Jobs in Whitacre Heath

Nursery Room Leader – £29,785.60
per year & 75% Childcare Discount

 

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
(shifts between 7:30am–6:00pm)

Location: The Kentish Town Day
Nursery & Preschool, Ryland Road, Kentish Town (short walk from Kentish
Town West, Kentish Town & Chalk Farm Stations)

At Just Imagine Day Nursery Vange, we’re looking for a confident, caring and motivated Third in Charge to
join our warm, supportive team.

Set within the
heart of the local community, our nursery provides high-quality care for
children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our ethos Nurture, Care, Inspire sits at the
centre of everything we do, shaping a safe, engaging environment where children
flourish through curiosity, independence and trusted relationships.

If you’re ready
to support leadership, inspire your team and help create exceptional learning
experiences for children, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your Early
Years career.

Your
Benefits:

We believe happy, valued teams create the best outcomes
for children. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

·       £1,000 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply) 

·       £400
Qualification Bonus (T&Cs apply) 

·       Flexible
Working Options: 4 or 5 days, part-time or bank hours to
suit your lifestyle 

·       33 Days Paid
Holiday: 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday
off 

·       75%
Childcare Discount for your own children 

·       Career
Growth: Tailored training, development and promotion
opportunities 

·       Health &
Wellbeing Support: Confidential helpline and wellbeing
resources 

·       Supportive
Culture: Warm, inclusive team with staff socials and appreciation
treats 

·       Company
Pension and free
on-site parking 

·       DBS Paid
For: We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check 

·       Uniform
Provided: So you’re ready from day one 

The Role:

 

As a Nursery
Room Leader, you will create a nurturing, inspiring environment where children
can learn, play and thrive every day. You will:

·       Lead your room with confidence, positivity and
professionalism

·       Plan fun, stimulating activities aligned with
the EYFS

·       Support children’s social, emotional, physical
and intellectual development

·       Guide and support staff in delivering
high-quality learning journals

·       Embed an effective key person approach

·       Maintain accurate records using internal systems

·       Ensure the safety, wellbeing and safeguarding of
every child

·       Build strong, trusted relationships with
families

 

What We're Looking For:

You’re
passionate, reliable and ready to take the next step in your Early Years
career. You bring warmth, leadership and a genuine commitment to giving
children the best possible start in life.

Essential:

·       Full and relevant Level 3 childcare
qualification

·       1+ year of experience in an Early Years setting

·       Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding

·       Confident written and spoken English

Desirable:

·       6+ months’ experience in a senior or room leader
role

·       Understanding of Ofsted requirements for
Good/Outstanding

 

Ready to Join Us?

As part of the
Family First Nurseries network, you’ll benefit from excellent resources, strong
professional development programmes and genuine opportunities to grow into
senior roles.

If you’re
ready to join a nursery where you will be appreciated, supported and inspired
every day, apply now and grow with us!

Please note:
We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. 

 

We are
committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all
staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will
be required for
all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our
Safeguarding Duty

Footsteps Nursery Fradley is part of the
Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with
equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an
adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory
practice for all children and families according to their individual needs.
Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief,
marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or
maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within
the Family First Group