Preschool Room Leader

Join Our Team as a Preschool Room Leader! Are you ready to lead with passion, inspire young minds, and make a lasting difference in children's lives? At Wellesbourne Nursery, we're looking for an enthusiastic Preschool Room Leader to guide and support our team in providing outstanding care and education. In this rewarding leadership role, you'll have the opportunity to mentor, nurture, and create a positive impact for children, families, and your colleagues. To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) along with previous experience working within an Early Years setting. SENCO qualification preferable but not essential. Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Why You'll Love Working With Us We know our people make all the difference, so here's how we make a difference for you: WELCOME BONUS: £1000 Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family. Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week), plus your birthday off! Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services. Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards. Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community. Pay: £30,326 per annum (40 hours per week) Working Hours: Full-time over 4 days per week, Monday to Friday. 38 hours (8am-6pm) or 40 hours (7.30am--6.00pm) Location: Warwick University HRI, Wellesbourne Campus, Wellesbourne Road, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, CV35 9EF About our Nursery Our beautiful nursery in Wellesbourne offers a premium nursery experience with 3 additional enhancements. Forest School, Organic lifestyle and Cookery. Our Wellesbourne nursery children love their days with us and set out on the next stage of their education equipped with the life-long skills gained from being in a Forest School and organic growing environment, as well as confidence around cookery and handling ingredients. Each room has its own dedicated outdoor space that the children have access to all day, every day. Located on the Wellesbourne campus of Warwick University HRI, on Charlecote Road, just off the A429. There is ample parking on-site, with a car park on campus. What being a Nursery Room Leader involves As a Nursery Room Leader, you will work alongside the Nursery Manager to lead and inspire your team while delivering exceptional care and education. Key responsibilities include: • Leading and mentoring the team to provide high-quality early years education with passion and energy. • Supporting the Nursery Manager to ensure smooth nursery operations and consistent quality. • Acting as a role model by promoting initiative, creativity, and high standards of care. • Building strong relationships with families, colleagues, and external agencies to support the best outcomes for children. • Overseeing the team's implementation of the EYFS framework, ensuring engaging learning opportunities. • Taking charge of nursery operations in the Nursery Manager's absence. • Encouraging continuous improvement through feedback and supporting professional development. • Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that meets each child's needs. Ready to make a difference? Apply today – we can't wait to hear from you! The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.