Ability to monitor and report on structural faults/repairs Ability to monitor and order stocks of materials Ability to work evenings and weekends on a regular basis and to deal with emergencies occurring outside normal working hours For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
Room Leader - Ellingham House Day Nursery Location: Ellingham Drive, near New Forest National Park Full-Time 40 hours per week Salary: £30,180 per annum Lead with heart in a truly magical setting. Ellingham House Day Nursery is nestled in a stunning Georgian country house surrounded by 2.5 acres of lush lawns and woodland. Our tranquil location offers children the chance to explore nature, climb, balance, and even care for our resident Valais Blacknose sheep - Baarbara and Soozie! With beautifully refurbished rooms and a warm, home-from-home atmosphere, we're proud to provide a nurturing space where children feel safe, supported, and inspired. Why You'll Love Working With Us: £750 Welcome Bonus to start your journey with us £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus after 6 months Generous Annual Leave : 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays 75% Childcare Discount for your own children Health & Wellbeing Support : Confidential helpline available Career Development : Tailored training and progression opportunities Company Pension Scheme Referral Bonuses for bringing great people into our team Free Onsite Parking Team Events & Celebrations throughout the year Career Progression Opportunities within a supportive and inspiring environment Your Role as Room Leader: Create engaging, age-appropriate experiences and environments for children Support children's physical, emotional, and intellectual development Lead and mentor your team, ensuring high-quality observations via EyLog Promote a strong key person approach and identify training needs Maintain accurate records using EyMan and ensure EYFS compliance Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families Act as a role model, demonstrating professionalism, consistency, and care What We're Looking For: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification - Essential 1+ Year Experience in Early Years - Essential 6+ Months in a Senior Role - Desirable Knowledge of EYFS & Ofsted standards - Desirable Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures. Ellingham House 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.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Room Leader - Ellingham House Day Nursery Location: Ellingham Drive, near New Forest National Park Full-Time 40 hours per week Salary: £30,180 per annum Lead with heart in a truly magical setting. Ellingham House Day Nursery is nestled in a stunning Georgian country house surrounded by 2.5 acres of lush lawns and woodland. Our tranquil location offers children the chance to explore nature, climb, balance, and even care for our resident Valais Blacknose sheep - Baarbara and Soozie! With beautifully refurbished rooms and a warm, home-from-home atmosphere, we're proud to provide a nurturing space where children feel safe, supported, and inspired. Why You'll Love Working With Us: £750 Welcome Bonus to start your journey with us £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus after 6 months Generous Annual Leave : 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays 75% Childcare Discount for your own children Health & Wellbeing Support : Confidential helpline available Career Development : Tailored training and progression opportunities Company Pension Scheme Referral Bonuses for bringing great people into our team Free Onsite Parking Team Events & Celebrations throughout the year Career Progression Opportunities within a supportive and inspiring environment Your Role as Room Leader: Create engaging, age-appropriate experiences and environments for children Support children's physical, emotional, and intellectual development Lead and mentor your team, ensuring high-quality observations via EyLog Promote a strong key person approach and identify training needs Maintain accurate records using EyMan and ensure EYFS compliance Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families Act as a role model, demonstrating professionalism, consistency, and care What We're Looking For: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification - Essential 1+ Year Experience in Early Years - Essential 6+ Months in a Senior Role - Desirable Knowledge of EYFS & Ofsted standards - Desirable Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures. Ellingham House 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.
