Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Enhance the all‑around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development. Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality. Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency. Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff. Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times. Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met.
Responsibilities
* Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification – Essential.
* Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years – Essential.
* Over 6 months experience working in a senior position – Desirable.
* Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating – Desirable.
* Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – Essential.
* Fluent in written and spoken English – Essential.
* Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children – all staff and volunteers required to share this commitment.
* A Disclosure and Barring Service certificate – required for all posts; additional enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duty.
About the Nursery
Cherrygrove Nursery is a warm and welcoming setting located in High Wycombe, just a short distance from the town centre and with easy access to the M40. Rated Good by Ofsted, the nursery offers three age‑specific rooms, each with its own garden area, where children can explore and enjoy the outdoors.
We are currently seeking a dedicated Room Leader to join our team. This full‑time position offers 42.5 hours per week, with flexible shift patterns between the nursery's operating hours of 7:30 AM and 6:30 PM. As the nursery operates year‑round, this is not a term‑time only role. The salary for this position is up to £29,940 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. If you’re a passionate childcare professional looking to take the next step in your career and lead a team in a supportive, enriching environment, we would love to hear from you.
What We Offer
* Salary: up to £29,940 per annum.
* Flexible shift patterns and 42.5 hours per week.
* Benefits: Up to 15 driving lessons & theory/practical test paid for.
* Free gym membership for 12 months.
* Holiday voucher – receive £750 voucher on your 1st anniversary.
* Level 3 Practitioner qualification bonus – automatically qualify 6 months after joining.
* £400 qualification recognition bonus.
* Referral programme – earn up to £750 for referring a friend.
* Employee childcare discounts – 75 % off nursery fees.
* Annual leave starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
* Health and wellbeing programme – confidential employee assistance helpline.
* Career development – tailored learning and development opportunities.
* Excellent transport links and free onsite parking.
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