Job Description
Join Our Team as a Room Leader at The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre School!
Are you passionate about early childhood education? We’re looking for a dedicated Room Leader / Early Years Room Leader to become a vital part of our team at The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre School.
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Location: Furlong Road, Bourne End, SL8 5AE
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Salary: £31,720 per annum plus a £1000 welcome bonus
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Hours: 40 hours per week
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Qualification: Level 3 Childcare Qualification is essential
Our nursery is a charming and warm environment, beautifully set within a converted Methodist Church. Just a 6-minute stroll from Bourne End Train Station, with convenient street parking, it’s the perfect spot for both work and play!
Why Join Us?
As part of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll enjoy:
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£1000 Welcome Bonus: For all Level 3 practitioners
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Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off—paid!
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Referral Programme: Earn up to £750 for referring a friend
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Employee Childcare Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children
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Health & Wellbeing Programme: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline
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Personal & Professional Development: Tailored learning opportunities to support your career growth
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Company Pension Scheme: Secure your future with us
Your Role as a Room Leader
In this exciting position, you will:
* Create engaging, age-appropriate learning environments and experiences
* Support children’s physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development
* Help staff maintain high-quality learning journals via EyLog
* Lead by example with fairness and consistency
* Strengthen the key person approach and identify staff training needs
* Keep accurate records using EyMan and other systems
* Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and visitors
* Comply with EYFS statutory requirements
What You Need to Succeed
To thrive in this role, you should have:
* Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification – Essential
* Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years – Essential
* Over 6 months’ experience in a senior position – Desirable
* Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations for achieving a Good or Outstanding rating – Desirable
* Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – Essential
* Fluency in written and spoken English – Essential
Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years career where you’ll be supported, appreciated, and inspired every day!
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
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, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
At Bourne End Day Nursery, part of the Family First Group, we believe in treating everyone with respect and equality. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families, regardless of their background.