At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a nurturing environment for toddlers, ensuring their development through play.
- Company: Homeland Day Nursery, known for its outstanding community reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, wellbeing support, free breakfast, and fun team events.
- Other info: Enjoy excellent training and career progression opportunities in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while advancing your career in early years education.
- Qualifications: Must have Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
We are looking for an experienced Level 3 Early Years Educator – Room Leader to lead our wonderful Rabbits Room at Homeland Day Nursery. Homeland Day Nursery has an outstanding reputation within the local community and is set in a beautiful location in Altrincham. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced practitioner who enjoys working with older toddlers and is ready to take the next step in their career, leading a nurturing, inspiring and engaging room environment.
The Room Leader role is working with our 2 - 3 year olds, supporting children as they prepare for their transition into Pre-School. Our approach combines the Early Years Foundation Stage with the Montessori Method, encouraging children to develop naturally through exploration, independence and purposeful play. Children enjoy access to our beautiful outdoor environments throughout the day, whatever the weather, as well as regular Stretch-n-Grow sessions to promote healthy development.
As Room Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of care, learning and development, while leading and inspiring your team to create a warm, stimulating and nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the Room
- Support and mentor practitioners within the room, creating a positive team culture
- Ensure high standards of care, safety and safeguarding at all times
- Plan and oversee engaging activities that support babies’ development through play and exploration
- Take responsibility for children’s learning and development, monitoring progress and planning meaningful next steps
- Build strong relationships with parents and carers, supporting effective communication and partnerships
- Ensure the room environment is welcoming, stimulating and developmentally appropriate
- Work closely with the management team to maintain high-quality practice across the setting
Benefits of working for us
We place a huge emphasis on wellbeing and staff support, including:
- Access to the BUPA wellbeing helpline
- Breakfast provided each morning (cereal and fruit)
- Free enhanced DBS
- Increasing holiday entitlement with service
- Regular team treats
- Annual staff BBQ with free bar and Christmas night out
- Dress Down Friday every week
- Competitive salary from £13.80 per hour DOE with annual pay review
- Higher rates of pay recognising additional qualifications (e.g. QTS)
- Rewards and recognition gifts for performance
- Excellent in-house training and career progression opportunities
Are you the ideal candidate? Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
Room Leader – Level 3 Early Years Educator employer: Caterpillar Careers
Caterpillar Careers is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for Early Years Educators at Cosy Corner Day Nursery in Birkenhead. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth through excellent in-house training, we ensure that our team members feel valued and empowered in their roles. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children while enjoying a rewarding career.
