Room Leader​/Nursery Practitioner

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Room Leader to join our 24-place preschool room at our Guinea Lane Nursery. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, strong leadership skills, and an affinity for working with young children. You will lead a small team in delivering a high-quality, play-based curriculum that supports each child’s learning and development.

Vacancy 1:
Room Leader – Preschool Room (BA1 5NB
)

Requirements:

• Level 3 or above
• Experience in leading a small team within an early years setting
• Experience in planning and delivering a play-based curriculum
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Be able to work 36 hours across 4 days
• All year round
• Salary dependent on experience / qualifications

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of early years practitioners within the preschool room.
• Act as a key person for a group of children, ensuring their safety, emotional well-being, learning, and development.
• Build strong and professional relationships with parents/carers and other key individuals in each child’s life.

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioners to join our nursery team. You will work as part of a supportive team to deliver high-quality childcare and education through a play-based curriculum that promotes each child’s learning and development. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for early childhood education and a caring, professional approach.

Vacancy 2:
Early Years Practitioner - (BA1 5NB
or BA2 5HY
)

Requirements:

• Level 2 or above
• Experience working with children in an Early Years setting
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, proactive, and child-focused attitude
• Be able to work 36 hours across 4 days
• All year round
• Salary dependent on experience / qualifications

Key responsibilities:

• Support the planning and delivery of a play-based, child-centred curriculum.
• Act as a key person for a group of children, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development needs are met.
• Build warm, positive relationships with parents/carers and maintain effective communication.

Staff Benefits:

• A long weekend (Friday & Monday off) every 4–5 weeks / One rolling day off each week
• 22.5 days statutory annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rated for 36 hours/4-day week)
• An additional 4 company annual leave days per year
• 75% staff childcare discount
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for staff and immediate family members
• Nursery closure on all recognised bank holidays and for one week at Christmas