About us
Alphabet City Day Nursery is a small group of 2 Nursery Settings across 3 buildings in Basingstoke, the first Nursery (Highfields) established in 2007 and the second (Falconhurst)in 2014 which expanded into a 2 building (Hazeldene) in 2025. Our Nurseries are set in beautiful Victorian houses creating a home-from-home feel as you step foot inside.
Throughout Alphabet City’s teaching and learning, runs the thread of children’s interests. We strongly believe that activities inspired by children and their interests are the best way for them to fully engage in the learning of new skills. Age-appropriate opportunities to express self-directed activities, allows for children to learn through trial and error in practical playful ways.
Our Falconhurst & Hazeldene Team is a melting pot of Practitioners who bring with them a wide range of experiences and personalities working together across 4 age groups between 2 buildings.
Preschool Room Leader role
We are looking for a Level 3 qualified Preschool Room Leader who is enthusiastic abouteducation through play, to lead our Preschool Team as they care for and educate our 3–5-year-olds.
Our Preschool Room occupies the ground floor of our new Hazeldene building. As Preschool Room Leader you will be running a Team of Practitioners daily, with the support of the Deputy Manager based on site.
The role of the Room Leader is to work as part of the Leadership Team to provide professional leadership and management to their base room team and to ensure that all children receive the highest standards of care and education.
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills and a genuine love for working with young children as they prepare for school.
Key tasks and responsibilities
- Establish a preschool environment where the wellbeing of the children is paramount. To be adaptable and flexible around children’s learning and following their interests. Help children with care routines and developing independence. To embed smooth transitions by shaping the daily routine around the children’s needs. Lead a Team in daily care and education routines through effective leadership to inspire the Team. Build relationships with families inline with our home-from-home ethos to support children’s development. Support your Team in working with the children, families, the Deputy Manager and local schools to support school transitions. Model best practice to your Team through day to day play interactions with children. To be a reflective leader who strives to improve practice within their room. Support a positive culture where the Team feel valued in their work through constructive feedback. As a line manager carry out supervisions with your Team and other Team Members across the Setting. Plan and deliver constructive room meetings with the Preschool Team to ensure the highest level of care and education is consistently provided Actively engage with all aspects of Practitioner role, including supporting cleaning tasks, toilet training and activities.
Person specification
We are looking for a friendly, energetic and hardworking Practitioner with a good knowledge of child development. You must have strong leadership qualities and confidence in delegating through clear communication. You must be able to work within a stimulatingenvironment while focused on the children’s care and education and your Team’s wellbeing.
Qualifications and experience
- A full and relevant Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification At least 2 years of experience in an Early Years setting Leadership experience preferable Paediatric First Aid (or willing to complete) Safeguarding training (or willing to complete) Food and Hygiene (or willing to complete) Undergo an enhanced DBS check
Reports to
Nursery Management Team
Working Hours
- Monday–Friday between 8.00am–6:00pm Work your 42.5 hours across 4.5 or 5 days Full-time, 51 weeks of the year
Benefits
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays Paid Christmas closure period (not detracted from the 23 days) Additional day off for your birthday after 2 years of service 5 paid sick days after 2 year of service Free Nursery lunch Uniform tops provided
Pay: From £29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
