Join Our Team at Beaconsfield Day Nursery and Pre-School!
Position: Nursery Room Leader - Preschool Room
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £29,536 per annum + £1,000 welcome bonus!
Welcome to Beaconsfield Day Nursery, a vibrant and nurturing environment located in the heart of Beaconsfield. With easy access from the A335 and close proximity to the M40 junction, we offer ample onsite and street parking. Plus, we’re just a short walk from Beaconsfield Train Station, making it easy for our dedicated team to commute.
Our nursery boasts spacious, bright rooms and a large, fully equipped garden featuring a mud kitchen. Each room has direct access to the garden, including a special area for our baby room. We pride ourselves on providing a rich variety of extracurricular activities and regular outings, fostering imaginative and real-world play for children’s growth and development.
Why Join Us?
At Family First, we truly value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* £1,000 Welcome Bonus
* £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus
* Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members
* Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750
* Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays
* Health and Wellbeing: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline
* Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
* Onsite Free Parking and Transport Links
Your Role as Room Leader
As a Room Leader, you will:
* Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to children's age and development
* Support the holistic development of children—physically, intellectually, socially, and emotionally
* Assist staff in maintaining high-quality updates on the EyLog system and child learning journals
* Lead by example, promoting respect and credibility in your role
* Implement an effective key person approach to foster secure attachments
* Maintain accurate records on the EyMan system
* Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff member, parent, and visitor
* Understand and meet the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS
*Please note that duties and responsibilities may evolve as needed.
What You Need to Succeed
To thrive in this role, you will need:
* 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 - Essential
* Fluency in written and spoken English - Essential
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, subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
At Beaconsfield Day Nursery and Preschool, part of the Family First Group, we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families, regardless of their individual needs.