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A leading nursery group in Bromsgrove seeks a Senior Room Leader to oversee educational practices across multiple rooms. This role focuses on leading and mentoring a team, ensuring high standards of care and learning. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 qualification in early years education and significant experience in an early years setting. Join us to inspire young learners and help create a nurturing environment, where each child can thrive.

Our client, a private Day Nursery and Preschool, located in Sidcup is seeking to recruit a Lead Practitioner to join their team. Responsible to: Head of Nursery, Manager, Deputy Manager, and Senior Room Leader The main duty of the room leaders role is to take care of the day-to-day running of their base room click apply for full job details

Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Croydon, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 112 children in a purpose-built centre designed for accessibility and comfort. Our long-standing team provides quality care, with each age group having direct access to their own gardens, all on one floor for easy movement. We host professional photography and ceramic sessions twice a year, enriching the children's experience. Conveniently located behind Purley Five Ways, our nursery sits at the edge of Duppas Hill Park in South Croydon, within walking distance of Waddon train station (0.6 miles) with a quick 35-minute train journey into London. Additionally, there is a direct route into Sutton and Morden, and multiple bus routes are within walking distance of the nursery. We also offer free parking for staff, ensuring hassle-free access for families. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader Ensure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms. Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children. Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team. Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs. Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's development. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols across the centre. Ideal Candidate Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and team members. Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Bees-apply today!

Baby Room Leader Are you a passionate and nurturing early years professional ready to take the lead in creating a calm, caring, and stimulating environment for babies? We're looking for a dedicated Baby Room Leader to join our close-knit team and provide the very best start in life for the youngest children in our care. About us We are a warm, family-centered nursery committed to creating a supportive, respectful, and reflective environment for children, families, and staff. The baby room is at the heart of our setting; it's the first experience families have with us, and we take pride in building trusting, positive relationships from day one. You'll be the welcoming face of the nursery, helping each child and parent feel safe, valued, and part of our community. The role As our Baby Room Leader, you will: Lead a small, nurturing baby room for up to six babies, ensuring the highest standard of care and learning. Work closely with the leaders of two other rooms to ensure smooth transitions and shared best practices across the setting. Provide a warm, settling-in experience for new families, creating strong bonds with both babies and parents built on trust and communication. Plan and deliver age-appropriate experiences in line with the EYFS, supporting each baby's individual development. Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment, ensuring allergy awareness, hygiene, and health standards are met at all times. Be fully pediatric first-aid trained and lead by example in implementing safe and caring practice. Support, guide, and motivate your team, fostering a nurturing, positive atmosphere for both staff and children. Communicate effectively with parents, carers, and colleagues, providing regular updates and reassurance. What we're looking for A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years. Proven experience working with babies (0-2 years) in a nursery or early years setting, ideally in a leadership or senior practitioner role. Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, allergy awareness, and best practice in baby care and early development. Paediatric first aid qualification (essential). A naturally caring, calm, and patient approach. Someone who builds trust with ease and takes pride in their practice. Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across rooms and contribute to the wider nursery team. Benefits Benefits include a full-time position in a small, nurturing room with only six babies. A supportive environment where your leadership and ideas are valued. Additional leave and company pension. Health & wellbeing program and opportunities for ongoing professional development. You will have the chance to make a lasting impact as the first person that families meet during their nursery journey. Free staff snacks and refreshments in staff area Birthday off Flexibility in hours in when needed Annual Christmas celebration Termly team events Employee bonus structure Salary: £26,000-£32,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications). Why join us? This is a wonderful opportunity for a caring and confident leader to take ownership of the baby room and make it their own. If you're someone who leads with warmth, reflects on your practice, and wants to nurture both children and colleagues, we'd love to hear from you. You'll work alongside a dedicated team and supportive management, with the freedom to shape your role and grow as our nursery continues to develop. How to apply: Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience with babies and what makes you the right fit for this role. We can't wait to welcome you into our nursery family.

