Nursery Room Leader

Job Description – Nursery Room Leader

Location: York
Salary: £25,252.50 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Reports to: Nursery Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Room Leader to join our team in York. You will lead a team of Early Years Practitioners to provide a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop a team of Early Years Practitioners, promoting teamwork, motivation and professional growth.

• Oversee the daily running of your room, ensuring high standards of care, safety and education.

• Act as Key Person for a group of children, ensuring their individual needs are met and progress is effectively tracked.

• Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and external professionals.

• Contribute to planning, observations and assessments to ensure all children are supported in reaching their full potential.

• Ensure all York Childcare policies and procedures are implemented and upheld at all times.

What We Offer

• £25,252.50 per annum

• 22 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays

• Additional annual leave with length of service (up to 3 extra days)

• Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Year

• Company sick pay entitlement

• Uniform provided (T-shirts and fleeces)

• Free on-site parking

• Pension contributions

• Employee Assistance Programme

Requirements

• Proven experience in a nursery setting, ideally in a supervisory or leadership role

• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding requirements

• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

How to Apply

If you are passionate about early years education and ready to take on a leadership role within a supportive and professional environment, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV outlining your suitability for this role.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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