Nursery Room Leader
£29,328 - £30,680 + £500 New Starter Bonus
Location: 29 High Street, Chalfont St Peter, Bucks, SL9 9QE
Position Type: Full-Time, All-Year-Round (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
Are you a passionate and experienced Nursery Room Manager with a Level 3+ Early Years qualification? If so, wed love for you to join our dynamic team at Hungry Caterpillars Nursery. Help us shape the next generation with a high standard of care and education in a nurturing, play-based environment.
About the Role:
As a Nursery Room Manager, you will be a key player in creating a safe, enriching space where children aged 0-4 can explore, learn, and thrive. With our commitment to outdoor learning and a forest school approach, your role will support childrens development through play, positive interaction, and meaningful activities.
Responsibilities:
To lead the planning of the curriculum using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance and maintain accurate and effective childrens records.
To lead the room in implementing an effective daily routine.
Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
To actively participate in team meetings, supervisions and appraisals.
To oversee cleaning rotas and ensure rooms and garden are clean and tidy at all times.
To support and train apprentice educators.
To ensure that adequate records are kept and updated regularly.
To promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers.
Able to open and close the setting.
Complete Risk assessments in the morning.
Why Hungry Caterpillars?
* £500 New Starter Bonus (paid in two instalments)
* 50% off childcare fees from day one
* Company Pension
* Bupa Health Care Package
* Referral Bonuses
* Access to Continuous Training & Development
* Extra day annual leave after probation completion
About Our Nursery:
Nestled in the heart of Chalfont St Peter, our newly renovated nursery offers a warm, inspiring environment where children can thrive. Thoughtfully designed with beautiful rooms, exceptional resources, and exciting outdoor gardens, our setting sparks curiosity and joy - ensuring every child is confident, happy, and fully prepared for the journey ahead.
* Capacity: 70 children (ages 3 months to 4 years)
* Baby Room (0-2 years, 18 places)
* Toddler Room (2-3 years x 24 places)
* Pre-school (3-4 years x 28 places)
* Opening Hours: 7:30 am 6:30 pm
What Were Looking For:
* A Level 3+ Early Years Qualification (essential)
* Strong knowledge of EYFS, SEN, CIN, and Child Protection procedures
* Experience as a Room Leader or in a similar role
* Excellent communication skills and a passion for play-based learning
At Hungry Caterpillars, we invest in your future with opportunities for professional growth and career progression. If you're ready to make a real difference in children's lives and work in an inspiring environment, apply today!
Join our award-winning nursery group and start your next chapter with Hungry Caterpillars!
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