The Lodge Pre-School & Nursery is looking for an experienced and passionate Room Leader to help us deliver high-quality experiences for our Little Lodgers and their families.
Do you have what it takes to join Bromley’s most thoughtful nursery?
Our nursery is family run and we are proud to offer spaces for children and staff that are calm, inspiring and thoughtfully designed. Our pre-school rooms free-flow into a large garden where we grow vegetables, wheat and flowers.
The Lodge is a unique setting where we place children, families and staff at the centre of everything we do.
We are looking for a full-time Room Leader to join our nursery team.
What you'll receive:
- 40 hours per week, 5 days over Monday–Friday, 07:30–17:30
- Starting salary £15 per hour (£31,200 annually)
- An extra day off for your birthday each year
- Company-paid Summer and Christmas parties
- Lunch provided (shared with the children) plus staff snacks
- Employee of the Month award (£50)
- Generous holiday incentive – after 1 year’s service, receive 1 additional day annual leave each year (up to 5 extra days)
Staff wear their own clothes – no uniform required.
The Lodge has exceptionally high standards and is highly respected by our families and Little Lodgers. The person in this role must be confident, forward-thinking and able to lead a room while supporting and guiding a team.
We are looking for someone who is Level 3 qualified (or above) and has experience within a nursery setting, ideally in a leadership role.
Must haves:
- Current DBS certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain – funded by the company)
- Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to complete – funded by the company)
- Qualification in Early Years or QTS
We are looking for someone who is:
- Reliable, flexible and able to use their own initiative
- Resourceful, creative and reflective in practice
- A strong team player who contributes ideas and values others
- Able to accept challenge and adapt practice where needed
- Confident in leading a room and supporting team members
- Able to facilitate engaging learning experiences where children can explore
- Confident engaging with families with empathy, kindness, fun and humour
- Able to support planning and children’s next steps in learning
Pay: £31,200.00-£35,100.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
