Welcome to Beaconsfield Day Nursery and Pre-School!
Join Our Team as a Nursery Room Leader - Preschool Room
40 hours per week
Salary: £29,536 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Exciting Opportunity: £1,000 Welcome Bonus! We’re thrilled to offer a warm welcome to all qualified practitioners joining our team at The New Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool.
About Us
Beaconsfield Day Nursery is a vibrant and welcoming space located in the heart of Beaconsfield. With easy access from the A335 and close to the M40 junction, we provide ample onsite and street parking. Plus, we’re just a short distance from Beaconsfield Train Station, making it convenient for our dedicated team.
Our nursery boasts spacious, bright rooms and a large, fully equipped garden featuring a mud kitchen. Each room has direct access to the garden, including a separate area for our baby room. We pride ourselves on offering a rich variety of extracurricular activities and regular outings, providing children with engaging opportunities for imaginative and real-world play.
Your Role
We are seeking a passionate Level 3 Room Leader to join our Preschool Room. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week with flexible shifts between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM. Please note, this is a year-round position as our nursery operates throughout the year.
Why Join Us?
At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* £1,000 Welcome Bonus
* £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus
* Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for team members
* Referral Programme: Refer a friend and receive a bonus of up to £750
* Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays
* Health and Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available
* Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
* Onsite Free Parking and Transport Links
Your Responsibilities
As Room Leader, you will:
* Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources appropriate for children's age and development
* Enhance children's physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development
* Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and child learning journals with high quality
* Lead by example, promoting respect and credibility in your role
* Embed an effective key person approach to help children form secure attachments
* Maintain accurate records and accounts 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
*Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive; changes and additional duties may be added as necessary.
Your Qualifications
To thrive in this role, you will need:
* Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential
* Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years - Essential
* Over 6 months’ 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, subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
Beaconsfield Day Nursery and Preschool is part of the Family First Group, where 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 individual needs.
Join us in making a difference!