Join Our Team at Just Imagine Day Nursery Colchester!
Position: Room Leader
Hours: 36 hours per week (4 days)
Salary: £13.44 per hour
Qualification: Level 3 Childcare Qualification essential
Are you a passionate and experienced Room Leader ready to make a difference in the lives of children and their families? If so, we want you to join our dedicated team at Just Imagine Day Nursery Colchester!
About Us
We are proud to be rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted and have received the NMT Community Nursery of the Year Award. Our beautiful converted house provides a warm, home-like environment at the heart of our community, accommodating 37 children across three welcoming rooms.
At Just Imagine, we prioritize children's emotional well-being, ensuring they feel safe and supported every day.
Our nursery operates from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and we require flexibility to work varied shifts within these hours.
Why Join Us?
At Family First, we truly value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
* Employee Discount: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children.
* Health & Wellbeing Programme: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline and mental health first aid trained staff.
* Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
* Company Pension Scheme
* Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and earn a cash bonus if they are successful.
Your Role as Room Leader
As a Room Leader, you will:
* Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to children's age and development.
* Support children's physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth.
* Assist staff in maintaining high-quality updates on the EyLog system and children's learning journals.
* Lead by example, promoting respect and credibility in your role.
* Implement an effective key person approach to foster secure attachments.
* Maintain accurate records related to children and staff on the EyMan system.
* Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff member, parent, and visitor.
* Understand and meet the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS.
What We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you should have:
* Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification (essential).
* Over 1 year of experience working in Early Years (essential).
* Over 6 months of experience in a senior position (desirable).
* Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations for achieving a Good or Outstanding rating (desirable).
* Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements (essential).
* Fluency in written and spoken English (essential).
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
At Just Imagine Day Nursery Colchester, part of the Family First Group, we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families, regardless of their background.