Pay: £14.05
Location: Green Giraffe Pontcanna
Hours: 40
Are you an inspiring early years leader with a passion for helping little minds grow big ideas?
We’re on the lookout for a talented and experienced Room Manager to lead our rooms – someone who thrives in a fast-paced, purposeful environment and wants to be part of something genuinely special.
At Green Giraffe Nurseries we don’t settle for “good enough” – we aim high for our children, our families, and our team. If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where your voice matters and your professional growth is genuinely supported, read on…
What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading and inspiring your room team with clear vision, energy and empathy
* Creating a rich, enabling environment where children can thrive
* Ensuring day-to-day room operations run smoothly and safely
* Embedding our curriculum, values, and high standards into everyday practice
* Monitoring progress and supporting your team’s individual training and development
* Working closely with families to build strong partnerships and share in each child’s journey
* Carrying out regular audits, risk assessments, and action plans as required
About You
We’re looking for someone who is more than just experienced – we want a role model, a motivator, and a lifelong learner.
* A Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
* Proven leadership experience in a room or unit within a nursery setting
* Strong knowledge of the EYFS and a child-centred, inclusive approach
* Experience in a preschool or baby room (ideally both!)
* Up-to-date Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding and Food Hygiene certificates
* Excellent communication and people skills – someone who builds strong, positive relationships with children, families and teams
* A valid enhanced DBS check (or be willing to undertake one)
* Flexibility and a proactive, can-do attitude
Why Join Green Giraffe
We’re proud to offer a supportive, ambitious workplace that truly invests in its people. Benefits include:
* 40+ paid hours of training per year
* Access to our Future Leaders development programme
* 25 days plus bank holidays - increasing each year
* Birthday day off – your special day, your time
* Paid sick leave after probation
* Loyalty rewards for long service
* Company pension
* Staff discounts, including free or discounted meals and more
* Regular company events and celebrations
* Genuine career progression across our growing nursery group
* Access to our Future Leaders Career Progression programme with clear routes up to Deputy Manager and beyond if career progression is a priority for you
Schedule
Monday to Friday, full-time
Professional Development
* 40+ paid training hours every year
* Fully funded qualifications & CPD
* Access to our Future Leaders Programme
* Opportunities to join national working groups and pilot initiatives
* Regular mentoring and coaching
Wellbeing & Time Off
* Paid sick leave after probation
* Birthday day off – because cake tastes better when you’re not at work
* Loyalty rewards for long-service milestones
* Wellbeing-focused policies & mental health support
* Family-first flexibility wherever possible
Team Perks
* Staff recognition and rewards
* Exclusive staff discounts and perks
* Opportunities for internal progression across our growing group
* A fun, supportive team culture that actually means something
* Involvement in exciting, sector-leading projects
And so much more!
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