At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a nursery room, creating a fun and stimulating environment for children.
- Company: Join the award-winning RAFAKidz Nursery team at RAF Shawbury.
- Benefits: Enjoy 40% childcare discount, healthcare cashback, and generous leave.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with opportunities for growth and celebration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Room Leader or Level 3 Practitioner in early years.
The predicted salary is between 28493 - 28493 £ per year.
RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Shawbury SY4 4DZ
£28,493 38 hours per week
Benefits:
- 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
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 year’s 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.
How to apply:
Apply via our website www.rafakidz.org.uk. Closing date Wednesday 1 July however interviews are ongoing so please do not delay in applying, we’d love to hear from you!
RAFAKidz Shawbury Nursery Room Leader employer: Rafakidz
RAFAKidz is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff, offering a generous benefits package including enhanced childcare discounts, healthcare cashback, and opportunities for career advancement. With a supportive work culture that celebrates achievements and fosters collaboration, employees can thrive in a stimulating environment dedicated to providing outstanding childcare in the heart of RAF Shawbury.
