YMCA Trinity Group – Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2NU £25,668.24 per annum pro rata, plus £500 sign on bonus 38 hours per week Full Time Permanent Reference: 0098 Required as soon as possible We are offering a £500 sign on bonus for the successful candidate. At YMCA Childcare Providence we are looking for a passionate and dedicated Early Years Room Leader to join our setting. This is an excellent opportunity for you to immerse yourself in quality care and education, ensuring the best start to a child’s educational journey, and leading a team to maintain an Outstanding provision. Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and their families? Do you have a warm smiling face who can make every child feel special? Can you pretend to enjoy eating mystery creations from playdough? Are you prepared to have lots of fun? Laughter is a huge part of our day Can you sing very loud – in tune or out of tune? If a child requested you be a pirate on their ship, would you have the skills to be the best pirate? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you You will need: to be qualified with a minimum relevant Early Years Level 3 qualification, or equivalent a minimum of two years post qualifying experience extensive working knowledge of the EYFS experience of managing other people, including volunteers strong leadership skills to be motivated to always provide high quality childcare. About us YMCA Trinity Group has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and committed Early Years Room Leader to join our childcare setting on Wellington Street. We will offer you: Reduced childcare costs for employees own children 5 weeks holiday & public holiday allowance (Pro rata) Paid day off allocated for your Birthday (dependant on staff rota) Development and Internal Progression opportunities Your DBS Check Facilitated / Cost Paid as part of your onboarding Induction programme and additional career development opportunities Competitive rates of pay and company pension, plus access for YMCA Trinity staff and their immediate families to our Employee Assistance Programme For more information Please read the full Job Description (pdf) for more information. If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact Nathalie Howell, Childcare Manager by calling 01473295258 or by emailing nathalie.howellymcatrinity.org.uk or recruitmentymcatrinity.org.uk. How to apply To apply, please complete an application on our vacancies page (vacancies.ymcatrinitygroup.org.uk). Closing date: 1pm, 7 April 2025. Applications are assessed on a regular basis, therefore early application is advised. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy when roles are filled.