Little Barn Owls Nursery – Midhurst, West Sussex
£29,000–£36,000 per year
Full-Time | Permanent
£1000 Welcome Bonus!
Little Barn Owls Nursery Group was recently crowned Nursery World's 2024 Winner for Enabling Environments and we're growing.
We're looking for an inspiring Room Leader to join our beautiful Midhurst nursery, where curiosity, creativity and child-led learning shape every day. Our welcoming setting offers carefully curated learning environments, a strong connection to the local community and an approach inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy.
As a Room Leader, you'll lead your own room and guide daily learning experiences for children aged 6 months to 5 years.
This is a hands-on, creative role with real leadership impact.
You will:
Lead and support your room team to deliver exceptional early years education and care
Plan engaging, child-led learning experiences that inspire curiosity and exploration
Mentor, coach and motivate your team
Create a safe, nurturing and inspiring learning environment
Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues
Take responsibility for your key children, including observations and documentation
Reflect on practice to continually improve outcomes
Work closely with the leadership team to deliver outstanding practice
Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification
Experience working in an Early Years setting, with leadership experience desirable
Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding
Passion for child development and learning through play
Positive, proactive and team-focused approach
Interest in the Reggio Emilia philosophy (full training provided)
Following successful completion of your three month induction, you'll join our Little Barn Owls Training Academy, including:
12 module professional development programme
Dedicated mentor support
Leadership development opportunities
International CPD opportunities
Collaboration with professional Atelieristas
We're passionate about developing future leaders and investing in our people.
Salary up to £36,000
£1000 Welcome Bonus
80% childcare discount
All expenses paid international CPD trips
33 days annual leave including bank holidays
Seasonal bonuses and long service rewards
Employee wellbeing programme, EAP and healthcare cash plan
Option to buy or sell annual leave
Staff social events, fun days and team meals
Clear career progression within an award winning nursery group
Opportunity to work alongside professional artists in dedicated creative studios
Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 6.00pm
Full time permanent position
Term time or school hours not available
Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references required
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Equal opportunities employer
Ready to lead an inspiring team in our beautiful Midhurst nursery?
Apply today through Indeed and become part of an award winning nursery group that's redefining early years education.
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