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to help ensure the commercial and financial success of our high-end residential joinery projects. This senior role sits at the heart of Lanserring's finance and operations, overseeing budgets, cost control, procurement, risk and contract management across bespoke joinery and interiors projects. You will manage costs through delivery, lead on contracts and variations, support bids and growth opportunities, and ensure full compliance, bringing strong commercial judgement to a design-led, internationally recognised luxury brand. We are open to full or part time applicants. The Role: A senior professional who ensures a project's financial success by overseeing budgets, contracts, procurement, and risk Strategic link between financial team and operations Negotiating, drafting, and managing complex contracts with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring compliance Exploring new opportunities, preparing bids, and contributing to growth strategies Monitor costs during construction phase - manage payments, address variations, and handle contractual issues Ensure full compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards. Skills, Experience & Expertise Qualification in Quantity Surveying, RICS or equivalent Proven experience in commercial leadership, with a strong track record of delivering revenue growth and margin improvement Experience with forecasting, cost control and cost reporting Previous experience of interiors fit-out preferred but not essential Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills JCT contract expertise with legal understanding of contract law Team leadership & commercial process improvement Confident in procurement, risk management & stakeholder communication with B2B and B2C German speaking would be a beneficial, but not essential. Competitive Salary and Benefits Package: 25 days per year holiday allowance, hybrid working, flexible start/finish times, performance-related bonuses, private healthcare, life insurance, critical illness cover, pension contribution, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity & paternity leave, child nursery discounts, recruitment referral bonus, counselling via our Employee Assistance Programme, health cash plans (dental, optical, physiotherapy, shopping discounts). We also hold regular socials including Friday drinks & fortnightly breakfast and our Summer and Christmas parties. About Us: We are LANSERRING, providers of bespoke kitchens and exceptional joinery. With over 100 years of heritage, we combine timeless Austrian craftsmanship with a forward-thinking approach to design. Headquartered in London, with studios in New York and Vienna, we bring our elevated craftsmanship to the world's most prestigious residential spaces. We collaborate with the most discerning clients globally to craft distinctive kitchens, dressing rooms, and extraordinary joinery for private homes, setting a new standard for contemporary craftsmanship.

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to help ensure the commercial and financial success of our high-end residential joinery projects. This senior role sits at the heart of Lanserring's finance and operations, overseeing budgets, cost control, procurement, risk and contract management across bespoke joinery and interiors projects. You will manage costs through delivery, lead on contracts and variations, support bids and growth opportunities, and ensure full compliance, bringing strong commercial judgement to a design-led, internationally recognised luxury brand. We are open to full or part time applicants. The Role: A senior professional who ensures a project's financial success by overseeing budgets, contracts, procurement, and risk Strategic link between financial team and operations Negotiating, drafting, and managing complex contracts with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring compliance Exploring new opportunities, preparing bids, and contributing to growth strategies Monitor costs during construction phase - manage payments, address variations, and handle contractual issues Ensure full compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards. Skills, Experience & Expertise Qualification in Quantity Surveying, RICS or equivalent Proven experience in commercial leadership, with a strong track record of delivering revenue growth and margin improvement Experience with forecasting, cost control and cost reporting Previous experience of interiors fit-out preferred but not essential Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills JCT contract expertise with legal understanding of contract law Team leadership & commercial process improvement Confident in procurement, risk management & stakeholder communication with B2B and B2C German speaking would be a beneficial, but not essential. Competitive Salary and Benefits Package: 25 days per year holiday allowance, hybrid working, flexible start/finish times, performance-related bonuses, private healthcare, life insurance, critical illness cover, pension contribution, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity & paternity leave, child nursery discounts, recruitment referral bonus, counselling via our Employee Assistance Programme, health cash plans (dental, optical, physiotherapy, shopping discounts). We also hold regular socials including Friday drinks & fortnightly breakfast and our Summer and Christmas parties. About Us: We are LANSERRING, providers of bespoke kitchens and exceptional joinery. With over 100 years of heritage, we combine timeless Austrian craftsmanship with a forward-thinking approach to design. Headquartered in London, with studios in New York and Vienna, we bring our elevated craftsmanship to the world's most prestigious residential spaces. We collaborate with the most discerning clients globally to craft distinctive kitchens, dressing rooms, and extraordinary joinery for private homes, setting a new standard for contemporary craftsmanship.

