At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team to provide outstanding care and education for children.
- Company: Join a nurturing nursery with a home-from-home feel and a dedicated team.
- Benefits: Enjoy free childcare for the first month, 31 days holiday, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Work in a charming environment with a supportive team and a therapy dog!
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 29000 £ per year.
Join Our Team as a Nursery Room Leader! Are you ready to lead with passion, inspire young minds, and make a lasting difference in children’s lives? At Bishopthorpe, we’re looking for an enthusiastic Nursery Room Leader to guide and support our team in providing outstanding care and education. In this rewarding leadership role, you’ll have the opportunity to mentor, nurture, and create a positive impact for children, families, and your colleagues.
To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
- Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week), plus your birthday off!
- Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses.
- Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
- Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
- Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.
Pay: £13.90 - £13.90 per annum
Working Hours: 38 hours over 4 days
Location: Little Green Rascals Children's Day Nursery & Out of School Club Bishopthorpe, Old School House, Bishopthorpe, North Yorkshire, YO23 2RE
About our Nursery
Based in a charming listed former school building opposite Bishopthorpe library, our nursery boasts four beautiful rooms, each lovingly restored to preserve their original features. Outside our nursery, we offer three beautiful gardens and onsite Forest School. We have a home from home feel and strive to create an enabling environment that our Rascals thrive in. As part of our ethos all of our food is organic and made daily on site by our kitchen team to provide healthy and fresh meals for both the children and staff. We also have our own Out of School and Holiday Club attached to our local school which has various arts and crafts activities for children to enjoy along with plenty of outdoor adventures to keep children engaged! We also have our very own Nursery dog; Mabel who is training to be a Therapy dog for children. She does two days a week and loves snuggles with both the Staff and the children!
What being a Nursery Room Leader involves
- Leading and mentoring the team to provide high-quality early years education with passion and energy.
- Supporting the Nursery Manager to ensure smooth nursery operations and consistent quality.
- Acting as a role model by promoting initiative, creativity, and high standards of care.
- Building strong relationships with families, colleagues, and external agencies to support the best outcomes for children.
- Overseeing the team’s implementation of the EYFS framework, ensuring engaging learning opportunities.
- Taking charge of nursery operations in the Nursery Manager’s absence.
- Encouraging continuous improvement through feedback and supporting professional development.
- Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that meets each child’s needs.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today – we can't wait to hear from you!
The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.
Nursery Room Leader - £500 Welcome Perk in Bishopthorpe employer: The Old Station Nursery
At Townsend Montessori Nursery in Herne Bay, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to nurturing both our team and the children in our care. With generous benefits like free childcare for the first month, 31 days of holiday, and a strong focus on career development through access to training resources, we foster a supportive and inclusive work culture that values every employee's contribution. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a rewarding work environment that prioritises your wellbeing and professional growth.
