At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant nursery room, guiding your team and shaping children's experiences.
- Company: My Ohana, a nurturing nursery committed to family values and team support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, childcare discounts, flexible pay, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team culture where your ideas are valued and encouraged.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 early years qualification and experience with children aged 3 months to 5 years.
The predicted salary is between 25875 - 31625 £ per year.
From £31,000 per year
Lead a room where children thrive and your team grows. You know a great room when you walk into one. Children are busy, curious and happy. Parents feel welcomed. Practitioners feel confident and supported. That doesn't happen by chance. It happens because a great Room Leader is at the heart of it.
At My Ohana, we're looking for that person. If you love early years, lead by example and care about your team as much as the children, we'd love to meet you!
About us: Ohana means family, and that's how we run our nurseries. We're committed to a nurturing, inclusive environment for children, their families and our colleagues. We believe that when our people are supported to grow, children get the very best start. That's why we put so much into our team's wellbeing, development and careers. Our mission is simple: a safe, engaging and enriching experience for every child, and a place where our team feels valued, supported and inspired.
The role: As Room Leader, you'll take ownership of your room day to day. You'll shape the children's experiences, guide and develop your team, and build warm, trusting relationships with families. You'll have the freedom to bring your ideas to life, with the backing of a supportive nursery management team.
Your day will include:
- Leading your room with confidence, modelling great practice and setting high standards
- Putting children's safety, wellbeing and happiness first in everything you do
- Planning and delivering a fun, action-packed day of activities in line with the EYFS
- Supporting and coaching your team so planning, observations and milestones are consistently excellent
- Building positive, open relationships with parents and carers so they feel part of their child's journey
- Creating calm, sociable and positive mealtime experiences
- Helping build a happy, collaborative culture where everyone feels part of the team
What you'll bring:
- A full and relevant Level 3 (or above) early years qualification
- Experience working with children aged 3 months to 5 years
- A real passion for delivering high-quality care and early education
- Strong communication skills, with parents, colleagues and children alike
- A natural team player who enjoys supporting and motivating others
- Experience leading or supervising a room or team
What's in it for you: We look after the people who look after our children:
- Competitive salary from £31,000
- Access your pay as you earn it, so you're not waiting for payday
- Generous childcare discount for your own little ones
- Learning and development to support your personal and professional growth, and your path into senior leadership
- Company pension
- Free online GP access for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support whenever you need it
- Retail discounts on everyday spending
If you're ready to lead a room, inspire a team and make a lasting difference to children and families, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the My Ohana family!
Nursery Room Leader: Lead a thriving, supportive team employer: My Ohana
IKEA Reading is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its employees, offering a supportive work culture where teamwork and collaboration thrive. As an Early Years Key Worker, you will benefit from flexible working hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic environment dedicated to providing high-quality care for children. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying the unique advantages of working at IKEA, where your contributions are valued and recognised.
