Our nursery provides childcare provision only to colleagues working at the Royal Devon.
It’s set on our Wonford site in a purpose built, spacious building and generous outdoorspaces – a perfect setting for fun, play, and learning! Which is reflected in our Ofsted Outstanding Provider rating and the happy children who attend from 3 months to 5 years old.
Our mission is to ensure that children’s wellbeing and development is central to all that we do.
We promote learning in a fun, stimulating, language-rich environment, nurtured through play and meaningful interactions; following children’s interests to motivate and inspire them to become active learners.
We recognise the importance of the roles that our parents have in supporting the NHS,so it is important to us that our parents can attend their place of work, knowing that their child’s individual needs are met, and that they are being cared and supported to learn and develop to meet their full potential, in a way that is unique to them.
We care for up to 129 children a day in five rooms with access to our different outdoor play spaces which include:
* a large Astroturf area
* a spacious woodland area
* an extensive full enclosed grass area
* Core hours are 8.00am – 6.00pm
Are you an experienced Room Lead ready for a new challenge or an Early Years Educator looking for the next step in your career? Join our Ofsted Outstanding rated First Steps NHS Nursery team!
We’d love to hear from Early Years Educators with a passion for nurturing and developing children and your colleagues as they grow. In return, we offer a rewarding career, working in amazing facilities, where you can make a difference to the children of NHS colleagues, plus you’ll receive a brilliant package ofbenefits.
About the Role
As a Room Lead, Early Years Educator, you’ll use your creative flare and organisation skills to support your team to deliver a brilliant programme of fun, inclusive, learning activities for the children around their interests and care needs.
Drawing upon your knowledge of the Foundation Stage curriculum to develop the skills of the team within your room. You’ll encourage the use of our fantastic outdoor spaces to benefit the children by experiencing different environments and developing their sense of the world and themselves.
The working day is extremely rewarding and involves both child and adult led learning opportunities with the children. Examples of these activities include sharing stories, dressing up, ‘messy play’, games, and above all, instilling a sense of fun!
* Be part of the team that creates an nurturing environment and delivers high standards of care and education
* Plan, implement, and evaluate activities to support the care and development of children attending our nursery
* Regularly update records regarding children’s progress and care, feeding back to parents/carers
* Encourage best practices and the development of staff knowledge and skills
* Ensure safeguarding standards are maintained
* Support to all other Childcare Services provision as required
About you
We’d love to hear from experienced, organised, and passionate qualified Early Years Educators, looking to progress or already in a Room Lead role.
You’re great with people of all ages but especially the children in your care, helping them to develop and grow through fun and play. Professional development is something you are keen to pursue as well as supporting your colleagues develop their skills.
A DBS check will be required, we’ll cover the costs now and for renewals in the future.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. 08:00 - 18:00 across 4 days per week (Monday to Friday). We welcome applicants looking to work full days on either a full or part‑time basis.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: : Rachel Berriman, Nursery Manager on 01392 405858
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies;
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
* Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
* Salary Band 3: £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata + 5% RRP until 31/03/2026
* Frequency Annual
* Vacancy Reference 185-63302-12482
* Contract Type Permanent
* Closing Date 23 February, 2026
* Job Category Cleaning & Facilities
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