Location: Aspire Day Nursery, Surbiton
Hours: Full-Time
Salary: Up to £33,000 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)
Essential Requirements
- Level 3 Early Years/Childcare Qualification (essential).
- Previous experience working within a nursery, preschool, or similar childcare setting.
- Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
- Passion for supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing.
- Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and commitment to promoting child welfare.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Reliable, enthusiastic, and committed to delivering high-quality childcare.
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of up to £33,000 per year
- Monthly bonus scheme (up to £600 annually)
- 32 days holiday, including Christmas and New Year closure
- Your birthday off as an additional paid day
- Pension scheme
- Uniform provided
- Wellbeing programme
- Annual salary reviews
- Ongoing paid training and professional development opportunities
- Supportive and friendly team environment
About the Role
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner Room leader to join our welcoming team at Aspire Day Nursery in Surbiton.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced childcare professional who is committed to providing exceptional care and education while helping children thrive during their most important developmental years.
As a room leader, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child can learn, develop, and reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Engaging with your team, ensuring they are meeting the high standards expected from the nursery, setting and completing goals, improving room practice and ensuring planned activities are engaging, fun and educational.
- Ensuring staff understand their roles and responsibilities including the intent of activities, safeguarding and safer sleep.
- Deliver high standards of care that support children's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development.
- Plan and provide engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework.
- Support children's learning through play-based experiences and child-led activities.
- Monitor, observe, and assess children's development, maintaining accurate records and learning journeys.
Key Person Responsibilities
- Act as a key person for a designated group of children.
- Build strong, positive relationships with children and their families.
- Provide regular updates to parents and carers regarding their child's progress and wellbeing.
- Support children's individual learning and development needs.
Safeguarding & Welfare
- Promote safeguarding and child welfare at all times.
- Follow nursery policies and procedures to ensure children's safety and wellbeing.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment.
- Support daily routines, including mealtimes, personal care, and nappy changing where required.
Teamwork & Nursery Support
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver outstanding childcare and education.
- Contribute positively to the nursery's culture and continuous improvement.
- Participate in training, team meetings, and professional development opportunities.
About You
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold a recognised Level 3 Childcare Qualification.
- Have previous experience in a nursery or early years setting.
- Be passionate about early childhood education and development.
- Have a caring, positive, and enthusiastic approach.
- Be creative, energetic, and able to engage children through play and learning activities.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be organised, dependable, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
Additional Information
- An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required prior to employment.
- The role includes supporting children's daily care routines, including feeding, hygiene, and personal care.
- This is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine difference in children's early years development while building a rewarding career within a supportive nursery environment.
Join Aspire Day Nursery and help shape the lives of our little learners in a caring, fun, and inspiring environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
Application question(s):
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Early Years/ Childcare Qualification (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
