Application Deadline: 2 December 2024 Department: Little Elms Shirley Location: Little Elms Daycare Nursery Shirley Limited Compensation: £28,496 - £29,442 / year Description £1000 Welcome Bonus £1000 Welcome Bonus £1000 Welcome Bonus The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We are currently for a skilled and experienced Nursery Room Leader / Manager to be based in our Shirley Nursery. The nursery offers state-of-the-art facilities, combining bright and spacious indoor rooms along with fabulous outdoor areas. You can earn up to £28,500.00 per annum working Full time (40 hours per week) – 4 days a week or 5 days at 8.30am to 5.30pm. To be considered for the Nursery Room Leader / Room Manager role you must have: At least 1 years' experience in a Nursery Room Leader role or equivalent Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years childcare Excellent knowledge & understanding of the EYFS & Statutory framework Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) Ability to use your own initiative Your passion to be shown in your day-to-day interaction with children Little Elms amazing benefits for you - New Starter £1000 Welcome bonus Excellent rates of pay. Service recognition awards – get an extra day's annual leave, for each year worked Free, hot daily lunch prepared by our Skilled Nursery Chefs each day you work Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (provided by BUPA) Generous Childcare discount Support to gain higher qualifications Internal promotion opportunities Free Uniform New starter goody bag Things you need to know – This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and satisfactory employment references. The successful candidate will be required to undertake online safeguarding training and all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Little Elms Daycare Nurseries are an Equal Opportunities Employer Little Elms Daycare Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The welcome bonus will be paid in two instalments. £500 will be paid in the first salary payment after joining, then another £500 upon completion of probation (6 months, unless extended). The welcome bonus will be subject to normal Tax & NI deductions. The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Key Responsibilities To lead, motivate, and guide a team of early years practitioners within an assigned room. To ensure the delivery of a high-quality early years experience, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, and fostering a safe and engaging environment that promotes children's learning, well-being, and development.