At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team to deliver top-notch childcare and education.
- Company: Willow Cottage Nurseries, a family-run business in a stunning rural setting.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, 50% childcare discount, and generous leave.
- Other info: Join a caring team with great career growth opportunities and beautiful surroundings.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a supportive work culture.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Childcare qualification and at least 1 year of experience.
The predicted salary is between 25389 - 31031 £ per year.
Willow Cottage Nurseries is looking for an exceptional Early Years Room Leader with a passion for leadership and a vision for delivering the highest quality education and childcare. Would you like to work in a beautiful rural location with extensive outdoor facilities? We believe that our staff should feel valued and be part of a supportive team of childcare professionals.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Delivering and maintaining a professional standard of care and education with high expectations of all children and colleagues.
- Inspire, motivate, and give direction to the team in order to provide the best possible care and education for the children in an environment which is inviting and challenging.
- Sharing and role modelling professional knowledge and experience in line with current thinking around child development.
- Supporting reflective practice, observations and planning in order to meet the individual needs of all children.
- Meeting statutory requirements such as safeguarding, welfare, learning & development, SEND support and record keeping and supporting the team to maintain the same high standards.
Job Roles Available
- Nursery Room Leader (Team Leader)
- Nursery Deputy Room Leader (Deputy Team Leader)
Location
Eynsham – OX29 4EH
Bletchingdon – OX5 3DH
Farmoor – OX2 9NS
Hours / Contracts Available
Full time - 40 hours over 4 days - 7.30am to 6pm. The nursery is open all year round and is not able to offer term-time only positions.
Salary
Team Room Leader - £30,467
Deputy Team Leader - £28,946 + £2000 welcome bonus (T&Cs apply)
Experience
Minimum 1 year working at early years level 3 or above
Closing Date
Open until filled
Safeguarding
Willow Cottage is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK and must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS and barred lists checks.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer. Please see our willow-cottage.com/jobs web site for further information.
Benefits
- Competitive and regularly review salary
- Flexible working arrangements
- 50% discount on childcare
- 31 days annual leave + your Birthday off
- Bonus annual leave for long service
- Bonus annual leave for Christmas Shopping
- Scheme to purchase additional Annual Leave
- We support both inhouse and external training
- We promote and support many internal career opportunities
- We are a family business promoting caring, supportive environment and culture
- Refer a friend scheme
- Overtime rates (x1.5)
- There is ample free parking on our site
- Our staff are able to join the NEST pension scheme
- Beautiful countryside setting
Nursery Room Leader / Team Leader - Advert in Oxford employer: Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd
Willow Cottage is an exceptional employer that prioritises a caring and supportive work environment for its staff. With flexible working arrangements, competitive salaries, and opportunities for professional growth through in-house and external training, we ensure our team feels valued and empowered. Located in a beautiful countryside setting, our nursery fosters a culture of collaboration and commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children, making it a rewarding place to work.
Contact Details:
Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd Recruitment Team
