Nursery Nurse/Room Leader Hitchin - SG5 1RT Part-time & Full-time positions available Nursery Nurse As a Nursery Nurse, you will spend your days looking after children from 3 months old, right up to pre-school age. You’ll ensure that the children have fun whilst being sensitive and attentive to their individual needs. This role is open to those with an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare. Full time (40 hours a week) and part time (20 hours a week) required. We are also recruiting for qualified staff to join our Supply Team on a zero hour contract and lunch cover roles. Salary for Nursery Nurse is up to £27,040 per annum Room Leader We are currently seeking people who are passionate about childcare to join our team of staff as a Room Leader, however the Room Leader role will be inline with the business needs. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day running of the room. Our staff are essential to the smooth running of our nurseries and are valued members of the team; you will build relationships with children and parents and be involved fully in nursery life. Salary for Room Leader is up to £28,600 per annum Please be advised if you do not possess a full and relevant qualification or experience within the childcare sector your application will not be considered. We offer the following benefits and opportunities within our established nursery group: Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day Company Bonus Scheme Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years’ service! Annual Christmas party for all Toad Hall Staff Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday 50% staff discount on childcare places Discount and savings at over 1,500 retailers through PerkPal Key tasks and responsibilities: Working together with the rest of the team to provide high quality care for children aged 0-5. Ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery by adhering to the relevant policies and procedures. Using your knowledge, experience and imagination to come up with new ideas and activities. Building relationships with children and communicating well with their parents. Making sure every working day is fun! Do you have a passion for working with young children and a desire to help them flourish in a caring and nurturing environment? Would you like the chance to bring stories to life and develop a young child’s imagination? If so, we would be excited to discuss our opportunities further with you after receiving your application! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. Essential qualifications and experience: Suitable qualifications: an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, and the ability to refer to the EYFS Framework when planning activities To be aware of the role of planning, observation and keeping records when caring for nursery aged children Genuine enthusiasm for working with children and meeting their needs A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check INDMP