Room Leader

St. George's Nursery Group has been delivering exceptional childcare and early years education across the East Midlands for over 30 years. Proudly recognised as one of the Top 20 Nursery Groups in 2024, we are passionate about creating nurturing environments where children, families, and staff can thrive. Many of our team have been with us for 15 years or more, reflecting the caring and positive working environment we are proud to offer.

• £500 Recommend-a-Friend and Welcome bonus
• Paid annual Wellbeing Day
• Free confidential wellbeing and counselling support
• Pension contribution scheme
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Childcare discounts
• Team socials, and staff appreciation events (Including our annual black-tie awards evening).
• Free parking on site

Our nursery offers a warm, welcoming and friendly environment where children are truly known as individuals. Our rooms provide smaller, more personal group environments, helping children feel settled, secure and supported while building their confidence, independence and character.

We also pride ourselves on being a supportive place to work. Our long-serving team benefits from ongoing support from directors and senior management, regular CPD and training, and opportunities to progress and develop within the company.

With free parking, great commuter links and a real focus on continually improving our nursery, it is a lovely setting to be part of.

This is the perfect first step into nursery leadership. As a Nursery Room Leader, you’ll support and guide your team, work closely with the Deputy and Nursery Manager, and help ensure the room runs smoothly each day. You’ll play an important part in maintaining high standards of care, education and safeguarding, while helping to create a positive environment where both children and staff can thrive.

If you’re a qualified childcare professional with a real passion for early years and you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

As Nursery Room Leader, you will:

• Liaise with and support parents, carers and other family members.
• Support all staff and promote a good staff team.
• Lead a small team in your room to provide an exceptional level of childcare.
• supported by the nursery management team.
• Maintain good practice in your room, ensuring that the EYFS is adhered to.
• Keeping records of children's progress, routines, and interests.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Hold a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
• You must have a good understanding of the EYFS and be capable of maintaining children's development records.
• We are committed to safeguarding children, and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.
• Childcare experience: 3 years+ (Required)
• Management experience: (Preferred but not essential)

If you’re looking for a rewarding role within a nursery group with a Supportive leadership team and inclusive workplace culture that truly values its people, we would love to hear from you.