Millie's House Nursery & Pre-School, Woodlands Avenue, New Malden (KT3 3UL)
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum
Hours: Full time, [40] hours per week, Monday to Friday (nursery open 8:00am to 6:00pm)
Job type: Permanent
About us
Millie's House Nursery & Pre-School at Woodlands Avenue is a warm and welcoming 84-place day nursery caring for children from 3 months to 5 years. Set across three spacious floors with four bright, age-appropriate rooms and a dedicated pre-school classroom within our secure walled garden, we are right in the heart of the New Malden community with excellent transport links and parking nearby.
We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment where every experience is a learning opportunity and a 'can do' attitude runs through everything we do. We are now looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Room Leader to join our team and help lead the way in delivering outstanding early years care.
About the role
As Room Leader you will take day to day responsibility for the smooth running of your room, leading a team of practitioners to deliver high quality care and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). You will be a positive role model, mentoring your team while building strong, trusting relationships with children and their families.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and supporting your room team to deliver an engaging, child-led curriculum that meets the needs of every child
- Acting as a key person for a group of children, planning for their individual learning and development and maintaining accurate observations and records
- Overseeing the planning and provision of a stimulating, safe and welcoming learning environment, indoors and outdoors
- Building positive partnerships with parents and carers, keeping them informed and involved in their child's progress
- Ensuring all safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare requirements are met at all times, in line with EYFS and our policies
- Supporting the induction, mentoring and development of team members, including apprentices and students
- Working closely with the Nursery Manager and Deputy to maintain the highest standards of care and continuous improvement
About you
We are looking for someone who is passionate about early years and ready to lead by example. You will have:
- A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above) as recognised by the Department for Education (essential)
- Previous experience working in an early years setting, with some experience of leading or supervising others
- A secure, up to date knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to motivate and support a team
- A warm, caring and professional approach, and a genuine commitment to giving children the best possible start
- A paediatric first aid certificate is desirable, though we can support you to gain this
All appointments are subject to our safer recruitment process, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.
What we offer
- Competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience
- Ongoing training and genuine opportunities for career progression
- A supportive and friendly team in a well-resourced setting
- 95% childcare discount
If you would love to join our Woodlands Avenue family, please apply through Indeed with your CV.
Millie's House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Pay: Up to £32,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
