Room Manager

· Competitive salary – £31,346 - £34,778 per annum

· Performance bonus – Up to £1,200 annually.

· Flexible working – Choose 4-5 days a week for a work-life balance that suits you. · Industry-leading holiday allowance – Up to 35 days, including a personal ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure.

· Development fund – £100 annual learning fund, plus paid training (level 3, EY Degrees, Forest School & more).

· No uniforms – £100 clothing allowance for style freedom!

· Family-friendly – Enhanced parental/fostering/neonatal leave after 2 years.

· Childcare – 40% discount, plus 6 emergency days annually. And that’s not all!

· Loyalty rewards – 5-year bonus: around-the-world trip + 2 bonus weeks off. 10-year bonus: “Out of this world” experience + 2 more weeks off!

· Coaching & Mentoring – Empowering team members with access to 3 ILM-approved coaching programmes.

· Referral scheme – Earn up to £1000 per successful hire.

· Amazing discounts – Save on groceries, shopping, fitness, and more.

· Travel support – Season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme.

· Socials & Wellbeing – Annual parties, team events, gym discounts, and online fitness.

· And much, much more!

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Our client in the Thames Town of Chertsey in Surrey which is part of a chain of over 50 nurseries is seeking a confident and experienced Room Leader for their busy nursery. Offering career progression, training and a great place for the children to thrive.

THE ROLE & BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

· Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive as a team.

· Lead our ‘learning through play’ ethos and our Curriculum with care and flair.

· Be a role model for outstanding care and education, inspiring your team to bring their best every day.

· Champion continuous improvement, keeping practice fresh, creative, and Outstandingly Outstanding.

· Shape the daily routine of your room, ensuring smooth transitions from mealtimes to naptimes to playtimes.

· Support your team to plan, observe, and deliver high-quality learning experiences tailored to every child.

· Coach, guide, and motivate your team through regular feedback and professional development.

· Build strong, trusting relationships with parents and keep them involved in their children’s learning.

· Embed and role-model our safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing standards across your room.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

· Previous experience working with children in an educational setting (ideally as a Room Leader, Third in Charge, or nursery practitioner, nursery nurse, or early years educator). · For Baby Room Managers, you will need previous experience working with children under 2. · Experience in leading and coaching a team. · A background in leading consistent and exceptional customer service. · Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above). · Paediatric First Aid (12 hours) and a commitment to remain compliant. · Relevant safeguarding/child protection training and be willing to update that training regularly. · A genuine passion for education and changing the lives of children. · A positive, glass-half-full outlook. · Bags of drive and motivation with a ‘make it happen’ attitude!