Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Nursery Room Lead to join our team at a vibrant nursery in the heart of the community.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education, excellent leadership skills, and a nurturing approach to childcare.
Duties and responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of nursery staff to ensure the highest standards of care and education are maintained
- Plan and deliver engaging activities that promote learning and development for children
- Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and children to provide regular updates on children's progress
- Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for children to thrive
- Drive continuous improvement in nursery operations and educational programmes
Experience and qualifications
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
Experience working with young children in a nursery or childcare setting
Qualification in Early Childhood Education or equivalent (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or above)
Excellent communication skills with fluency in English
Strong organisational skills to effectively manage daily nursery activities
Paediatric first aid certificate (preferable)
Safeguarding training and understanding
Benefits
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Employee mentoring programme
On-site parking
learning platform
Staff discount for own children
Pathways to progress in the company
Company culture
We are a small family run nursery in the heart of the new forest. We have created a home from home environment where children can develop, grow and make life long memories.