At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to create fun, engaging activities for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
- Company: Join YMCA Norfolk, a value-driven organisation dedicated to empowering young people.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health care, training opportunities, and family-friendly policies.
- Other info: Be part of a fun, inclusive community with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a supportive, creative environment.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and a passion for nurturing young minds.
The predicted salary is between 14.96 - 14.96 £ per hour.
Position: Nursery Room Lead (Maternity Cover)
Pay: £14.96 per hour (£29,560.96 per annum)
Location: Muddy Puddles Nursery, Norwich
Contract Type: Fixed Term for 1 year
Hours per week: 38 hours per week
Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a fun, engaging environment for children to thrive? Muddy Puddles Nursery in Norwich is looking for Nursery Practitioners to join our dynamic team! If you love working with children aged 3 months to 5 years and want to make a real difference in their early years, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
- Creative Freedom: Help design and deliver exciting activities that support children's development.
- Supportive Team: Work alongside experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing the best care.
- Positive Environment: Foster strong relationships with parents and carers, and be part of a community that values diversity and inclusion.
- Professional Growth: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
Your Role:
As a Nursery Room Leader, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality early years care and education, ensuring children are supported in a safe, nurturing and engaging environment. You will lead and inspire a team of practitioners, oversee the planning and delivery of activities in line with the EYFS framework, and help maintain excellent standards of practice across the nursery. Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you will also support staff development, build positive relationships with families, and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery.
What We're Looking For:
- A genuine passion for working with children.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of the EYFS framework.
- A commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment.
- Flexibility and a positive attitude.
- Level 3 Qualified Early Years professionals.
The Organisation:
At YMCA Norfolk we are hope filled, inspiring and empowering. We aim to offer meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of young people. We place young people at the heart of all we do and are committed to building an organisation that is responsive to the needs of young people within our community. As a value-driven organisation we want our identity to run through everything we do, so we aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for not only the young people we serve but our staff too. Working at YMCA Norfolk is an opportunity to be a part of an organisation which is challenging, innovative, rewarding and most importantly – fun!
Benefits:
- Health Care Plan
- 34 days (pro rata) per annum inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays
- An additional day of annual leave (pro rata) awarded after 5 and 10 years of continuous Long Service
- Access to contributory stakeholder pension scheme after 3 months
- Health and wellbeing events and activities
- Family friendly policies
- In service training opportunities and bursaries investing in your development
- Annual staff day and staff awards to celebrate our successes
- Death in service benefit of 2 x annual salary
- Regular line management and support
- Staff discount at Williams Kitchen Café, Explorers Soft Play & Muddy Puddles Nursery
YMCA Norfolk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check prior to starting employment. Written references will be obtained for the successful candidate that will cover the previous 5 years of employment. The successful candidate will be advised that an offer of employment is subject to us obtaining a minimum of two references which are satisfactory to YMCA Norfolk. Character references may be sought where it is not possible to obtain employment references. YMCA Norfolk will consider all applications, however this role does not meet the salary requirements for sponsorship.
Nursery Room Lead (Maternity Cover) in Norwich employer: YMCA Norfolk
YMCA Norfolk is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer clear career pathways, ongoing training, and a supportive work culture that values creativity and collaboration. Located in Norwich, our vibrant environment fosters innovation and provides unique opportunities for personal and professional growth, making it a rewarding place to work.
