Job description
Required Start date January 2027
Blossom Lodge Day Nursery are looking to recruit a Full Time (4.5 days) Room Leader
This role would be for our Toddler Room (1-2 years)
You would be joining a dedicated, friendly and supportive team where the senior leadership team are committed to supporting staff’s continual personal development.
You will be required to supervise and manage a small team of staff and liaise daily with the nursery manager to provide a high level of care for the children at the nursery, maximising their learning potential and work towards positive outcomes.
Required Qualifications:
- NVQ Level 3 or higher,
- Paediatric first aid certificate
- Safeguarding certificate
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Experience of working in a children’s day nursery, min of 2 years and a min of 1 year in a supervisory role
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to observe and record children’s progress
- Ability to observe and support staff performance
- Enthusiasm and a passionate approach to Early Years Development
- Comprehensive knowledge of the EYFS
Employment benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, April 2026 wage increase will be above minimum wage
- Your birthday off on us, a day to celebrate you!
- 31 days annual leave, (28 days standard annual leave, one day off for your birthday and two days towards our Christmas closure week)
- An extra days holiday after 5 years of employment
- Committed team supporting all staff in their personal development and career progression including access to NoodleNow, an industry leading online learning platform
- Up to 50% Staff Childcare Discount for Qualified Staff
- Employee recognition and long service award vouchers
- Staff Recommend a Friend Scheme, £500 after employee complete their probation period
- Access to Perkbox, range of discounts and offers
- Pension scheme
- Staff non uniform day last Friday of the month
To apply for this position please email [email protected] directly and an application form will be emailed to you
- All applications require 2 references and the successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure (DBS) before employment start date is confirmed
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £31,416.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
Experience:
- room leader : 1 year (required)
- nursery : 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Early Years Level 3 NVQ (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
