Looking for a role where you feel valued, supported, and excited to come to work each day? The Old Vicarage Day Nursery is looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and confident Room Leader to lead our baby room and help our youngest children feel safe, loved, and ready to explore.
We’re proud to be part of the DEN Nursery Group and to work with our own bespoke curriculum, giving you the freedom to be creative, child-led, and make a real difference. We also embrace our forest school, with plenty of outdoor learning and regular trips out into the local community to explore nature.
What You’ll Be Doing
Every day is different, but you will:
- Lead and support a happy, motivated team in our baby room
- Create a calm, nurturing, and fun environment where babies feel secure and curious
- Bring our bespoke curriculum to life through engaging, age-appropriate experiences
- Make the most of outdoor learning through our forest school approach
- Take part in local outings and trips
- Observe, support, and celebrate each child’s individual development
- Build strong, trusting relationships with families and colleagues
- Maintain high standards of care, safeguarding, health, and hygiene
- Work closely with the management team, sharing ideas and supporting best practice
What We’re Looking For
- Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification
- Experience working with children under 2, ideally in a room leader or senior role
- A positive, supportive leader who enjoys developing others
- A warm, professional approach with lots of enthusiasm
- Good knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding
Why You’ll Love Working at The Old Vicarage
- Holidays starting at 31 days, plus your birthday off
- 50% childcare discount (subject to availability)
- Free golf and country club membership for all DEN Nursery Group staff
- Access to Perkbox - a rewards and recognition app
- A friendly, welcoming team that truly supports one another
- Ongoing training and clear career progression across the DEN Nursery Group
- Access to a wellbeing programme and app
- A nursery group that values your ideas, wellbeing, and work-life balance
If you’re ready to join a nursery where your voice is heard, your work is appreciated, and every day brings something new, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in a role you’ll love.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
