Job Description

✨ Room Leader / Third In charge Opportunity✨

• About Us
  We are excited to announce an opportunity for a passionate Nursery Room Leader / Third In charge to join our Toddler (2-3s) Room, here in Forest Hill, London.

 We are always on the lookout for passionate people who want to progress their career in childcare. We look for like-minded people who share our values and goals and who want to be part of a team committed to delivering excellence in Early Years care and education. We think we’re a special place to work and we hope you’ll agree! We also have an amazing outdoor space, with forest school at the local nature reserve as part of our curriculum

 Nursery Staff Benefits

As a Room Leader / Third In charge, you will enjoy:

 A VERY Competitive Salary – Up to £32,000pa, depending on age, qualifications, and experience

• Staff wellbeing focussed
• Career progression and funded training provided
• Regular pay rises
• Closed over Christmas and new year
• Extra day of holiday for every year you work for us
• Amazing outdoor space, with forest school at the local nature reserve as part of our curriculum
• Free lunches the last week of the month
• Free parking

Room Leader / Third In charge Days/Hours: (Please see below)

• Full time position (41 hours a week)
• 4 ½ days a week (4 x full days 8am-6pm with a 1-hour break and 1 x ½ day 8am-1pm or 1pm 6pm)
• ½ day can vary and you are accommodating for appointments etc
• Please note we cannot accommodate school hours or term time

 About the Role

In this role, you will support children’s learning and development, following the EYFS standards to create a warm and stimulating environment. You’ll work closely with children, parents, and carers, contributing to a high standard of care and education through engaging activities and a commitment to outdoor learning.

 Room Leader / Third In charge Responsibilities

• Providing the highest level of childcare and early education experiences for all children in the nursery.
• Working as part of a passionate staff team and contributing to the running and development of the nursery.
• Ensuring that children's learning and development are celebrated with the child and their families.
• Using your knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage & child development to plan and implement interest-led, engaging learning activities on a daily basis.

 About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in Early Years (full and relevant)
• Have previous experience as a nursery practitioner or similar role
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to outdoor learning and inclusive practices
• Possess excellent communication skills for interacting with parents and carers
• Be eligible to work in the UK

How to Apply
If you are a passionate Room Leader / Third In charge with the skills and experience we’re seeking, we would love to hear from you! Please apply today by sending your CV and take the next step in your career with us.