If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will received a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for inspirational Senior Early Years Practitioners to join our nurseries in Milton Keynes, we have vacancies at a number of our settings within Milton Keynes including: Emberton, Wolverton Mill, Open University Campus & Fishermead. Role: To work in partnership with the nursery manager and deputy to ensure effective running of the nursery. To lead/manage the staff in your designated room/area To oversee a holistic approach to the curriculum To lead/manage the nursery on occasions when the manager or deputy are absent To be held accountable for your designated room/area To have a good understanding of compliance and ensure it is maintained at all times To ensure basic care needs of individual children are met To ensure a high level of well-being among children To have a good understanding of Acorn's ethos, values, policies and procedures and that they are reflected in daily practice A good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures To ensure in the smooth day to day running of your group or setting in the absence of your Deputy or Manager To carry out tasks requested Responsibility To ensure the staff team s interactions with children are high quality and based on individual need/stage of development To demonstrate a positive approach to children's behaviour working in-line with our policy and procedure To ensure we are adhering to compliance documentation To ensure complaints, concerns, queries and compliments are managed effectively To ensure there are professional, positive relationships demonstrated with parents across the entire staff teams To support the staff team to understand and implement planning in the moment To ensure the environment offers rich, first hand learning opportunities for all children which accommodates a holistic approach to the curriculum To ensure resources and equipment are readily available, accessible and replenished both inside and outside To ensure children's interests are being met and appropriate teaching methods are being used to extend children's thinking and learning. To ensure all children are making progress to their full potential To understand and implement planning in the moment To carry out observations regularly that are of high quality and in-line with Acorn's recommendations for planning in the moment To ensure all children are given the opportunity to be independent To ensure all children have the opportunity to be physically challenged To ensure the correct paperwork in relation to the child, for example care plans, all about me forms, medicine forms, transition forms and two-year progress check (where appropriate) etc To ensure there is a robust and effective key person approach adopted To use strategies such as mentoring and coaching practices to support your staff understanding, knowledge and practice To undertake regular peer on peer observations To undertake staff supervisions To provide information to the manager for annual appraisals To be approachable and supportive to staff using constructive advice when developing practice To cascade any information or updates to the management and your staff team To keep abreast and adhere with changes in accordance to Acorn's policies and procedures Ensure that you oversee that all children are having regular observations on Famly and these are reviewed and submitted by senior staff on a regular basis (Should part of this be included within the senior as to make them aware of their role) Work in partnership with the manager to understand the overall analysis of the assessment and understand how you are going to support progress moving forward To support the nursery manager with supervisions of some staff members To carry out observations regularly and are of high quality and in-line with Acorn's recommendations for planning in the moment To provide information to the manager for annual appraisals To safeguard all children in our care Expectations To have a good understanding of Acorn's core values, ethos and policies and ensure these are reflected in practice A high-quality provision to support children's learning across the curriculum To value parents as partners For all children to be happy, confident, self-assured and independent Effective communication with management, staff, children and parents To role model outstanding practice and positive behaviour management To be confident to talk to external agencies, including Ofsted To have a full knowledge and understanding of each staff member and how to individually support them To have a good understanding of staff development and how to help them achieve their targets and full potential To be held accountable for your designated room/area. To manage the whole Nursery when required. To work in partnership with the nursery manager to ensure a smooth and effective running of the nursery To contribute effectively to the leadership and management of the nursery As a thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Acorn a safe, nurturing and fun place for our children to be, we offer: Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually 65% Childcare discount Pro-rata according to contracted hours Generous family leave Christmas closure 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more) 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans Enhanced pension scheme Cyclescheme Techscheme Length of Service awards Summer and Christmas parties Pay advances for when times are tough Employee assistance wellbeing programme At Acorn, we're committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. As an inclusive employer, we're happy to consider any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. You must have the right to work in the UK, be able to provide two satisfactory references, and, due to the nature of our sector, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

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

Acre Wood Day Nursery Room Leader Full Time 40 Hours Per Week Salary: £27,580 per annum: Are you an experienced Room Leader who's looking for a change? Come and join us at Acre Wood Nursery. We are seeking a passionate Room Leader to join us in leading our team in delivering our ethos and curriculum to our children and families. Our nursery is open from 7:00am - 18:15pm and we would require you to be able to work varied shift patterns between those times. 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 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 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Acre Wood Day Nursery Room Leader Full Time 40 Hours Per Week Salary: £27,580 per annum: Are you an experienced Room Leader who's looking for a change? Come and join us at Acre Wood Nursery. We are seeking a passionate Room Leader to join us in leading our team in delivering our ethos and curriculum to our children and families. Our nursery is open from 7:00am - 18:15pm and we would require you to be able to work varied shift patterns between those times. 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 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 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.

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.