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Base pay range
Location: Gillingham, Dorset, United Kingdom
Job type: Full Time Permanent
Salary: £14.08 Hour
Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week
Why Join Tops Day Nurseries?
At Tops Day Nurseries, we’ve been shaping futures since 1990. As the UK’s largest employee‑owned childcare group, we recognize that valuing people is the key to success. When you join us, you become more than an employee; you become a co‑owner with a voice, opportunities to grow, and a share in our success.
With 38 nursery sites across the South of England, we provide outstanding early years education and childcare for babies, toddlers, and preschool children. We are always looking for passionate individuals to join us.
We’re proud to be recognised as a World’s Happiest Workplace 2025 and one of the Top 10 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK (2024).
About The Role
Our Room Leader looks after the educational and social development of babies and young children up to the age of five. Their primary duties include providing children with a safe environment to learn, helping them to develop basic social and behavioural skills, and engaging them in age‑appropriate play activities.
About The Nursery
Tops Warminster Nursery is a 40‑place Day Nursery & Pre‑School situated in Warminster, Wiltshire. The nursery runs several extra‑curricular activities including cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, and much more!
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
* £700 Welcome Bonus to kick‑start your journey with us
* Relocation support of up to £3,000 (T&Cs apply) – welcome bonus and relocation packages are not cumulative
* Up to 60% childcare discount at Tops Day Nurseries
* Exclusive discounts & rewards via Blue Light Card and Each Person platform (gyms, cinema, shopping, travel, and many more)
* Health & wellbeing support – NHS prescriptions, optical care & dental treatment
* A generous holiday allowance – including your birthday off & a wellbeing day
What does the role involve?
* Manage and support the team of childcare workers and educators in the room
* Delegate tasks and responsibilities to staff, ensuring a smooth workflow
* Mentor and train staff to ensure high standards of care and education are maintained
* Plan and deliver age‑appropriate learning activities that support the developmental needs of the children
* Organise a daily routine that balances learning, play, and rest
* Create stimulating environments with engaging activities that encourage children’s curiosity and development
* Ensure individual learning plans are developed to meet the needs of each child
* Ensure the room is always well‑organised and that all resources are available and used effectively
* Set up activities and create displays that reflect the children’s work and progress
What are we looking for?
* Early Years qualification (Level 3 or higher) in childcare
* Strong leadership and organisational skills
* Experience working in an early years setting
* Good communication skills, both with children and adults
Important Safeguarding Information
* Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service
* Be eligible to work in regulated roles – not on the Children’s Barred List
* Successfully complete background and reference checks
At Tops Day Nurseries, we are an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
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