Toad Hall Nursery Recruitment
Nursery Room Leader
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Nursery Room Leader
Room Leader – Chessington Nursery
Salary: Up to £30,659 per annum
About the Role
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and caring Room Leader! This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire and lead a supportive team, helping create a joyful, nurturing environment where every child can thrive. You'll:
- Take pride in running your room day-to-day, sparking curiosity, encouraging creativity, and making learning fun.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Play a key role in shaping and maintaining our nursery’s warm, inclusive atmosphere.
Please note: Applications will not be considered if you do not possess a full and relevant qualification or experience within the childcare sector.
Responsibilities
As Room Leader, your responsibilities will include:
- Leading your room with passion, creating stimulating and engaging environments for children.
- Working collaboratively with teams to ensure consistency in the quality of care and education.
- Planning and delivering fun, enriching activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Maintaining accurate records of learning and development observations.
- Supporting safeguarding and ensuring safe, inclusive practice across the nursery.
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Benefits
Join Toad Hall Nursery Group and enjoy these fantastic benefits and opportunities:
- Company Bonus Scheme
- Employee of the Month scheme
- 50% staff discount on childcare places
- Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day
- Annual Christmas party for all Toad Hall Staff
- Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years’ service!
- Opportunity to purchase additional holiday
About Our Chessington Nursery
Our Chessington Nursery, located on Bridge Road, is a warm and welcoming environment:
- Just a short walk from Chessington North train station, bus stops, and local amenities.
- Bright, spacious rooms with free-flow access to our gardens, providing rich learning and exploration opportunities.
Who We Are
Toad Hall Nursery Group, established in 1993, now supports 440 employees across 14 nurseries, serving 1,100 children daily. Our nurturing group thrives on:
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- Celebrating diversity and teamwork.
- A shared culture of inclusivity and kindness.
- Safeguarding at the core—we follow strict safe recruitment procedures.
Valuing Equality and Diversity
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of:
- Race
- Religion
- Colour
- National origin
- Gender
- Sexual orientation
- Age
- Marital status
- Disability status
Essential Qualifications and Experience
To be considered, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Full and relevant qualification: NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent.
- Knowledge of the EYFS framework, demonstrating the ability to use it for planning activities.
- Understanding of planning, observation, and keeping records in early years care.
- Visceral enthusiasm for working with children, particularly their needs and holistic development.
- A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
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