Room Leader - The Coach House Day Nursery
New Forest National Park
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
Full-Time 40 hours per week
Salary: £29,120 per annum
Step into a truly magical setting where nature meets nurturing.
Nestled in the heart of the New Forest, The Coach House Day Nursery offers a warm, inspiring environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. With a strong reputation - rated 9.9 on Daynurseries.co.uk and GOOD by Ofsted - we're proud of our child-centred ethos and dedicated team.
Why Join Us?
We value the passion and professionalism of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation, we offer a £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus after just 6 months of service - a perfect time to join and be celebrated for your skills!
You'll also enjoy a generous benefits package:
* Annual Leave : 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays
* Childcare Discount : 75% off nursery fees for team members
* Health & Wellbeing Support : Confidential employee assistance helpline
* Career Development : Tailored training and progression opportunities
* Company Pension Scheme
* Referral Bonuses for introducing new team members
* Free Onsite Parking
* Team Events & Celebrations throughout the year
Your Role as Room Leader:
* Create engaging, age-appropriate experiences that support children's development
* Lead by example, fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment
* Support staff with high-quality observations and updates on EyLog
* Champion the key person approach to build secure attachments
* Maintain accurate records using EyMan and ensure EYFS compliance
* Safeguard the wellbeing of children, staff, and families at all times
What We're Looking For:
* Level 3 Childcare Qualification - Essential
* 1+ Year Experience in Early Years - Essential
* 6+ Months in a Senior Role - Desirable
* Strong understanding of EYFS and Ofsted standards
* Fluent in written and spoken English
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures.
The coach house is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.