First Place Nurseries, Bushey
Part of Grandir UK
Salary - £29,952 - £31,200 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)
Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.
Our First Place Nursery, part of Grandir UK, is looking for a proactive and passionate Room Leader (Toddlers Room) to support the delivery of high-quality care and education, ensuring the best outcomes for children and a positive experience for families.
Why You’ll Love Working at First Place
At First Place you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to grow.
Core Benefits
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
- Christmas and New Year shutdown
- Flexible working options available
- £500 refer-a-friend bonus
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions
- Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
- Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
- Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues
About Our Nursery
First Place Nursery Bushey offers a warm, home-from-home environment where children feel safe, valued, and confident, combined with the strength and expertise of Grandir UK’s established early years curriculum. As part of a trusted group with over 25 years of experience, our nursery delivers high-quality learning while still maintaining a personal, community-focused feel. Children benefit from age-specific rooms and tailored care for each stage of development, alongside a strong focus on nutrition and overall wellbeing through balanced, healthy meals. Our nursery also has a strong reputation with both Ofsted and parents, reflecting its commitment to high standards. Importantly, while supported by robust group processes, the setting retains flexibility, allowing practitioners to adapt activities and experiences to suit the needs and preferences of the children, creating a balance between structure and individuality.
Location and Travel
First Place Nursery Bushey is conveniently located in Bushey, with excellent transport links making it easily accessible for local families and commuters. The nursery benefits from close proximity to major road networks including the M1 and A41, as well as nearby train stations such as Bushey Station, which provides direct routes into London Euston. There are also good local bus routes serving the area, making drop-offs and pick-ups straightforward for parents travelling from surrounding areas. This well-connected location makes our nursery an ideal choice for families living or working in Bushey and the wider Hertfordshire and North London areas.
What You Will Be Doing
- Promote high standards of quality within the nursery
- Support and supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties
- Deploy staff appropriately to ensure that the required standards are delivered and maintained within the rooms
- Ensure the effective implementation of the nursery keycarer procedures and allocate children to keycarers appropriately
- Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents and carers about their child
- Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers
- Develop open and positive working relationships with staff
- Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers
Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits
- Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks
- Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks
- Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid
- Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid
- Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid
- Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you
- The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service
Even More Benefits
- Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M&S, and major supermarkets
- 24-hour remote GP appointments
- Dayforce Wallet - gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.
- Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies
- Recognition, rewards, and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
- Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities
- Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation
Grandir UK
Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be carried out by our approved third party provider.
We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.
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