Overview
Nursery Room Leader – Location: Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom. Job type: Full Time Permanent. Salary: up to £15.80 per hour (depending on qualification). Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week.
Tops Day Nurseries is the UK’s largest employee-owned childcare group. We value people and offer you a voice, opportunities to grow, and a share in our success as a co-owner. We have over 30 nurseries across the South of England and provide early years education and childcare for babies, toddlers, and preschool children.
We are recognised as a World’s Happiest Workplace 2025 and one of the Top 10 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK (2024).
What does the role involve?
* Manage and support the team of childcare workers and educators in the room.
* Delegate tasks and responsibilities to staff, ensuring a smooth workflow.
* Mentor and train staff to ensure high standards of care and education are maintained.
* Plan and deliver age-appropriate learning activities that support the developmental needs of the children.
* Organize a daily routine that balances learning, play, and rest.
* Create stimulating environments with engaging activities that encourage children’s curiosity and development.
* Ensure individual learning plans are developed to meet the needs of each child.
* Ensure the room is always well-organized and that all resources are available and used effectively.
* Set up activities and create displays that reflect the children’s work and progress.
What are we looking for?
* Early Years qualification (Level 3 or higher) in childcare.
* Strong leadership and organisational skills.
* Experience working in an early years setting.
* Good communication skills, both with children and adults.
Benefits
* £700 Welcome Bonus to kick-start your journey with us
* Relocation support of up to £3,000 (T&Cs apply) Welcome Bonus and Relocation packages are not cumulative
* Up to 60% childcare discount at Tops Day Nurseries
* Exclusive discounts & rewards via Blue Light Card and Each Person platform (gyms, cinema, shopping, travel & many more)
* Health & wellbeing support- NHS prescriptions, optical care & dental treatment
* A generous holiday allowance- including your birthday off & a wellbeing day!
* As well as many more exciting benefits! You can view the full list on our page or Careers website!
Safeguarding
Important Safeguarding Information: Because this role involves regulated activity with children, all candidates must:
* Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service. If you don’t yet have one, you’ll need to cover the cost.
* Be eligible to work in regulated roles- not on the Children’s Barred List.
* Successfully complete background and reference checks.
Equal Opportunity
At Tops Day Nurseries, we are an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
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