At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a nursery room, creating exciting experiences for children and supporting staff development.
- Company: Join the award-winning RAFAKidz Nursery with a warm and friendly team.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 40% childcare discount, healthcare cashback, and generous leave.
- Other info: Opportunities for promotion and access to exclusive events celebrating our achievements.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives while advancing your career in childcare.
- Qualifications: Must have Level 3 qualification and at least one year of experience in early years.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 29000 £ per year.
RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Odiham RG29 1QH
£30,420 for 37.5 hours per week
- Enhanced childcare discount of 40% for permanent employees
- Healthcare cash back for you and your children to cover prescription, dental and optician costs
- Free access to virtual GP Health and Stress Support plus gym discount
- Unlimited Refer a Friend bonus payments
- Generous leave with time off to relax and recharge over the Christmas period
- Group Associate Membership - savings and discounts on household bills and more!
- Guaranteed transfer to another nursery (for spouses and families being redeployed)
- Preparing for promotion? We pay travel and overnight expenses to allow you to experience another of our fabulous settings
- First Stage Informal Telephone Interviews - let’s get to know each other before arranging a visit
- Opportunities to attend gala evenings to celebrate our big nominations and wins together!
About us
2025 was a phenomenal year for RAFAKidz! Our special awards include:
- Nursery Group of the Year
- Nursery World Medium Sized Nursery Group of the Year
- National NMT Nursery Awards Outdoor Learning Environment
- National NMT Nursery Awards
If you're a talented, passionate and dedicated childcare professional looking for your next step, our welcoming and warm nursery at RAFAKidz Odiham is the place for you! With our friendly team and small room sizes we can offer exciting experiences every day. For every child that comes through the doors of RAFAKidz, no matter their ability, background or circumstances, we provide experiences that will help them be confident and reach their full potential.
About you
You can expect to be fully 'hands on' to create a stimulating and exciting nursery setting. Ideally you will be either an experienced Room Leader or a Level 3 Practitioner ready for your next challenge. As well as the usual responsibilities that you would expect of this role, our Room Leaders are part of our management team and role models to other members of staff. You will encourage and motivate your colleagues to continually demonstrate best practices and support them in their learning journey towards their qualifications. You will have a minimum of one year's experience working at a level 3 position in an early years' environment and have a good understanding of the EYFS learning outcomes to plan for children's learning and development. We pride ourselves on being an organisation that nurtures our nurseries and teams. With a brilliant range of nursery resources, you can be assured we will always provide you with the tools that you need to provide exceptional childcare for the local community.
(OD) Nursery Room Leader in Odiham employer: RAF Association
The Royal Air Force Families Federation is an exceptional employer dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for RAF families worldwide. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, we offer generous benefits such as up to 42 days of annual leave, life insurance, and access to health support services, all within a supportive and collaborative work culture. Located at RAF Wittering, our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while you engage in meaningful advocacy work that directly impacts the lives of service families.
