Room Leader The Coach House Day Nursery
New Forest National Park
Full-Time 40 hours per week
Salary: £29,120 per annum
Step into a truly magical setting where nature meets nurturing.
Nestled in the heart of the New Forest, The Coach House Day Nursery offers a warm, inspiring environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. With a strong reputation rated 9.9 on Daynurseries.co.uk and GOOD by Ofsted we re proud of our child-centred ethos and dedicated team.
Why Join Us?
We value the passion and professionalism of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation, we offer a £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus after just 6 months of service a perfect time to join and be celebrated for your skills!
You ll also enjoy a generous benefits package:
Annual Leave : 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays
Childcare Discount : 75% off nursery fees for team members
Health & Wellbeing Support : Confidential employee assistance helpline
Career Development : Tailored training and progression opportunities
Company Pension Scheme
Referral Bonuses for introducing new team members
Free Onsite Parking
Team Events & Celebrations throughout the year
Your Role as Room Leader:
Create engaging, age-appropriate experiences that support children s development
Lead by example, fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment
Support staff with high-quality observations and updates on EyLog
Champion the key person approach to build secure attachments
Maintain accurate records using EyMan and ensure EYFS compliance
Safeguard the wellbeing of children, staff, and families at all times
What We re Looking For:
Level 3 Childcare Qualification Essential
1+ Year Experience in Early Years Essential
6+ Months in a Senior Role Desirable
Strong understanding of EYFS and Ofsted standards
Fluent in written and spoken English
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures.
The coach house is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.