Overview
Nursery Room Manager - Full Time 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) – Barking, RM6 – £31,688 + amazing benefits
We put people before profit: work for a family of nurseries with heart
LEYF is known for quality teachers — we offer strong in-house training and access to promotion. Our nurseries feel independent and community focused, and teams take care of each other. You join a family of nurseries with a great support network.
"LEYF gave me the confidence and the teaching to go further in my job." - Victoria, Room Leader
We are the London Early Years Foundation, or LEYF Nurseries for short; a family of 40 nurseries. Our people love working for us because we focus on the child and their family, and give them the best start in life.
What’s in it for you?
"The best thing about working for LEYF is I really believe in what they do." - Pethro, Deputy Manager
Benefits include training, career progression, and a competitive salary for the sector, plus generous family support.
* Generous pension at 7% (1% from you)
* 70% discount on childcare fees
* Up to 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday (pro-rated for part-time hours)
* Sector-leading parental leave
* Access to Headspace app, shopping discounts, annual conference and money for team celebrations
* Other benefits that support you and your family
The role
"We work as a team. We work as a family." - Zainab, Room Manager
We know you work in Early Years because you love helping children develop and learn. You are warm and keen to give children the best education to succeed in life.
You will manage a team in your room to create and plan daily activities to engage and teach the children. You will also work closely with the management team and parents, building great relationships and practice.
Every nursery shares LEYF’s unique teaching model. You will have the freedom to be creative to suit how the children learn best. Whether you hop on a train to the Science Museum, take a bus to make friends at a nearby LEYF nursery, or bake with your nursery chef, it’s always about the children in our nurseries.
Responsibilities
* Lead a room team to plan and deliver daily activities that engage and educate children
* Collaborate with the management team and parents to build strong relationships
* Create a nurturing, safe, and stimulating learning environment following LEYF’s teaching model
Qualifications
* The right to work in the UK
* Level 3 or above childcare qualification
* Ability to lead a ratio-bound team and build strong relationships
* Ability to safeguard and protect children
* Positive, adaptable, and friendly attitude
About the nursery
Rated Good by Ofsted, Farrance Road Nursery & Pre-School provides Early Years education and childcare to children from birth to 5 years old. We are in Chadwell Heath, near Chadwell Heath railway station. We are a large, modern nursery with separate rooms for different age groups and a garden for outdoor play. Our baby room is equipped with a gym and sensory area.
How to apply
Apply now. Contact us today; our friendly recruiters are waiting to hear from you.
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